The NSPF® Certified Pool-Spa Operator® Training Program

The National Swimming Pool Foundation’s CPO® Training Program provides training for efficient, effective, and economical use of swimming pools and spas. The NSPF® CPO® training program is beneficial to operators, owners, managers, service companies, public health officers or anyone who has interaction with an aquatic facility. To become a NSPF® CPO®, a person must complete 14-16 hours of instruction and pass a written exam. The NSPF® CPO® training program is a national and international program widely accepted by health officials. It is a requirement for commercial pool operators in many states and/or localities. Since 1989, over 150,000 CPO©s have been certified by the NSPF.

Who the National Swimming Pool Foundation® Is

The National Swimming Pool Foundation® is a non-profit organization whose interest is research, education and safety in aquatics. Recognizing the need for trained operators to manage public and commercial pool facilities, in 1974, NSPF® developed the Certified Pool-Spa Operator® course.

Benefits of the NSPF® CPO® Course

• Proven educational tool
• Widely accepted by local and state authorities
• Covers all topics necessary for pool operators including a section for local and state codes.
• Provides 14-16 hours of uniform instruction
• Comprehensive textbook which is an excellent reference tool
• Successful completion of a written exam is required for certification
• All courses are taught by certified NSPF® CPO© instructors
• NSPF® CPO© certification is recognized nationally and internationally

General Information About the NSPF® CPO© Course

• Each student receives instruction by a certified instructor who is specifically trained to communicate the basic skills necessary to operate a pool or spa facility.
• The course is intensive and covers pool nd spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment, government requirements, etc.
• After completion of the instruction, the student must pass a written examination.
• Certification is valid five years, at which time a refresher course and/or a reexamination must be passed.

Register 

To register:

• The CPO Course for Spring 2021 is full. We will update the next date when available.
• Contact us at 307-732-8490