Training
Phone (703) 955-0835 Fax (301) 576-5583
PO Box 180 Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039


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 200,000 successful CPO® certifications in
44 countries. The CPO® certification program is widely accepted by
health departments. The NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™Handbook,
2007 Edition, has been updated to include the most current information
available, including the addition of metric calculations.Instructors receive
comprehensive training and certification to teach the CPO® certification
program. These instructors represent every segment in the aquatic
industry including operators, health officials, service professionals,
builders, manufacturers, property managers, retailers, and
academicians. The training these instructors provide has helped protect
millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.
The CPO® certification program can be taken as a two-day class that
covers 14-16 hours of information from the NSPF® Pool & Spa
Operator™ Handbook (provided) and local codes taught by an NSPF®
Instructor. This dynamic setting offers direct interaction with an
instructor and fellow students. Pass the open book exam and earn
CPO® certification.
Please call for our current schedule of classes.