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Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

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Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Courses

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.

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4.9   reviews average 179 reviews
  • Nationally-recognized Pool Operator Certification (CPO) training
  • Certified  instructors with real-world experience
  • Course manual
  • CPO Certification Exam
Date(s)LocationCost 
PA - Philadelphia
DE - New Castle
DE - Dover
DE - Georgetown
FL - Naples
Webinar
TX - Midland
NJ - Lakewood
PA - Philadelphia
DE - New Castle
DE - Dover
DE - Georgetown
TX - Austin
Webinar
FL - Naples
TX - Lake Jackson
TX - Lake Jackson
NJ - Lakewood
PA - Philadelphia
DE - New Castle
DE - Dover
DE - Georgetown
TX - Hallettsville
Webinar
FL - Naples
NJ - Lakewood
PA - Philadelphia
DE - New Castle
DE - Dover
DE - Georgetown
FL - Naples
NJ - Lakewood
PA - Philadelphia
DE - New Castle
NJ - Lakewood
FL - Naples
DE - Dover
DE - Georgetown
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Certified Pool Operator (CPO) This course teaches individuals the basic knowledge and skills needed for pool and spa operations.
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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 - 179 179 student reviews)


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 userMoses L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 21, 2025
David was a fantastic teacher! David was a fantastic teacher!
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userWes P.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 11, 2025
One of the best instructors I've ever taken a class with. One of the best instructors I've ever taken a class with.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userJohnny R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 11, 2025
Very good. I learn alot in two days Very good. I learn alot in two days
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userMathew A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 11, 2025
Our instructor was very friendly and informative. David kept the class light and entertaining. You could tell he knew the... Our instructor was very friendly and informative. David kept the class light and entertaining. You could tell he knew the information like the back of his hand but shared it in ways that were easy for beginners to understand. The communication he shared leading up to the class far above and beyond anything I have experienced and was so appreciative. The amount of his time that he puts into, and after the class is so generous. With David's instruction, not only did I pass the CPO test with flying colors, I now have a contact in the industry that I know I can call for support. I just wish I could have attended the course in person!
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 userZack B.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 26, 2024
Great classroom instruction that covers a lot of material. Great classroom instruction that covers a lot of material.
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 userBogdan T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 8, 2024
David is an amazing person. Thank you for such as professional course that we had. I've had a lot of questions about and... David is an amazing person. Thank you for such as professional course that we had. I've had a lot of questions about and received all answers.
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 userRich S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 27, 2024
Instructor was very knowledgeable about the material. He made the learning fun. It was very easy to navigate the webinar.... Instructor was very knowledgeable about the material. He made the learning fun. It was very easy to navigate the webinar. I highly recommend Zack Academy as well as Turnage & Associates
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 userGary S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 24, 2023
Outstanding course, David is a great instructor, lots of good information. Class was very interesting, and thanks to PBAA... Outstanding course, David is a great instructor, lots of good information. Class was very interesting, and thanks to PBAA for hosting the event
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userTaylor E.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 13, 2023
David was awesome. You could tell he has been doing this awhile. There was a lot of information and I feel he was able to... David was awesome. You could tell he has been doing this awhile. There was a lot of information and I feel he was able to keep me engaged and alert. Guy is funny as hell too lol
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 userGary T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 13, 2023
David was a great instructor. very easy to understand made the class fun. He made sure every one understood what was needed... David was a great instructor. very easy to understand made the class fun. He made sure every one understood what was needed and how to do things. If we got it quick he would move on if we needed a little more help he slowed down.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userVincent D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 13, 2023
Great in all ways Great in all ways
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
review userStephen B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 13, 2023
Outstanding instructor! He made it easy to understand. TY! Outstanding instructor! He made it easy to understand. TY!
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 userRobert G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 2, 2023
David is by far the best CPO webinar course instructor out there 100%! His webinar is interesting informative and fun! Yes... David is by far the best CPO webinar course instructor out there 100%! His webinar is interesting informative and fun! Yes fun! The best webinar I have ever taken . His many years of experience and expertise shine through. If you need your CPO fast like I did David is the go to guy .period. Thanks again David .
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.
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