How do I obtain Certified Pool/Spa Operator® (CPO®) certification?
There are two ways that you can obtain Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification. • You may take the on-line Pool Operator Primer™ training which follows the 18 chapters in the NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook, which is provided with your registration. You must then attend a one-day classroom Pool Operator Fusion™ course offered by a certified instructor. At the end of the one-day classroom course, you must successfully complete an open book exam with a minimum score of 75%. Taking only the on-line Pool Operator Primer™ course does NOT provide Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification. In order to become certified, you will need to complete both the Pool Operator Primer™ and Pool Operator Fusion™ courses. • You may also choose the option of attending and successfully completing a traditional 14- to 16-hour classroom course. NSPF® Instructors will be able to provide you with information on either of the two above options.
