📋 PHTA-Approved CPO Certification
CPO Certification Classes — Schedule & Pricing
Live instructor-led Certified Pool Operator training for pool operators across the USA — and metric classes for our international students too.
Choose from scheduled Zoom sessions, private concierge classes, or live on-site training at your facility.
30+ years in aquatic safety
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Coached at the 2000 Sydney Games
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PHTA Certified Instructor
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40+ countries
📅 Scheduled Classes
Zoom — 2 Days × 4 Hours/Day
Join a scheduled cohort online. Two focused days via Zoom — you'll leave fully certified.
Pool Operator Primer (POP) is included with every seat; the instructor sends your access codes after payment.
Class size is capped at 15–18 students to keep it personal.
Standard
$475
per student · includes POP
Group (4+ students)
$450
per student · includes POP per student
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Pool Operator Primer (POP) included
— ~8 hrs self-paced online. Instructor sends access codes after enrollment payment is received.
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📐 Select Your Measurement System
Imperial and Metric students attend separate Day 1 Zoom sessions. Day 2 is the same combined session for everyone.
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Pre-Class Requirement: Please email successful completion of your Pool Operator Primer certificate and a Photo ID to ddillon@thepooltrainers.com the day prior to the first session.
🔒 Concierge
Private Class — Your Schedule (Zoom)
Need to train your team on your timeline? Book a private Zoom class for 1–4+ students.
All pricing includes Pool Operator Primer (POP) per student. We'll work around your schedule.
1 student
$1,195 · includes POP
2 students
$1,395 · includes POP × 2
3 students
$1,595 · includes POP × 3
4+ students
$450 / student · includes POP per student
🏊 On-Site
Live Training at Your Facility
We come to you. Best for facilities with 8+ staff who need to certify together.
Travel expenses are additional and quoted based on location.
$450
per student · minimum 8 students
+ travel expenses (quoted separately)
- Pool Operator Primer (POP) included per student
- Instructor travels to your facility
- Full 2-day CPO course, live in-person
- Train your whole team at once — no travel for staff
- Travel expenses quoted after location confirmed
🎙️ Event Announcing
Professional Event MC & Announcing
From championship swim meets to invitational aquatic events — experienced, energetic announcing
that keeps the competition moving and the crowd engaged. Every engagement is unique, and pricing
reflects the scope of your event.
30+ years in aquatic sports
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Coached at the 2000 Sydney Games
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Swim meets, aquatic galas & more
- 🏊 Competitive swim meets (age group, masters, collegiate)
- 🏆 Championship & invitational aquatic events
- 🎉 Aquatic galas, fundraisers & special events
- 📢 Results & heat announcements, athlete introductions
- 🌊 Triathlon & open water race announcing
- 💬 Custom scripting & event commentary
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Pricing by engagement.
Each event is different — scope, duration, and travel all factor in.
Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you with availability and a quote.
🧭 Consulting
Advisory & Consulting Services
Three decades of hands-on experience in aquatic programming, facility operations, and instructor development.
Whether you're building a new program, improving safety standards, or developing your team —
we offer practical, high-impact guidance. Engagements are scoped and priced individually.
30+ years in aquatic safety & programming
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Coached at the 2000 Sydney Games
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PHTA Certified Instructor
- 🏊 Aquatic facility program development
- 🛡️ Safety audits & risk management review
- 👥 Staff training & instructor development
- 📋 CPO/operator compliance guidance
- 📈 Program growth & operational strategy
- 🏫 Municipal, YMCA & private facility advisory
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Flexible engagement models.
Advisory retainers, one-time reviews, or ongoing partnerships —
we tailor the scope to what your organization actually needs. Describe what you're working on below.
🔄 Recertification
CPO Recertification Course
Already a licensed CPO and need to recertify? This course is for current active licensees.
No Pool Operator Primer (POP) required — you've already completed it. Recertify your credential and stay compliant.
- For current active CPO licensees
- No POP materials required
- Recertification course content
- Maintains your active CPO status
- Does not include new student POP
📖 POP Only
Pool Operator Primer — Standalone Access
Need the POP course only — without enrolling in a scheduled class?
Get standalone access to the ~8-hour self-paced online Pool Operator Primer.
$275
one-time · self-paced
- Full Pool Operator Primer access
- ~8 hours of self-paced online content
- Digital access codes emailed after purchase
- Does not include live Zoom class
- Does not include CPO exam
💳 Existing Students
Post-Enrollment Fees
Already enrolled? Use this section to pay for a reschedule or exam retake.
Select your fee type below and complete payment securely via Stripe.
📅 Reschedule Fee
$100
Administrative fee to move your enrollment to a different class date. Contact us first to confirm availability.
📝 Exam Retake — Florida
$100
For Florida CPO candidates needing a second attempt at the certification exam.
📝 Exam Retake — All Other States
$75
For CPO candidates in all states except Florida needing a second exam attempt.