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This Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course teaches individuals the basic knowledge and skills needed for pool and spa operations. A number of states currently require CPO certification for all pool operators, and many more are considering adding the requirement. Even in states where the requirement does not exist, CPO certification enables the pool operator to manage pools more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The course typically takes two consecutive days to complete, and a certification test administered at the conclusion of the course.

This course will cover public bathing codes, water chemistry, filtration and circulation, seasonal pool care, pool management strategies and requirements, energy management, calculations and testing pool water and making adjustments, maintenance and operational problems, renovating and modernization of pool facilities, and disease and accident prevention.

Upon successful completion of this comprehensive course and exam, the participant will be CPO certified in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for a period of five years.

4.9

94 reviews

Nationally-recognized Pool Operator Certification (CPO) training
Certified instructors with real-world experience
Course manual
CPO Certification Exam

Date(s)	Location	Time	Cost	Status
Friday, October 9, 2020 Saturday, October 10, 2020 FR Oct 09 SA Oct 10	DE - Georgetown	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, October 17, 2020 Sunday, October 18, 2020 SA Oct 17 SU Oct 18	FL - Naples	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Thursday, October 22, 2020 Friday, October 23, 2020 TH Oct 22 FR Oct 23	DE - Dover	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, October 24, 2020 Sunday, October 25, 2020 SA Oct 24 SU Oct 25	DE - New Castle	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Monday, October 26, 2020 Tuesday, October 27, 2020 MO Oct 26 TU Oct 27	PA - Philadelphia	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Thursday, October 29, 2020 WE Oct 28 TH Oct 29	NJ - Tinton Falls	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, November 7, 2020 Sunday, November 8, 2020 SA Nov 07 SU Nov 08	FL - Naples	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Monday, November 9, 2020 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 MO Nov 09 TU Nov 10	FL - Davie	9:00am - 5:30pm	$300.00 $300	Open	View Details View
Thursday, November 12, 2020 Friday, November 13, 2020 TH Nov 12 FR Nov 13	DE - Dover	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, November 14, 2020 Sunday, November 15, 2020 SA Nov 14 SU Nov 15	DE - New Castle	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Monday, November 16, 2020 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 MO Nov 16 TU Nov 17	PA - Philadelphia	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, November 21, 2020 Sunday, November 22, 2020 SA Nov 21 SU Nov 22	NJ - Tinton Falls	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 TU Dec 01 WE Dec 02	DE - Georgetown	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Thursday, December 3, 2020 Friday, December 4, 2020 TH Dec 03 FR Dec 04	DE - Dover	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Sunday, December 6, 2020 SA Dec 05 SU Dec 06	DE - New Castle	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Monday, December 7, 2020 Tuesday, December 8, 2020 MO Dec 07 TU Dec 08	PA - Philadelphia	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Thursday, December 10, 2020 WE Dec 09 TH Dec 10	NJ - Tinton Falls	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Sunday, December 13, 2020 SA Dec 12 SU Dec 13	FL - Naples	8:00am - 5:00pm	$375.00 $375	Open	View Details View

This course teaches individuals the basic knowledge and skills needed for pool and spa operations.

100% Verified Reviews
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.

Average rating: Average Rating stars out of 5 stars

( 4.9 out of 5 stars - 94 student reviews)

Eugene D.

attended on September 16, 2020 2020-09-16

Ed made it very easy to retain the information he was teaching us-he kept the class engaged.

MARK C.

attended on June 24, 2020 2020-06-24

Knowledgable and is able to convey it to us. I walked away with confidence in being able to fulfill my obligations as a CPO

Emily R.

attended on April 25, 2020 2020-04-25

David is a awesome teacher and was so helpful. Definitely would recommend to others.

Redzer L.

attended on April 8, 2020 2020-04-08

I'm so excited about the experience of the course and how fast I was able to accomplish the goal I had set just to pass this online class. It was a great experience and the videos were very helpful. So, thank you for the experience. I can't wait to receive my certificate

Norman W.

attended on March 19, 2020 2020-03-19

The trainer has the rare perspective of an experienced expert witness in court cases involving public pools and hot tubs. Combine that knowledge with the abilities required to safely operate and maintain public pools as a CPO, sprinkle in some levity and marinate with genuine enthusiasm and you not only learn the material, you want to use what you learn. I have taken several courses over the last three decades and none of my previous instructors could make the hours seem like minutes like he can.

Daniel C.

attended on March 9, 2020 2020-03-09

The instructor filled all expectations, showed a lot of experience and professionalism.

Miguel Angel (Mike) R.

attended on March 7, 2020 2020-03-07

Mr. Turnage was very knowledgeable and he made the two day course very interesting and fun. Thank you Mr. Turnage ,I learned a lot from your course.

Lew M.

attended on March 7, 2020 2020-03-07

The class was great and really enjoyed David’s way of teaching!

Jordan C.

attended on February 25, 2020 2020-02-25

The class was one of the best and most informative courses I’ve had the privilege of taking. The instructor was very thorough and very good at making sure everything was clear and understandable and also made sure everyone understood the material before going onto a different subject. Edwin will always be my first recommendation for anyone wanting to learn about this course, thank you for the experience!

Joshua W.

attended on February 5, 2020 2020-02-05

The course was very informative and provided me with the information I needed.

Gregory B.

attended on January 22, 2020 2020-01-22

The course and instructor were well presented and very professional.

Selena R.

attended on January 22, 2020 2020-01-22

The trainer kept me completely focused on this course with his enthusiastic personality. The class is very educational and excellently taught. His way of explaining things sticks! Great class!!!

Dean D.

attended on November 18, 2019 2019-11-18

The trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about his role as our instructor. His willingness to be available before and after class was very helpful for one on one time if needed. I took the opportunity to meet with him at 6:30 AM the morning of our exam to go over a few things. Sometimes it’s hard to give up your weekend to take a mandatory exam, however he made the experience enjoyable which was much appreciated.

Jeffrey G.

attended on November 15, 2019 2019-11-15

Great class! Awesome instructor who explains everything in detail and helps those that were struggling.

Timothy S.

attended on October 28, 2019 2019-10-28

The trainer did a great job teaching the basics of pool operation. I feel smarter and more prepared to operate a pool than ever before!

Eric B.

attended on September 28, 2019 2019-09-28

Easy to understand. Very informative. Enjoyed the class!

David L.

attended on September 28, 2019 2019-09-28

Learned a lot and overall, pleased to have attended.

joseph g.

attended on September 25, 2019 2019-09-25

One of the best teacher l ever had!

Joseph S.

attended on September 25, 2019 2019-09-25

Excellent!

Tom M.

attended on September 25, 2019 2019-09-25

Excellent!

Gary L.

attended on August 16, 2019 2019-08-16

Instructor was good. Very informative and well prepared. 

Meihua C.

attended on August 14, 2019 2019-08-14

Highly recommend.

Tyler S.

attended on July 27, 2019 2019-07-27

A great instructor. He kept the class fun and did a great job with explaining everything.

Tyler P.

attended on July 27, 2019 2019-07-27

Overall, a great course.

Hilario C.

attended on July 27, 2019 2019-07-27

It’s a good course. All material is very clear for students. Instructor does a great job.

Gilberto P.

attended on June 26, 2019 2019-06-26

Very informative and professional setting. Gained a good amount of knowledge about pools with having very little pool experience.

David D.

attended on June 20, 2019 2019-06-20

The class was very helpful.

James A.

attended on June 20, 2019 2019-06-20

I learned things I didn’t know about the pool.

Abigail M.

attended on June 20, 2019 2019-06-20

Material was presented well. Knowledgeable instructor.

Sam v.

attended on June 10, 2019 2019-06-10

All information was presented in a straightforward manner that was easy to understand. Important information was reinforced and emphasized and problems were laid out with suggested workarounds. I appreciated the structure of the course. I was able to easily understand the material and as a result I aced the test!

Edward V.

attended on June 8, 2019 2019-06-08

The trainer was great! He made everything easy to understand and relatable. I'm ready now to take what I've learned and apply it in the field. I'm looking forward to the many classes I plan on enrolling in.

Floyd M.

attended on May 20, 2019 2019-05-20

A great instructor. I highly recommend this class to anyone involved in or around the pool industry. The pace was great and he made the material fun and interesting. Thanks!

Jessie A.

attended on April 29, 2019 2019-04-29

The trainer gave a lot of information pertaining to the safety of patrons at the pool as well as knowledge pertaining to the chemicals. He clearly knows the subject matter and was very eager to help his students. He offered multiple times that we can contact him when questions arise during our pool start-ups. He does a nice job with the delivery of the course.

Eduardo B.

attended on April 20, 2019 2019-04-20

Great!

Johnnie Lee S.

attended on April 13, 2019 2019-04-13

It was a wonderful course. 

Anthony M.

attended on March 18, 2019 2019-03-18

I was very pleased with the instructor and the wealth of information I have learned. Thank you!

Charles T.

attended on March 1, 2019 2019-03-01

I’ve been to a lot of classes and courses. It is evident that my instructor cares about the students, loves what he does, and is extremely knowledgeable in pools. I first took my CPO 5 years ago. I learned more in two days with this instructor than the previous CPO courses I took in the last five years combined.

Scott R.

attended on December 19, 2018 2018-12-19

The course was fantastic. The instructor did an excellent job of teaching the materials along with bringing in "real-life" examples of things out in the field today. Would recommend this course to anyone that works in the Pool Industry (Parks and Recreation, Summer Camps, Municipals, Etc.).

Kevin C.

attended on December 10, 2018 2018-12-10

Class was very informative. The instructor kept the class engaged. Would definitely recommend this class.

Ryan L S.

attended on November 14, 2018 2018-11-14

A supremely qualified and competent instructor. His years of experience in the industry, as well as in teaching CPO courses, give him both practical experience and an exhaustive knowledge of the subject matter. His willingness to impart what he knows and to seek the success of his students is readily apparent. I highly recommend him as an instructor and will refer my own acquaintances to him for training in this field. 

joe a.

attended on November 12, 2018 2018-11-12

Class was excellent and very informative.

Peter L.

attended on November 11, 2018 2018-11-11

Unbelievable class. It well organized and probably the best instructor I have ever seen!

Taylor C.

attended on November 11, 2018 2018-11-11

Good!

Jon T.

attended on November 11, 2018 2018-11-11

The instructor's years of experience helped make the material very easy to digest and understand. He did a great job reviewing the materials and making sure we were prepared not only for the test but to put the information into practice.

Alejandro G.

attended on November 5, 2018 2018-11-05

The instructor demonstrated a lot of knowledge and experience. He kept me awake and active following instructions. This training was the best I've ever had. Thank you!

Luis M.