Commercial aquatics training since 2002
Pool operator training for real facilities.
Enrol for internationally recognised Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Certified Pool Operator (CPO®) certification through Aquatics Information.
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance CPO® certification
Certified Pool Operator education
Internationally recognised certification, delivered in the classroom.
The two-day class covers information from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook, local standards and codes, with direct interaction between the instructor and students.
- Open-book multiple-choice exam at the end of the course
- Minimum score of 75% required to earn CPO® certification
- Designed for operators, inspectors and maintainers of public pools
Course coverage
The knowledge behind a well-run pool.
Course topics include management, regulations, essential calculations, contamination, disinfection, water balance, circulation, filtration, safety and maintenance systems.
Water chemistry
Disinfection, water balance, chemical testing, feed and control.
Circulation
Pool and spa circulation, filtration, heating and air circulation.
Operations
Pool and spa management, maintenance systems and troubleshooting.
Facility safety
Regulations, guidelines, contamination, facility safety and design.
The certification path
Learn. Complete the exam. Earn your CPO®.
The classroom environment provides direct access to a certified Pool & Hot Tub Alliance instructor and fellow students.
Attend the class
Complete the two-day classroom course covering 14–16 hours of information.
Complete the exam
Sit the open-book, 60-question multiple-choice exam on the second afternoon.
Earn certification
Achieve at least 75% to earn CPO® certification, valid for five years.
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