Pool Operator Certification Classes

A 2-day traditional in-person classroom CPO course.

Available Dates:

• Nov 20-21
• Feb 26-27
• Mar 5-6
• Apr 9-10
• Apr 23-24

Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana @ Offices of Spear, a Landmark Aquatic company
12966 N County Road 50 W
Roachdale, IN 46172

Register:
For questions or registration, contact Spear at (800) 642-6640 or email Jennifer VanDeVanter at jvandevanter@spearcorp.com.

The course is $375.00 per person and includes Instructional material, PHTA certification fee, course expenses and 1 CPO handbook (plus tax, if applicable). Registration time 8:00-8:30, first day of class 8:30 – 5:00 pm, second day of class 8:30 – 4:00 pm. These times are approximate.

CPO® certification courses are designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. The Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification program has delivered more training than any other program in the pool and spa industry since 1972, resulting in more than 342,623 successful CPO® certifications in 86 countries. Many state and local health departments accept the CPO® certification program. Instructors receive comprehensive training and certification to teach the CPO® certification program. These instructors represent every segment in the aquatics industry including operators, health officials, service professionals, builders, manufacturers, property managers, retailers, and academicians. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.

Get more information on the Spear Website. Spear is a Landmark Aquatic company.

For questions or registration, contact Spear, a Landmark Aquatic company, at (800) 642-6640 or email Jennifer VanDeVanter at jvandevanter@spearcorp.com.

Available Dates:
Important Note: The dates below are the days that Part II (the half-day virtual class) and Part III (the half-day exam) will be held. Part 1 (the self-paced studying ending in a Record of Completion) MUST be completed before your chosen date below.

• January 30 2025
• February 27, 2025
• March 20, 2025
• April 17, 2025
• May 8, 2025
• June 19, 2025

Click one of the links above to register online or contact Alicia at 314-926-1149 or acasserly@landmarkaquatic.com to register over the phone/email.

Pool Operator Primer™ + Pool Operator Fusion™

• Join over 390,000 professionals in 93 countries by registering today.
• Online pre-work + 1-day (3.5 hours) of virtual instructor-led training + CPO exam (3 hours) + CPO Certificate (digital and hard copy)
• This class is 100% VIRTUAL (96% pass rate!)
• Cost is $395.00 per person
• Includes the Official CPO Handbook (Priority Shipping Included)
• You now receive your CPO card the SAME DAY you pass the exam!

What to Have on Hand While Taking the Course

• Pencils/pens
• Notepad
• Calculator
• Government issued photo ID
• Certified Pool Operator Handbook
• Pool Operator Primer™ Record of Completion

Technical Requirements

• A desktop or laptop computer with a camera is preferred.
• You may also use an iPad for the exam with a mobile device enabled with Zoom to proctor the exam.
• You may NOT use a mobile device to complete the Online Pre-Work or the Exam. A mobile device can be used for Zoom purposes only.
• High speed internet connection
• Speaker(s) and a microphone or mobile device
• Direct access to an email account

Part I: Pool Operator Primer™

This Online Training Program is the first step to earning CPO® Certification. The online curriculum follows the 18 chapters in the PHTA® Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook, which is provided.

The online self-study course MUST be completed BEFORE attending either the Part II Zoom class or the Exam.

The Online Training Program cannot be completed on a mobile device. You must use a computer or an iPad.

Instructions for accessing the Online Training program, Pool Operator Primer, will be emailed to you within 48 hours of registration. The log in instructions are also sent directly from the PHTA. If you cannot locate the email with the instructions, please reach out to acasserly@westportpools.com ASAP. You can start the Primer course at any time, just be sure to leave yourself enough time to have it completed THE DAY BEFORE YOUR VIRTUAL COURSE DATE.

The Online Training Program consists of an online instructor teaching and quizzes. It is estimated to take 6-8 hours, however, it is self-paced and could take you more or less time to complete it. You do not have to complete the online training in one sitting. You can stop and pick up where you left off at another time. Use the CPO Handbook as a guide for this online Pre-Work, it is a reference, no need to read it cover to cover.

Once you have completed your Online Training program, you will receive a Record of Completion. You must send your Record of Completion (a screen shot is acceptable) to acasserly@landmarkaquatic.com or text it to 314-926-1149.

Part II: Pool Operator Fusion™- Zoom

This virtual class is offered by our certified PHTA® Instructor, Ryan Casserly. This virtual class via Zoom provides a live overview of local health codes and a review of calculations including pool and spa water problems, disinfection, water balance, water circulation, pool and spa filtration and chemical testing from 8:30am to 11am.

** You will be sent the Zoom link one day prior to the virtual class.

Part III: The CPO Exam

After the virtual instruction portion in the morning, you will participate in the Online Certification Exam. The exam is open book and open note and covers the basics of the course and is representative of the information in the Pool/Spa Operators Handbook. Your best resource will be the glossary and index of your CPO handbook when answering questions. You must answer 37 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam. You have 3 hours to complete the exam. You must remain visible to the instructor on camera the entire time you are taking the exam.

If you do not receive a passing score on the CPO exam, we have alternative methods in getting you certified. Our goal is for you to understand the CPO information and will work with you towards achieving that. Our pass rate for the online exam is 96%.

CPO Certificate

After successful completion of the course and exam, you will receive a certificate by email, generally the same day you pass the exam. This includes your CPO Registration number, which is permanently recorded by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance. You must re-certify every 5 years.