PAA Maintenance: Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Virtual CPO® Certification program that includes two days of live instruction and a proctored exam. Enrollment Keys will be sent to you to complete the enrollment process in your own unique Accelerate account with HD Supply. This course includes:

• Two days of live, virtual instruction from 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. Eastern Time on both days. Students must be on camera and attend both days for the full length of the class.
  • Please note, class check-in begins at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time with instruction beginning at 11 A.M. Eastern Time. Students must be on time, and the classroom will lock at 11:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • Class includes two 15-minute breaks, and a 30-minute lunch break per day. 
• The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) Handbook is included and mailed ahead of time to the address provided. It is recommended that students review the book prior to the course and become familiar with the content.
• Homework is given for the evening of the first day. This must be completed before the second day of class.
• The exam is administered on the second day of the course in an open-book format. During the test, the student can refer to the PHTA Pool-Spa Operator Handbook, notes, and course handouts. To become a Certified Pool Operator®, the student must achieve a minimum score of 74% on the exam.

IMPORTANT:

• Refunds are not issued for missed or cancelled classes, regardless of when the cancellation is made or requested, or the reason for the absence/late entry. 
• Refunds are not issued for user technical difficulties or for not meeting the minimum technical requirements as set by the PHTA (see below).

Students must bring the following to class:

• The PHTA Handbook (physical and/or digital copy)
• A calculator
• Paper & pencil or pen
• Photo ID (required for the exam)
• Access to their computer’s camera and microphone. User must be on camera for the full two-day course.
• The link to join the session will be emailed to you directly following your enrollment. The link will also be available in your Accelerate Messages (envelope icon at top, right of screen).