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11-30-2026 - Certified Pool Operator (CPO) - New Castle, DE

Training Provider: EGM Pool Management

Dates: MO Nov 30, TU Dec 01 from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: New Castle, DE

4.9   reviews average 109 reviews
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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 takes two consecutive days to complete and an open book test given at the conclusion.

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.


Topics Covered

  • CPO and State Bathing Codes
  • Water Chemistry
  • Filtration and Recirculation
  • Seasonal Pool Care
  • Pool Management
  • Energy Management
  • Pool Calculations
  • Water Testing and Adjustments
  • Maintenance and Operational Problems
  • Spas
  • Renovation and Modernization
  • Disease and Accident Prevention


Who Should Attend?

  • Facility Managers
  • Lifeguards
  • Hotel and Apartment Staff
  • Health Department Staff
  • Pool Technicians


Certification Exam:

The open-book exam will be conducted at the end of class and is included with your registration! Students must achieve a passing score of 75% or higher to earn the certification.


State & Local Requirements:

Participants should contact their state health department to confirm regulations related to pool operation management and certification requirements. 

States Requiring Pool Operator Certification:

  • Alaska
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Iowa
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Additionally, some local jurisdictions require certification:

  • Clark County, NV
  • Kansas City, MO
  • St. Charles County, MO
  • Cook County, IL
  • Alleghany County, PA
  • Baldwin County, AL
  • Johnson County, KS
  • Southern Nevada Health District
  • Manassas County, VA
  • Washoe County, NV
  • Los Angeles County, CA

COURSE LOGISTICS
CertificatesWithin 24 hours of the completed class, the test results will be compiled and sent overnight to the National Swimming Pool Foundation, (NSPF), located in CO. At that time the N.S.P.F. will process your test results in a timely fashion and mail out wallet
ParkingParking Available
FoodCoffee, Tea, and Water are provided. Student is responsible for his/her lunch.
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 - 109 109 student reviews)


Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userTrevis P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 24, 2026
He was great very understanding and I learned a lot very informative. Very cool dude. He was great very understanding and I learned a lot very informative. Very cool dude.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJake B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 13, 2026
Instructor was knowledgeable and information presented was understandable. Good class! Instructor was knowledgeable and information presented was understandable. Good class!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userDeShawn F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 13, 2026
I really enjoyed my training session. The instructor made it easy and fun to learn how to perform the tasks needed to operate... I really enjoyed my training session. The instructor made it easy and fun to learn how to perform the tasks needed to operate and maintain a pool or spa
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userStephen L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 8, 2026
As a first time attendee of this course and for only having past experience with having a residential above ground 12x30... As a first time attendee of this course and for only having past experience with having a residential above ground 12x30 above ground pool I was amazed and overwhelmed with the amount of information this course provided. Ed, the instructor, did it slowly enough for attendees to understand each concept and able able to take proper notes to capture each concept for studying purposes. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Ed’s knowledge is remarkable and he makes his presentation very interesting. I look forward to just taking a refresher course as i feel I will learn more. I did pass this course.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userEmily S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 8, 2026
The instructor does a wonderful job teaching this course. This is the second time I have taken this course with him and I... The instructor does a wonderful job teaching this course. This is the second time I have taken this course with him and I have been pleased both times. He provides you with so much knowledge and prepares you to be a CPO. Would highly recommend him as an instructor to anyone needing to take this course.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJeff J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 8, 2026
I just want to give a 5 star rating for our instructor, Edwin. I was a little intimidated by the course material, but he... I just want to give a 5 star rating for our instructor, Edwin. I was a little intimidated by the course material, but he explained it well and he kept the class interesting. I enjoyed my time at CPO class. Thank you, Ed.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review usernicole v.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 8, 2026
Eddie (EGM) made learning very fun and enjoyable. But also very effective! Eddie (EGM) made learning very fun and enjoyable. But also very effective!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJacob R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 17, 2025
Edwin was the coolest and best CPO instructor I ever could have asked for. Explained everything perfectly and in ways everyone... Edwin was the coolest and best CPO instructor I ever could have asked for. Explained everything perfectly and in ways everyone could understand.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userMichael G.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 20, 2025
Great course I would highly recommend! Great course I would highly recommend!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJorge F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 18, 2025
very great teaching and understanding from the instructor. very great teaching and understanding from the instructor.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userDaniel B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 11, 2025
Excellent course as this is my 2nd time. Unparalleled information and attention to detail when questions are presented. Excellent course as this is my 2nd time. Unparalleled information and attention to detail when questions are presented.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userKathy H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 21, 2024
Absolutely EXCELLENT! I can’t say enough great things about our instructor, Edwin. Professional, interesting, personable... Absolutely EXCELLENT! I can’t say enough great things about our instructor, Edwin. Professional, interesting, personable and knowledgeable in his field and beyond. I highly recommend his course and am very confident in putting to use what I’ve learned from Edwin.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userTai M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 2, 2024
Great instructor. If I had to obtain my CPO again I’d use Zack. Great instructor. If I had to obtain my CPO again I’d use Zack.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review usermario luis g.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 18, 2024
Great class and great teacher Great class and great teacher
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userKurt P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 4, 2024
Training was top notch. Ed is a great teacher who takes his time to ensure the students are learning the material. I have... Training was top notch. Ed is a great teacher who takes his time to ensure the students are learning the material. I have full confidence that this training will benefit me greatly
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userSam D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2024
its a great expirence instuctor mr Edwin was noble diciplin &very good instructor i hope in future if we need any information... its a great expirence instuctor mr Edwin was noble diciplin &very good instructor i hope in future if we need any information riguarding to the course i can get it thanks him for everything
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userRobert A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2024
Ed was awesome. Very professional, knowledgeable and easy to understand! I would recommend him to others! Ed was awesome. Very professional, knowledgeable and easy to understand! I would recommend him to others!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userDylan P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2024
Great instructor, the course was very well taught. He was very thorough and concise, but also kept the class interesting. Great instructor, the course was very well taught. He was very thorough and concise, but also kept the class interesting.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userDalton M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2024
Very interactive instructor and very engaging Course! was able to pass the test with what I learned easily! Very interactive instructor and very engaging Course! was able to pass the test with what I learned easily!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userTroy H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 25, 2024
I learned a great deal of knowledge and feel confident in what I can do now. Had a lot of fun, very interesting and the... I learned a great deal of knowledge and feel confident in what I can do now. Had a lot of fun, very interesting and the instructor made it fun.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userBryan G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 13, 2024
Awesome class! I learned so much about chemistry and the instructor was fantastic. Awesome class! I learned so much about chemistry and the instructor was fantastic.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userHenry P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 13, 2024
Exceptional instructor , fully supportive in making sure all students are as successful as possible. Top shelf industry... Exceptional instructor , fully supportive in making sure all students are as successful as possible. Top shelf industry professional!!!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userAndrew S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 13, 2024
The facilitator was excellent, he spent the time ensuring each student grasp the material and could readily apply this in... The facilitator was excellent, he spent the time ensuring each student grasp the material and could readily apply this in the real world. In my many years of training I would place him in the top 5.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userLinda C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 31, 2024
I found the course to be very informative and the instructor very knowledgeable and helpful. I found the course to be very informative and the instructor very knowledgeable and helpful.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userNathaniel S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 31, 2024
I learned so much and will be better prepared for our 2024 pool season! I learned so much and will be better prepared for our 2024 pool season!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userFrankie V.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 31, 2024
This class was very educational and informative! This class was very educational and informative!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userSara H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 31, 2024
Edwin Meier was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable and made the two-day s of learning fly by. Mr. Meier answered... Edwin Meier was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable and made the two-day s of learning fly by. Mr. Meier answered questions and helped you learn the material very easily; so taking the test on the final day was a breeze.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userdaniel t.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 31, 2024
Very good course and an even better instructor. Very knowledgeable and was able to explain everything required for a CPO,... Very good course and an even better instructor. Very knowledgeable and was able to explain everything required for a CPO, even for someone with ZERO knowledge in operating a pool.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userAbigail K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 31, 2024
The class was fantastic and fun. The test wasn’t that hard to but note taking did come in handy a lot. The class was fantastic and fun. The test wasn’t that hard to but note taking did come in handy a lot.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userWilliam R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 22, 2024
The instructor was very helpful, knowledgeable and patient . We will continue our training with them. The instructor was very helpful, knowledgeable and patient . We will continue our training with them.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userDarrin K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 22, 2024
Ed was extremely great instructor. Was very patient. Made sure everyone was comfortable with the material that was given... Ed was extremely great instructor. Was very patient. Made sure everyone was comfortable with the material that was given before moving on.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userAndre R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 11, 2023
Professor Edwin should be rated Professor of Excellence for his expertise. Professor Edwin should be rated Professor of Excellence for his expertise.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJames M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 11, 2023
Ed did a great job of preparing me for the test. The math exercises made all the difference when taking the test. Saturday... Ed did a great job of preparing me for the test. The math exercises made all the difference when taking the test. Saturday did not seem like a long day when going over a lot of material. Positive experience.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userRobert R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 15, 2023
i was very pleased with the way the course was taught , the teacher made the class feel comfortable and encouraged us throughout... i was very pleased with the way the course was taught , the teacher made the class feel comfortable and encouraged us throughout the day.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userAndrea D.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 4, 2023
My instructor Edwin was very informative and thorough. This is my 4th recert, and I extremely comfortable and confident... My instructor Edwin was very informative and thorough. This is my 4th recert, and I extremely comfortable and confident going into the test.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userScott M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 4, 2023
This was a challenge for me going into it. But Edward made taking this class a lot less stressful for me. We talked everything... This was a challenge for me going into it. But Edward made taking this class a lot less stressful for me. We talked everything out when we had a question. He made talking this class much less stressful for me. Edward was very great. I would definitely take it again in 5 years. Thank you again Edward.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJohn P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 13, 2023
very easily absorbable info given by the instructor who was very knowledgeable very easily absorbable info given by the instructor who was very knowledgeable
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJonathan F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 13, 2023
The class was wonderful! The instructor moved quickly while highlighting the most important information. Would definitely... The class was wonderful! The instructor moved quickly while highlighting the most important information. Would definitely recommend.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userRon L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 7, 2023
The course was amazing, everyone worked together, the instructor was the BEST The course was amazing, everyone worked together, the instructor was the BEST
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userRicky L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 7, 2023
My instructor was great. My first time getting certified learned so much. He was very detailed and pointed me in the right... My instructor was great. My first time getting certified learned so much. He was very detailed and pointed me in the right direction. Also made me feel comfortable and confident about was i was going to do outside of class. Would love to learn more from him in the future. Thanks for taking time to work with me.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userdennis k.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 29, 2023
Ed was great! Ed was great!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userRoberto O.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 22, 2023
Great Instructor! Thank you! Great Instructor! Thank you!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJonatan R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 22, 2023
The course was very helpful to me, the teacher explains it very well. If you go to his classes, I think that no one will... The course was very helpful to me, the teacher explains it very well. If you go to his classes, I think that no one will leave without learning.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userDavid D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 16, 2023
Did a great job! Really helped me better understand the book and the math. Did a great job! Really helped me better understand the book and the math.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userBrian W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 21, 2022
Edwin (Eddie) was a very good teacher and his passion for everything pertaining to the operation of a pool was evident.... Edwin (Eddie) was a very good teacher and his passion for everything pertaining to the operation of a pool was evident. His class was informative as well as enjoyable.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userCarlos F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 21, 2022
Extremely knowledgeable, with a wonderful upbeat attitude. Took time with each and everyone in class to make sure we had... Extremely knowledgeable, with a wonderful upbeat attitude. Took time with each and everyone in class to make sure we had a full and clear understanding of the material.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userErnesto B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 21, 2022
Edwin was very helpful and willing to guide you in every step of the curse, capable to explain to you every step of the curse... Edwin was very helpful and willing to guide you in every step of the curse, capable to explain to you every step of the curse in an easy and fun way, I went to class with a very little Knowlogy about pools, and I can tell now that I'm feeling very well prepared to face my job with a big confidence, Thanks Edwin.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userRobert B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 21, 2022
Outstanding teacher Ed kept us focused and made it fun great person to have on your team . Outstanding teacher Ed kept us focused and made it fun great person to have on your team .
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review usernestor m.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 21, 2022
It was a pleasure taking his class, the way he teaches really helps you understand the material, he is patient, professional... It was a pleasure taking his class, the way he teaches really helps you understand the material, he is patient, professional and very knowledgeable
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userYamil C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 14, 2022
Best instructor I ever had and he was very thorough with the training. He was very helpful from day one. Best instructor I ever had and he was very thorough with the training. He was very helpful from day one.
LOCATION, DATE & TIME

365 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720

MO Nov 30, TU Dec 01 from 8:00am to 5:00pm

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROVIDER
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EGM Pool Management is an industry leader in proper pool management and the teaching of the Certified Pool Operator course. EGM Pool Management is certified to teach the CPO course in all 50 United States Of America, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF).

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