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What is a CPO certification?

The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly NSPF® and APSP) Certified Pool Operator ® (CPO ® Certification) course provides a wealth of information to anyone involved in pools. On behalf of Pool Operation Management, you will receive essential training along with other valuable information and resources.

How many chapters are there in the CPO?

CPO® Primer Option – You can take the training online is the comfort of your own home! The online course covers all 18 chapters in the Pool/Spa Operator® Handbook. There are 8 online lessons associated with the CPO® Certification course.

How many hours does a CPO class take?

The CPO® certification program requires participation in either a two-day class (14-16 hours) taught by a certified instructor or the blended format that combines the online Pool Operator Primer™ and one day of the Pool Operator Fusion™ class of instruction

What is a CPO in a pool?

A CPO or Certified Pool Operator is capable of servicing a pool or spa. They have taken the required courses that will have prepared a pool service professional on the basic knowledge, skills, and techniques in pool, spa, and hot tub operations. A CPO (Certified Pool Operator) has a working knowledge of water chemistry, testing techniques, ...

Our Course Offerings

State regulations, swimming pool calculations, filter types and filter selection, circulation systems and pumps, water chemistry and balancing, water testing, spas and warm water pools and aquatic facility management and safety.

Happy Customers

"This course was great to take because it was at my own pace. I'd taken this once before in a 2-day class but was not successful. This by far was less stressful and more flexible."

Courses for Pool Operators

We are a Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) Approved Training Provider.

Pool Plant Operator Certificate

This is a PWTAG Approved Pool Plant Operator course and covers everything you need to effectively maintain a swimming pool.

Pool Plant Foundation Certificate

This is a one-day course providing all the basics of water management and water safety.

Spa Pool Operator

You can revalidate your Pool Plant Operator Certificate with our online i-learn. By taking this 3-year update you will be recognised by employers and the industry for keeping your technical knowledge of pool plant and water treatment up to date.

Which Pool Plant course is right for you?

We offer a series of pool plant courses that focus on the safe maintenance of swimming pools, spas and leisure water features; but which one is right for you? The big difference is whether you need to test the water or if you are responsible for the overall running of the plant room including maintaining and restoring water to ideal conditions Our 1-day Pool Plant Foundation Certificate provides you with the skills and knowledge to test.

Applications open for our Pool Plant Tutor Training Programme

Our tutors form an integral part of our pool plant programme and allow us to deliver engaging and motivating courses, filled with plenty of technical knowledge. This ensures our customers receive a quality experience and are equipped to continue their learning at work through site-specific training and development.

Institute of Swimming becomes a PWTAG Approved Training Organisation

The Institute of Swimming has become a PWTAG (Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group) Approved Training Organisation for their Swimming Pool Technical Operator training. PWTAG is an independent, membership organisation working on raising standards in the quality and treatment of swimming pool water.