Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO®)
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
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.
Duration
Classroom Course: This is a 16-hour, two-day program taught by a certified instructor. Blended Format: This hybrid option allows you to take the online CPO Fusion course and a one-day, in-person class of instruction (which can also be taken as a stand-alone refresher course). Total of 16 hours.
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Prevent pool-related hazards including drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, electrocution, and chemical exposure in aquatic facility operations
- Apply regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance in pool and spa management contexts
- Maintain proper disinfection and water balance to ensure safe pool and spa conditions
- Perform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping to support effective pool operations
- Manage chemical feed systems to maintain consistent and safe water treatment
- Utilize automation and technology to monitor and control pool and spa operations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Prerequisites: - No industry experience required! - Successful completion of the Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) course - Pass the CPO exam Why Choose CPO? CPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations. - Available both in-person and virtually (where approved) - Follows latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC), and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) - Content from actual scientists from the aquatics industry - Covers both commercial and residential pools - IACET, Florida CILB, California Department of Public Health, and Environmental Health Association approved - Valid for 5 years - First step on the PHTA Certified Pool Service Professional Pathway - Digital CPO Badge verifies you are certified - One-on-one support from your instructor - Available PHTA Customer Service support Course Options The CPO course is taught by certified instructors and will cover information from the Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook and local codes. Course completion can occur through the following: - Classroom Course: This is a 16-hour, two-day program taught by a certified instructor. - Blended Format: This hybrid option allows you to take the online CPO Fusion course and a one-day, in-person class of instruction (which can also be taken as a stand-alone refresher course). Total of 16 hours.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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