All of this in your $435.

One price. No add-ons. Every student gets the full stack.

📚

PHTA CPO Fusion Online Course

About 6 hours of self-paced PHTA online learning. Stop and start whenever. 6 months to complete before your test day.

🎤

Live Test Day with Samuel

A single day, about 6 hours, in-person at your facility or on Zoom. Small classes finish early. Live Q&A, pool deck walk, and proctored exam.

📜

5-Year PHTA Certification

Pass the exam and receive the official PHTA CPO credential, recognized by health departments nationwide. Valid five years.

📖

Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook

The official PHTA reference handbook. Digital access immediately; physical copy where applicable.

💬

Lifetime Operator Community

Every student joins the CPO PRO WhatsApp community and keeps that access for life. Ask about your own pool, your own equipment, your own inspection, long after certification. No expiry, no extra charge.

🔄

Up to 2 Retakes Included

Per PHTA rules effective September 2025, you get your initial exam plus up to two retakes within six months, included in your tuition.

Three clear steps.

1

Enroll & Get Set Up

Pay online and receive your booking confirmation right away. We register you with PHTA, and your online course login arrives by email directly from PHTA within 1 business day.

2

Complete the Online Course

Work through about 6 hours of self-paced PHTA modules. Aim for 80%+ on practice tests before your test day.

3

Attend Test Day & Pass

Join Samuel, in-person or Zoom. 50-question proctored exam. Certification issued by PHTA within days.

Plan ahead: PHTA sets up your course account within 1 business day, and the course takes about 6 hours, so choose a test day at least four days out. Your course access stays active for 6 months, so booking further ahead is never a problem.

12 modules. Everything a CPO needs to know.

  • 01 Pool & Spa Management Fundamentals
  • 02 Regulations & Guidelines (CDC, CMAHC, ISPSC)
  • 03 Essential Calculations (Flow, Turnover, Dosing)
  • 04 Water Contamination & Disinfection
  • 05 Water Balance (LSI, pH, Alkalinity, Hardness, TDS)
  • 06 Chemical Testing, Feed & Control
  • 07 Water Circulation & Filtration Systems
  • 08 Heating & Air Handling
  • 09 Spa & Therapy Pool Operations
  • 10 Facility Safety & Record Keeping
  • 11 Troubleshooting
  • 12 Facility Renovation & Design

Manageable, if you have prepared.

50 multiple-choice questions. 37 correct to pass. 3-hour limit. Proctored live by Samuel on your chosen date.

50
Questions
37
To Pass
3hr
Time Limit
5yr
Valid For
See Upcoming Test Dates →
Next class: loading...
Book, $435