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California Certified Pool Operator (CPO®) Certification

Need to Register For A California CPO Certification?

Are you needing to finally get your Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification? Whether you're new to swimming pool and hot tub maintenance and operation, or you're a seasoned pro, Pool Training Academy offers an award-winning CPO certification course that is specifically designed with California pool operators in mind.

Our California-Specific Certified Pool Operator (CPO®) course has been thoughtfully designed to fit your needs. We also understand that in-person CPO classes are few and far between, so it can be expensive to need to drive a few hours to a different city just to take a 2-day class. Which is why we've created a fully online CPO Certification course with your needs in mind!

Our Course Is 3 Easy Steps:

  1. Choose Your Exam Date
  2. Watch The PHTA® Video Module Series At Your Own Pace
  3. Attend our one-day Zoom Review course & then take the exam

Our California Classes Offer

  • Lowest Rates Available | Only $350 For Everything (Standard Tuition = $399)
  • Helpful Tutorials That Help You Better Understand The PHTA® Online Course
  • Award-Winning Trainers Ready To Answer Your Toughest Questions
  • Access To Online Videos That Can Be Completed At Your Own Pace
  • Access To The Online E-Book Handbook Plus A Physical Copy For You To Keep
  • The Highest Passing Rates In The US
  • Learn From Real Operators With Decades of Real Experience

What Is a Certified Pool Operator and Do I Need The CPO Certification?

CPO Certification training that will give you the knowledge you need to safely operate your aquatic facility. The course covers everything you need to know about swimming pool safety, pool maintenance, pool and spa management, equipment maintenance, chemical testing, spa and swimming pool calculations, and so much more.

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Are California Pool Operators Required to Get CPO Certification?

The state of California does not necessarily require all aquatic facilities have a CPO certified operator onsite or a CPO certified pool operator who oversees the management of the facility, but it may be required by your company's insurance provider or even your company's corporate policy. Regardless if it is required or not, The PHTA (Pool and Hot Tub Alliance) highly recommends that all pool operators become a Certified Pool/Spa Operator if you're looking to lower your risk and liability potential. Simply put, CPO Certification is a small price to pay to help avoid potentially huge liability costs.

All of the following types of facilities should have a Certified Pool/Spa Operator On Site:

  • Hotels and Motels
  • Schools and Universities
  • City Pools
  • Recreation Centers
  • HOAs and Community Pools
  • Any Public/Commercial Facility With A Swimming Pool On site

The PHTA® CPO certification program covers in detail:

  • Water Chemistry
  • State and Local Regulation
  • Anti-Entrapment Laws
  • Daily Operation Requirements
  • Health and Safety Procedures and Regulations
  • Equipment Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Filtration Systems
  • General Safety Protocols
  • Industry Standards
  • And Much, Much More!

Can I Get My CPO Certification Online?

The good news is the state of California allows you as a pool operator to take an online course to receive your CPO Certification! The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has created a fully-approved self-paced online certification program that delivers the same comprehensive training that is covered in an in-person class.

Many worry that taking an online CPO training may cause them to miss out on crucial interactions with an instructor, but with a class that is done through virtual delivery, you still get to interact with a CPO Certified Instructor where you can ask them questions, and go even deeper in your education than you ever thought possible!

By choosing Pool Training Academy for your online pool operator certification, you also unlock access to some amazing training resources including exclusive math resources, practice tests, and helpful field guides. Best of all, by choosing the online CPO Certification route, you'll get your certificate the same day upon completion of the CPO exam!

Essentially, all it takes to get your CPO Certification with our online course is a computer, and internet connection, and a desire to learn!

Why should I take the CPO Certification Course with Pool Training Academy?

Frankly, there are a number of groups and instructors offering CPO courses in California, so why should you choose Pool Training Academy over all the others?

The answer is simple: Pool Training Academy isn't like any CPO certification class around. First and foremost, Swimming Pool and Spa instruction is ALL we do.

"At Pool Training Academy, your education is our sole mission."
What sets us apart from other instructors? We Sell No Pool or Spa Products!

There are CPO certification classes in the area taught by sales and/or service companies that try to turn you, the student, simply into another one of their customers. Their main goal tends to be to to sell you products or services and (in the worst cases) headhunt your very clients! We at Pool Training Academy promise to never turn our CPO Certification course into a sale pitch.

At Pool Training Academy, you don't have to worry that you may be getting certified by your competition!

Pool Training Academy

  • Is Fully Vetted and Approved By The PHTA
  • Certifies Thousands of CPO Candidates Every Year
  • Award Winning Course Designed By The Best Pool Operators In The Business
  • Devoted Only To Your Education & Success
  • Certifying CPO Students Since 1982
  • Engaging, Entertaining, And FUN Presentations
  • Helps You Reduce Liability By Mitigating Risk
  • Committed Instructors That Are Eager To Answer Any Pool/spa-Related Questions
  • Offer assistance in accessing state and local codes
  • Offers Flexible Class Dates
  • Has High Passing Rates of Over 90%!
  • Offers Retests In The Event You Aren't Successful The First Time

Other CPO Instructors

  • Train Only A Few (if any!) Students Each Year
  • May Be Inexperienced And Have Never Even Worked In The Field!
  • No Polished Presentation - Just Reading From The PHTA® Handbook
  • Don't Offer Self-Paced Online Learning
  • Don't Offer Practice Exams
  • Simply Brush Over Industry Standards
  • Have No Upcoming Dates for Classes
  • Don't Really Care If Students Truly Grasp The Material Or Have The Needed Skills

The Honest Truth

To put it simply, there isn't another CPO Certification program that is more educational, engaging, or enjoyable than the award-winning classes offered by The Pool Training Academy. Our online course (including the CPO exam) is simply the best way to learn everything you need to know about pool operations!

If you're looking to lower your swimming facility's liability and risk, provide a safe and clean experience for your guests, & truly understand how to take the leap from operator to professional, then there is only one choice for your CPO Certification: Pool Training Academy.

What Different Types Of CPO Certification Classes Are Offered?

Learn everything you want to know about CPO Certification, how to become a certified pool operator, state regulations & requirements, and the different CPO class options here Thanks for taking time to find out more about why Pool Training Academy is the best choice for your PHTA® Certified Pool Operator Course! We are excited to see you in class!

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