The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance's Certified Pool/Spa Operator® course is recognized throughout the world. While there is only one Certified Pool Operator™ course, it can be “delivered,” or taught, in two different formats.  Regardless of the format, the benefits of the course are still the same and include:

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• Over 14+ hours of uniform instruction

• Wide acceptance by local and state authorities—in fact, most health officials are CPO’s®

• Topics critically necessary to pool operators including a section on local and state codes

• A frequently updated and revised comprehensive handbook

• The handbook is designed for ease of use as a reference tool for day-to-day operation and trouble shooting

• PHTA® Certified Instructors—certified and authorized by fellow instructors who are also current PHTA® Education Committee members

• Providing a more thorough understanding of the operator’s role in pool care, management and reducing risk

• National and International recognition

 

     “OK, so the benefits are compelling and make some sense”, you ask, “but ‘Why?’ Why should I be become certified?” Well...

 

• You owe it to yourself, your employer and most importantly the swimmers that swim in your pool to provide a safe and sanitary operation

• Minimize the possibility of unexpected downtime due to code infraction or poor planning

• State, local and even federal swimming pool codes and laws for operating swimming pools are constantly being revised due to industry changes and pool operators are expected to be up-to-date, familiar with, and know these revisions

• The evolution of technology demands that operators be informed about equipment, maintenance practices and cost saving methods 

• Certification may lower liability insurance costs