PHTA-Approved · Online CPO Certification

Get your CPO certification online — live instruction, real expertise

A 2-day live course on Zoom taught by Duffy Dillon — 30+ years of aquatic safety, certified at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Not a recording. Not self-paced. Real instruction you'll actually remember.

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NSPF/PHTA certified upon completion Group rate: $450/student for 3+ Next class: May 27–28, 2026
Next Class May 27–28, 2026 — Live on Zoom — 19 days away. Seats fill fast. Secure your spot →

The industry standard for pool and aquatic facility operators

A Certified Pool Operator (CPO) credential from PHTA (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, formerly NSPF) is the nationally recognized certification for anyone responsible for operating a commercial or public swimming pool. That means hotels, fitness clubs, apartment complexes, schools, summer camps, and aquatic facilities of every kind.

More than 26 states require a certified pool operator on-site — and the rest are trending that way. Even where it's not legally required, insurance providers and facility managers increasingly demand it. CPO certification is a 5-year credential, which means it's a recurring revenue cycle for training providers and a recurring compliance requirement for operators.

Our online CPO certification course delivers the complete PHTA curriculum through live, instructor-led Zoom sessions — not pre-recorded video, not self-paced modules. Two full days of real instruction with Duffy Dillon.

30+
Years of aquatic safety expertise
26+
States that require certified operators on-site
5yr
Certification validity — then recertification
40+
Countries where Duffy has trained operators

Live on Zoom. Two days. You walk out certified.

This isn't an asynchronous video course you can half-watch while doing other things. It's a structured 2-day live session with a genuine expert — the kind of instruction where you can ask questions, get real answers, and leave actually prepared for the exam.

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Day 1 — Core Curriculum

9am–1pm ET (Imperial track) or 2–6pm ET (Metric track, May–June only). Pool chemistry fundamentals, water balance, testing protocols, chemical handling, and regulatory compliance. PHTA curriculum, front to back.

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Day 2 — Exam Prep & Certification

9am–2pm ET. Equipment systems, filtration, circulation, safety codes, and full exam preparation. Duffy walks you through everything you need to pass — with context and clarity that a textbook can't provide.

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Certification Upon Completion

Pass the PHTA exam and receive your official Certified Pool Operator credential — recognized nationwide, valid for 5 years. Course materials and workbooks included in your enrollment.

Duffy Dillon — CPO Certification Instructor

Duffy Dillon

PHTA-Certified Pool Operator Instructor · 30+ Years Aquatic Safety

Duffy Dillon isn't a classroom instructor who memorized a textbook. He's spent over 30 years working in and around aquatic facilities — training operators, managing safety programs, and coaching elite swimmers on the world stage.

He coached at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. He's trained operators across 40+ countries. He knows the difference between pool chemistry that looks correct on paper and a facility that's actually safe. That distinction matters enormously when you're the person responsible for a pool full of people.

When Duffy teaches, students learn. Not because they're forced to — because he makes the material make sense in a way that actually sticks.

What Students Say
★★★★★

"Excellent teaching of material. Good balance of getting down to business and including humor. Very, very good instructor. I would highly recommend Coach Duffy — 10 out of 10."

— Clayton, CPO Certification Student
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"Duffy is amazing. Thank you again. Who's better than you? NOBODY!"

— Robin, NJ
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"Duffy was great"

— Peter, NJ
★★★★★

"Duffy is positive"

— Chris, NJ

Everything you need to get certified — nothing you don't

Your enrollment covers the full 2-day course, all required materials, and your path to the official PHTA CPO credential.

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PHTA Course Materials

Official PHTA curriculum materials and reference guides included with enrollment. The full toolkit for the exam.

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NSPF/PHTA Certification

Pass the exam, receive your official CPO credential. Nationally recognized. Valid for 5 years.

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Live Q&A with Duffy

Two days of direct access to one of the most credentialed aquatic safety instructors working today. Real answers to real questions.

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Exam Prep & Practice

Day 2 is built around exam preparation — the concepts, the format, and the applied knowledge that shows up on the test.

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Imperial & Metric Sessions

May class includes both Imperial (9am–1pm ET) and Metric (2–6pm ET) measurement tracks. Choose what works for your facility.

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Fully Online — No Travel

Get your CPO certification without leaving your office. Live Zoom course — same rigor, same instruction, no commute.

Straightforward pricing. No hidden fees.

The online CPO certification course is $475 per student. Enrolling a team? Group pricing drops to $450/student for 3 or more.

Standard

$475
Per student · Includes all materials
  • Live 2-day Zoom course
  • PHTA course materials
  • Exam preparation
  • NSPF/PHTA certification
  • Access to both measurement tracks
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Next class: May 27–28, 2026

Live on Zoom. Two days. PHTA-approved online CPO certification with 30 years of expertise behind every session. 19 days out — seats go fast.

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