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CPO training

Course designed to provide training and education as per the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance program. This course of study will cover the role of an operator, eliminate/minimize hazards, discuss records and liabilities, regulations, and standards. Basic concepts taught for proper pool management covering water quality, system components, swimming pool design, potential hazards, and system maintenance. Emphasis is placed on the importance of applying all tools learned for facility preservation and reduction in operational costs, as well as the standard of care expected from the CPO®.

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EVENTS

  • CPO - May 13th & 14th 2026
    CPO - May 13th & 14th 2026

    May 13th & 14th

    Where

    GoTo Meeting Virtual Classroom

     

    Course Details

    • Virtual Two-Day Classroom: attendance via virtual GoTo meeting, interactive 14 to 16-hour, two-day program 
    • Blended Format: combined online Pool Operator Primer Course (POP) and attendance on the second day of the virtual classroom course for the final exam. 
    • Illinois Department of Public Health recognizes the CPO® as a verifiable certification. 
    • IACET Continuing Education Units Qualification for eligibility of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 

    Taught by Deborah Todner, multiple year PHTA® Certified Instructor with twenty plus years firsthand experience.  Course materials with practical-use instruction will benefit the CPO® and the facility they are responsible to, with emphasis on the importance of applying all tools learned for facility preservation and reduction of operating costs.

    Training through this CPO® course will equip each operator with the knowledge, techniques and skills for optimal pool and spa operations.

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  • CPO - April 14th & 15th 2026
    CPO - April 14th & 15th 2026

    April 14th & 15th

    Where

    River Bend Golf CLub
    5900 S. Route 53
    Lisle, IL 60532

     

    Course Details

    • Two-Day Classroom: interactive 14 to 16-hour, two-day program 
    • Blended Format: combined online Pool Operator Primer Course (POP) and attendance on the second day of the in-classroom course for the final exam. 
    • Illinois Department of Public Health recognizes the CPO® as a verifiable certification. 
    • IACET Continuing Education Units Qualification for eligibility of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 

    Taught by Deborah Todner, multiple year PHTA® Certified Instructor with twenty plus years firsthand experience.  Course materials with practical-use instruction will benefit the CPO® and the facility they are responsible to, with emphasis on the importance of applying all tools learned for facility preservation and reduction of operating costs.

    Training through this CPO® course will equip each operator with the knowledge, techniques and skills for optimal pool and spa operations. A CPO® is a person

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