Certified Pool and Spa Operator Overview

The Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center's National Swimming Pool Foundation 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 282,000 successful CPO® certifications in 64 countries. Many state and local health departments accept the CPO® certification program.

Course Information

• The CPO® certification program requires participation in either a two-day class (14-16 hours) taught by a certified insrtuctor or the blended format that combines the online Pool Operator Primer and one day of the pool or the Pool Operator Fusion class instruction
• The CPO® certification program includes pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment and government requirements
• The CPO® certification requires an open book written examination
• The CPO® certification is valid for five years

Course Benefits

• Proven educational tool
• Widely accepted by local and state authorities
• Covers topics necessary for pool operators including a section for local and state codes
• Comprehensive handbook that is updated regularly
• All courses are taught by NSPF® certified instructors
• The CPO® certification is recognized nationally and internationally
• Gives participants a better understanding for the operator's role in pool care, management and risk reduction
• The CPO® certification program is now eligible for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

To Register for Class

• Step One: View CPO® 2012 class training Schedule and select a class type and session
  • 2 - Day Classroom: Schedule
  • 1 - Day Fusion Class: Schedule
  • 1 - Day Review: Schedule
  • Pool Operator Primer: Schedule with CPO® Instructor
  • Recertification Exam: Schedule with CPO® Instructor
• Step Two: Complete Registration Form
• Step Three: Pay online (Important: create login name as the participant)
  • Pay over the phone by calling 214.820.8177

For additional information or questions contact: Vennie Jones 214-820-8177