Virtual Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO®) Certification — The Industry’s #1 Online Pool Operator Training
The Certified Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO) program is the world’s leading commercial pool training and certification course—trusted since 1972 and completed by more than 400,000 operators worldwide. This internationally recognized credential teaches professionals how to keep pools safer, cleaner, compliant, and open, making it the gold standard for hotels, resorts, apartment communities, HOAs, fitness centers, and aquatic facilities.
Now you can earn your CPO certification 100% online through a virtual course taught by renowned industry educator Rudy Stankowitz, President and CEO of Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants.
This convenient online format allows you to complete the course and exam entirely from home or office, with live instruction from one of the most respected experts in the pool industry.
Why This Virtual CPO® Class Is the Best Option for Pool Service Pros, Apartment Maintenance, and Hotel Engineering
This online CPO program provides comprehensive training in:
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Pool safety and risk reduction
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Prevention of drowning, RWIs, suction entrapment, electrocution, and chemical hazards
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Understanding and applying local/state regulatory requirements
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Water balance, disinfection, and sanitizer management
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Identifying and solving water problems quickly
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Troubleshooting equipment and circulation issues
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Performing accurate chemical testing and record-keeping
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Automating pool systems and using modern technology
From safety compliance to advanced water chemistry, this course covers everything required to properly operate, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial pools of any size.
Included With Your Online CPO Course
Every online student receives:
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CPO eBook (included for all students)
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Printed CPO Handbook (continental U.S. only)
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AFT&C Crib Sheet Packet — Rudy’s exclusive quick-reference system
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CPO Practice Test & Flash Cards — to help you pass the exam confidently
This training package ensures you are fully prepared for real-world pool operation and the CPO exam.
PLUS:
Virtual CPO Certification Format
✔ Live Virtual Instruction with Rudy Stankowitz
Two-day virtual class, 10 AM – 6 PM EST
✔ Online Proctored Exam on Day 2 (3-hour maximum)
✔ No travel, no classroom, no wasted time
✔ Learn from anywhere—your office, maintenance shop, or home
This is the same CPO certification used globally by health departments and commercial properties—now available in the most convenient format ever created.

