This is an in-person class taught by a certified PHTA instructor. It typically spans two days (16 hours) and concludes with a proctored exam.
A standard CPO course, such as those offered by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and providers like Pool Training Academy , covers:
The CPO certification is administered nationally by the . It teaches chemistry, filtration, circulation, Kansas-specific codes (Article 10), and risk management. It is not a license but a nationally recognized certification valid for 5 years.
