Certified Pool Operator^®
Certification

Learn the techniques and skills necessary for pool and spa operation and inspection.

This course is designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of Pool and Spa operation, including inspection techniques and processes. If you want the CPI Certification, you must take the CPO certification first for an additional cost.

Get up to speed on the basics of pool and spa operation.

The Pool & Spa Basics online training course is designed to quickly get you up to speed on the basics of pool and spa operation. The training is designed to meet the needs of those individuals new to pool and spa operation and maintenance. Students will learn about different types of pools and spas, materials, and construction, circulation and filtration, maintenance and troubleshooting, and much more.

Improve your knowledge and reduce risk associated with pool and spa operation.

You can quickly improve your knowledge and reduce risk by taking this engaging, interactive program on the fundamentals of pool and spa operation. In eight lessons, you will work through material covered in the NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator® Handbook, the textbook for the CPO® certification course. You will have online course access for six months and successful completion of all lessons earns you a Record of Completion. This can also be your first step to earning CPO® Certification. NSPF Pool & Spa Operator Handbook included.

Learn to conduct routine maintenance at residential and commercial pools.

This course is designed to show service pros and pool operators how to do routine maintenance at residential and commercial pools. The Field Service Professional online training is perfect for those new to the industry and those who just want a refresher. Loaded with how-to videos, the interactive training teaches about circulation systems, filters, chemical dosing systems, heaters, cleaning and vacuuming systems, automatic controllers, and acid washing. Includes a 38-page handbook in PDF format that can be downloaded after course purchase.

Learn how to reduce the risk associated with working near electrical hazards.

This lesson is designed for employees with a low risk of exposure to electrical hazards. It covers general electrical safety in the workplace including the proper use of portable electrical equipment, such as appliances and tools, extension cords, and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).

Topics Covered Include: Potential electrical hazards, proper use of extension cords and GFCIs, types of injuries from electrical shock, emergency response to electrical injury, and more!

Learn how to properly manage facilities with water features.

Understand how to manage facilities with water features. The course focuses on operations and risk reduction to the users, the employees, and the facility itself. If you operate, manage or service an aquatic play feature, large or small, this training is a must for you. An illustrated, full color handbook is included with the online course.

Topics Covered Include: The different types of aquatic play features, how to maintain good water quality, unique staff and public management guidance, and more!

Learn about the importance of conducting audits.

An audit is an integral component to the risk management plan. Whether you are a facility manager, a service company, a consultant, a builder, or a retailer, conducting audits should be a regular, scheduled activity. Properly conducting an audit does require a clear understanding of the purpose and process. An illustrated, color handbook is included with the online course. Identifying hazards and correcting them will create a safer facility by: Reducing illness and injury rates, reducing worker's compensation claims, empowering employees by involving them in the activities that affect their own safety, increasing job satisfaction, and making the facility more competitive.