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Virtual Certified Pool Operator Certification Course

Multifamily NW welcomes PHTA Instructor, Mike Dilley

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM (PDT) to Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM (PDT)

Join Us Virtually

28 Seats Remaining

Event Details

What is the Certified Pool & Spa Operator® Certification Program?

The Pool & Hut Tub Alliance’s CPO® certification training program provides training for efficient, effective, and economical operation of swimming pools and spas. It is ideal for operators, owners, managers, service companies, public health officers, or anyone who interacts with recreational water.

To attain the Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification, a person must:

  • Complete the Pool Operator Primer™ on-line training.
  • Participate in the two-half day Pool Operator Fusion™ classroom course. The Pool Operator Fusion™ course will be by virtual delivery, from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm.
  • Pass the online CPO final exam.

Benefits of CPO® Certification Training

• Proven educational tool.

• Widely accepted by local and state authorities.

• Covers all topics necessary for pool operators, including a section on local and state codes.

• Includes comprehensive full color, indexed handbook which may also be used as a reference tool on the job.

• Successful completion of a written exam is required for certification.

• Recognized nationally and internationally.

• Certification is valid five years.


Contact

Ericka Hargis, Education Coordinator

Agenda

April 10
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Orientation Join Mike to learn how the course will be run and what you need to do to be ready.
April 21
7:45 AM - 1:00 PM Day 1 See agenda breakdown in chart below
April 22
7:45 AM - 1:00 PM Dayr 2 See agenda breakdown in chart below

Content Leader:

Michael Dilley. has been in the pool management and operation business for over 30 years and has been teaching the PHTA CPO course for 25 years.


Pricing

Members: $375
Non-Members: $450


*Once books have been sent, there is a no-refund policy as you will have been enrolled in the Pool Operator Primer course with the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, this enrollment is non-tranferrable.