Certified Pool Operator (CPO) 2026

A CPO® Certification provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills to manage pool and spa operations. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities. The PHTA® Certified Pool/Spa Operator® (CPO®) Certification program, the world's leading verifiable pool and spa training credential, is available as a blended (online and in-person) training program. 

The course fee includes all books, handouts, worksheets, materials, the CPO exam, and a 5-year CPO certification for those who pass. Premier Pool Management also offers all students free phone consulting for issues related to the CPO course anytime they find themselves in a bind at their own pool.

TOPICS COVERED

Pool & Spa Management, Regulations & Guidelines, Essential Calculations, Pool Water Contamination & Disinfection, Water Balance, Pool & Spa Water Problems, Chemical Testing & Chemical Feed & Control, Water Circulation & Filtration, Heating & Air Circulation, Spa & Therapy Operations, Facility Safety & Record Keeping, Troubleshooting, and Facility Renovation & Design