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Virtual Certified Pool Operator (CPO) - April/May

Certification course from the National Swimming Foundation - Virtual Format

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM (PDT) to Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM (PDT)

Zoom links provided prior to class dates.

* Registration open until 4/22/26 at 12:00 AM (PDT)

Ensure your amenities do not become a dangerous liability!

This intensive virtual course covers:

  • How to reduce risks in and around the water
  • Valuable information to prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls
  • Summarized regulatory guidelines
  • Disinfection, water balance, water problems, and troubleshooting
  • Chemical testing and record keeping
  • Chemical feed and control technology
  • Maintenance
  • Energy conservation

Important Information:
  • Students MUST COMPLETE ALL COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM IN ORDER.
  • Course materials are sent to you prior to class, so register early! This class is math intensive. You will be sent a “Pool Math” book. It is important that you use it to prepare for class. 
  • Spanish materials available - indicate on your registration if needed.
  • You will need access to a computer with strong wifi, a camera and microphone. The use of a phone or tablet will not be an acceptable means of taking the class.
  • Upon completion of the course and a passing grade on the exam, participants are awarded a 5-year certification..

*There are no cancellations, make-up classes. There are no refunds issued to registrants who do not complete the requirements of the program


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Registration Options

Credits Price
CPO | Member
Registration Ends 4/23/26 at 8:30 AM PDT
$450.00
CPO | Future Member
Registration Ends 4/23/26 at 8:30 AM PDT
$550.00

Agenda

April 24
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Orientation
May 5
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Deadline for Completion of Self-Paced Online Primer Course
May 6
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Virtual CPO Class
May 7
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Virtual CPO Review and Exam
Rodin Barolome Diaz Paez
Rodin Barolome Diaz Paez Maintenance Supervisor Vue Issaquah
Richard Hughes
Richard Hughes Maintenance Supervisor Bella Terra
Chris Irwin
Chris Irwin Maintenance Supervisor Avenue5 Residential
Andrea Manos
Andrea Manos Maintenance Manager Bitterroot Lodge
11 Other Registered Attendees

For More Information:

Hannah Ashcraft
Hannah Ashcraft
Events and Education Specialist Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (253)487-8000