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Certification
Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO®)
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
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The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open. Over 700,000 students have been trained since 1973. For over 50 years, CPO certification has provided individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations.
Prevent pool-related hazards including drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, electrocution, and chemical exposure in aquatic facility operationsApply regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance in pool and spa management contextsMaintain proper disinfection and water balance to ensure safe pool and spa conditionsPerform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping to support effective pool operationsManage chemical feed systems to maintain consistent and safe water treatmentUtilize automation and technology to monitor and control pool and spa operations