Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS)

Designed for those new to the pool industry or working a pool maintenance route, the Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS) course takes you through the PHTA Service Tech Manual and provides knowledge of industry standards for safety, pool circulation and filtration, pool maintenance, and water quality, as well as an introduction to electrical systems, pool structures and finishes, heaters and controls, and customer service.

Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO®)

The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open. Over 700,000 students have been trained since 1973. For over 50 years, CPO certification has provided individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations.