Lowest Price Available! - $390 (No Hidden Costs, Fees, or Add-Ons)
Convenient -Take The Online Course At Your Own Pace From Your Home Or Office
Excellent Exam Scores -Higher Passing Rates Than Any Other CPO Provider - Over 90%!
Most Trusted - PHTA Approved and An Officially Recognized California CPO Certification
Simple -Watch The Self-Paced Videos, Participate in the Zoom Class & Then Take the Exam
FREE GIFTS INCLUDED -A $40 Value!
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STEP 1: Choose your virtual exam/class date
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STEP 2: Watch the video training series at your own pace
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STEP 3: Receive additional training & take the exam via ZOOM
What Does CPO Cover?
A Certified Pool Operator (CPO®) Certification course with Pool Training Academy will cover everything you need to become an aquatics facility professional in the state of California. And our online pool operator course makes it easy for pool professionals to pass the exam and get certified through simple, affordable virtual delivery and online testing.
The course covers the following topics but is not limited to:
Essential Volume & Water Loss Calculations
Water Flow & Circulation Calculations
Circulation System Components
Pump & Motor Operation
Filtration & Heating Components
Swimming Water Disinfection
Water Balance & Chemistry
Chemical Testing
Chemical Adjustment Calculations
Chemical Feed & Control
Automation Technology
Codes & Compliance
Industry Regulations & Standards
Guidance for Servicing Residential Pools
Pool Water Contamination
Pool & Spa Water Problems
Facility Safety Protocols & Risk Management
Troubleshooting
And Much, Much More!
The state of California does not necessarily require that all commercial pools and aquatic facilities have a CPO certified operator onsite or a CPO certified pool service technician who oversees the management of the facility to ensure all codes, regulations, and safety protocols are being monitored and adhered to.
It is important to note that it is highly recommended that all staff members who are interacting with the aquatic facility be CPO Certified to lower risk and potential liability. It may also be required by your insurance provider or your corporate policy.
Any operator in the state of California operating a pool that serves swimmers that are not a part of their own household should hold a CPO Certification. This includes but is not limited to:
Hotels and Motels
Schools and Universities
City Pools
Rec Centers
HOAs
Community Pools
Any Facility With A Swimming Pool Onsite That Isn't In A Person's Backyard
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"Thank you for everything. Your program is flawless!"
- Jeremy (Pool Training Academy CPO® Graduate)

Our award-winning online CPO Course is designed with your needs as a busy California operator in mind. We also understand that taking an online CPO Course might not be your first choice, but our online course truly takes all the benefits of an in-person course and simply adds the benefits of taking it from the comfort of your own home or office!
With our CPO Certification online class you'll still receive all the needed materials like access to the self-paced video module series created by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) as well as your CPO Handbook. In fact, you'll get a physical copy of the book in the mail while also getting access to a digital version of the Handbook as well, something not offered in an in-person course. As part of your purchase and registration with Pool Training Academy for your CPO Certification, we also provide our students with a free copy of our expertly created field guide as well as our math-made-easy workbook.
As part of the online course for California Operators you will also meet with your Your Certified Pool Operator(CPO) Instructor live Via Zoom to receive additional educational information and to pick their brain with any questions you may have about swimming pool or spa operation. It's literally the best parts of an in-person course without the hassles.
A lot of people worry about taking an exam online, but we've you covered there too. Your CPO Instructor will also walk you through navigating to the online testing service and will also proctor you personally while taking the exam.
And best of all, our CPO Certification online course for California operators also features the ability for you to get your certification on the same day that you pass the exam. Once the course is completed you will be certified for 5 years before needing to renew your certification. Talk about easy, AND convenient!
We promise to provide you with the highest quality certification education for the lowest price available, guaranteed!
Why Choose Pool Training Academy for CPO Certification?What Are The Benefits of CPO Certification?What's Included In My Tuition?
Pool Training Academy's Fully Online CPO® Certification Program is simply the most trusted, highest quality, and most affordable choice available anywhere!