2-Day CPO Certification - The Classroom Comes to You!

Get your Certified Pool/Spa Operator certification with CPO.Training's virtual 2-Day CPO Certification course.   Experience the same comprehensive curriculum as a traditional in-person class, but with one key difference: the classroom is virtual!

Our Virtual Classroom has:

  • Live Interactive Instruction

    Participate in a live, instructor-led classroom, receiving real- time instruction and guidance.

  • Identical Curriculum

    The course delivers the same full CPO certification curriculum as our physical classroom sessions.

  • Engaging Environment

    Enjoy the same level of interaction with the instructor and fellow participants through Q&A sessions and discussions, just as you would in a physical classroom.

  • Convenient Location

    Access the class from anywhere with an internet connection - your home, office, or anywhere you choose!

The only difference is the location.

You'll receive the same expert instruction, the same comprehensive curriculum, and the same opportunity to ask questions and engage with your instructor and peers.   Pass the online exam on the second day, and you'll receive your CPO certification certificate via email that same day.   Choose CPO.Training's CPO certification course and experience the convenience of a virtual classroom without compromising on the quality of your education.

Who Should Become a CPO?

Anyone who is responsible for managing, supervising, and/or servicing a public or private aquatic facility (such as backyard pools, public pools, homeowner’s association pools, hotel pools, YMCA pools, school pools, and more) should seek Certified Pool Operator certification.

The Los Angeles Department of Public Health requires that “Any person engaged in … cleaning, servicing or maintaining … public and private pools …” must be certified. The CPO Certification course is a prerequisite for this certification. Click here to learn more about the L.A. Department of Public Health’s swimming pool technician program.

Who Teaches the CPO Certification Classes?

Steve and his wife Elise own and operate a professional swimming pool service business in Mission Viejo, CA.   As a lifelong teacher and mentor, Steve was an adjunct instructor in the mid-1980s teaching computer architecture and 8-bit micro-processor assembly language at a local community college.   Since 2008, he’s been presenting the CPO Certification class.

Whether you’re starting a pool service business, new to the industry, or a seasoned professional, Steve’s CPO class has something for you.  Newcomers get accurate, and good fundamental information when starting out. Industry veterans benefit from myth-busting, deeper explanations of why common practices work (or don’t), and insights that often resonate most with technicians who have 10–20 years of experience.  Perfect for pool operators, service techs, managers, and business owners who want clear, experience based instruction and real-world mentorship.

Steve Donohoe

PHTA Authorized Instructor, AST, CPO