01-09-2025 - Certified Pool Operator (CPO) - Galveston, TX
Training Provider: Turnage & Associates
Dates: TH Jan 09, FR Jan 10 from 8:00am to 5:30pm
Location: Galveston, TX
61 reviews | TICKET TYPE | PRICE | QUANTITY |
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One Workshop Ticket more info» | $375.00 | |
 | Or call: 954-400-0595 | |
This Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course teaches individuals the basic knowledge and skills needed for pool and spa operations. A number of states currently require CPO certification for all pool operators, and many more are considering adding the requirement. Even in states where the requirement does not exist, CPO certification enables the pool operator to manage pools more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The course takes two consecutive days to complete and an open book test given at the conclusion.
Upon successful completion of this comprehensive course and exam, the participant will be CPO certified in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for a period of five years.
Topics Covered
- CPO and State Bathing Codes
- Water Chemistry
- Filtration and Recirculation
- Seasonal Pool Care
- Pool Management
- Energy Management
- Pool Calculations
- Water Testing and Adjustments
- Maintenance and Operational Problems
- Spas
- Renovation and Modernization
- Disease and Accident Prevention
Who Should Attend?
- Facility Managers
- Lifeguards
- Hotel and Apartment Staff
- Health Department Staff
- Pool Technicians
Certification Exam:
The open-book exam will be conducted at the end of class and is included with your registration! Students must achieve a passing score of 75% or higher to earn the certification.
State & Local Requirements:
Participants should contact their state health department to confirm regulations related to pool operation management and certification requirements.
States Requiring Pool Operator Certification:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Additionally, some local jurisdictions require certification:
- Clark County, NV
- Kansas City, MO
- St. Charles County, MO
- Cook County, IL
- Alleghany County, PA
- Baldwin County, AL
- Johnson County, KS
- Southern Nevada Health District
- Manassas County, VA
- Washoe County, NV
- Los Angeles County, CA
| COURSE LOGISTICS | |
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| Certificates | Within 7 days from course completion, information will be sent to the student on how to download their certificate. Instructions will be give in class. |
| Parking | Free Parking |
| Food | Donuts and coffee provided. |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
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Zack B.
attended on October 26, 2024
Great classroom instruction that covers a lot of material. Bogdan T.
attended on June 8, 2024
David is an amazing person. Thank you for such as professional course that we had. I've had a lot of questions about and received all answers. Rich S.
attended on January 27, 2024
Instructor was very knowledgeable about the material. He made the learning fun. It was very easy to navigate the webinar. I highly recommend Zack Academy as well as Turnage & Associates Gary S.
attended on June 24, 2023
Outstanding course, David is a great instructor, lots of good information. Class was very interesting, and thanks to PBAA for hosting the event Taylor E.
attended on May 13, 2023
David was awesome. You could tell he has been doing this awhile. There was a lot of information and I feel he was able to keep me engaged and alert. Guy is funny as hell too lol Gary T.
attended on April 13, 2023
David was a great instructor. very easy to understand made the class fun. He made sure every one understood what was needed and how to do things. If we got it quick he would move on if we needed a little more help he slowed down. Vincent D.
attended on April 13, 2023
Great in all ways Stephen B.
attended on April 13, 2023
Outstanding instructor!
He made it easy to understand. TY! Robert G.
attended on March 2, 2023
David is by far the best CPO webinar course instructor out there 100%! His webinar is interesting informative and fun! Yes fun! The best webinar I have ever taken . His many years of experience and expertise shine through. If you need your CPO fast like I did David is the go to guy .period. Thanks again David . Iftekhar S.
attended on November 3, 2022
Great class with lots of focused informations. David is fantastic instructor. David T.
attended on August 18, 2022
This course was short but very informative and very helpful for an aspiring pool operator like myself. It also helped me understand how to maintain swimming pools as well as passing CPO test. I highly recommend it!! Katie B.
attended on August 7, 2022
David made this class fun, and was easy to communicate with! Answered all questions in great detail to ensure we absorbed as much information as possible. I feel confident taking care of my community's pool now! Garnette N.
attended on June 30, 2022
David is an excellent instructor. He blends discussion and the lessons well. To the point where someone with no experience can obtain a perfect score on the exam Larry A.
attended on June 30, 2022
The instructor answered every question that I asked was patient and made me feel that it was fine to ask any question that I had during the training.
The instructor seemed to be extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter.
The instructors time management for the course was very good. Osvel V.
attended on May 18, 2022
Great class . Teacher very professional and knowledgeable. John T.
attended on May 14, 2022
very professional and organized!!! Romeo R.
attended on May 14, 2022
David is an amazing teacher and person. He has gone above and beyond to insure that his students understand and have the knowledge of all operations of the pool responsibilities. Thanks so much for your help. Thomas R.
attended on April 30, 2022
Mr. Turnage is an excellent instructor, takes the time to explain everything in depth so all can understand. I learned so much from the course and can’t wait to improve my facility as a result. Tyrone T.
attended on April 1, 2022
In depth coverage of the subject. Ronald A.
attended on April 1, 2022
The instructor has a wealth of knowledge on this subject. john y.
attended on February 25, 2022
Great instructor Sara R.
attended on February 25, 2022
Great class! The class was very informative and fun also. It's not often that instructors are able to keep your attention the whole time. Michelle S.
attended on January 28, 2022
I had a very good experience with David Turnage. I received what was probably my best test score ever. I do believe that David's teaching style and advanced knowledge of the information was a big part of it. While I was very nervous of the online platform David very quickly removed a lot of my anxieties with the pre class communication. Highly recommend Turnage & Associates for any of your CPO and pool knowledge needs. Maggie W.
attended on January 28, 2022
The class was a great experience! I highly recommend this CPO class to anyone needing to get certified! Robert P.
attended on August 27, 2021
Great class! The instructor provided appropriate guidance for course subjects. The course is paced per schedule to cover necessary materials for students to gain necessary industry knowledge. The On-Line course was well organized and convenient for students. Overall, a great experience and recommend! Isaac A.
attended on July 2, 2021
David was awesome. Kept the class interesting with jokes and real world applications to the material. Answers questions in ways you can better understand the problem. Definitely recommend. Guadalupe F.
attended on July 2, 2021
Very Informative class Great and knowledgeable instructor. Samantha A.
attended on May 1, 2021
David was a great instructor; he was knowledgeable, was also funny so he definitely kept the class entertaining Roy S.
attended on January 30, 2021
Excellent training, my confidence in the industry related knowledge has improved greatly because of David. Thanks so much Zachary R.
attended on January 30, 2021
David was awesome and kept this online class moving with great "in the trenches" examples and stories. I had some work issues and came back a few minutes late after one break, but David helped get me caught up without issue. I highly recommend Turnage Associates for your online CPO training!! Emily R.
attended on April 25, 2020
David is a awesome teacher and was so helpful. Definitely would recommend to others. Norman W.
attended on March 19, 2020
The trainer has the rare perspective of an experienced expert witness in court cases involving public pools and hot tubs. Combine that knowledge with the abilities required to safely operate and maintain public pools as a CPO, sprinkle in some levity and marinate with genuine enthusiasm and you not only learn the material, you want to use what you learn. I have taken several courses over the last three decades and none of my previous instructors could make the hours seem like minutes like he can. Miguel Angel (Mike) R.
attended on March 7, 2020
Mr. Turnage was very knowledgeable and he made the two day course very interesting and fun. Thank you Mr. Turnage ,I learned a lot from your course. Lew M.
attended on March 7, 2020
The class was great and really enjoyed David’s way of teaching! Eric B.
attended on September 28, 2019
Easy to understand. Very informative. Enjoyed the class! David L.
attended on September 28, 2019
Learned a lot and overall, pleased to have attended. Gary L.
attended on August 16, 2019
Instructor was good. Very informative and well prepared. Tyler S.
attended on July 27, 2019
A great instructor. He kept the class fun and did a great job with explaining everything. Tyler P.
attended on July 27, 2019
Overall, a great course. Hilario C.
attended on July 27, 2019
It’s a good course. All material is very clear for students. Instructor does a great job. Edward V.
attended on June 8, 2019
The trainer was great! He made everything easy to understand and relatable. I'm ready now to take what I've learned and apply it in the field. I'm looking forward to the many classes I plan on enrolling in. Eduardo B.
attended on April 20, 2019
Great! Johnnie Lee S.
attended on April 13, 2019
It was a wonderful course. Ryan L S.
attended on November 14, 2018
A supremely qualified and competent instructor. His years of experience in the industry, as well as in teaching CPO courses, give him both practical experience and an exhaustive knowledge of the subject matter. His willingness to impart what he knows and to seek the success of his students is readily apparent. I highly recommend him as an instructor and will refer my own acquaintances to him for training in this field. Luis M.
attended on October 27, 2018
Great information that will actually help us! I can’t wait to take the CPB course now! James R.
attended on October 27, 2018
Great class with an even better instructor. Mohammed A.
attended on July 28, 2018
Excellent instructor and training course which did add more valuable information to our knowledge. Arthur W.
attended on July 28, 2018
Instructor was very knowledgeable and did a great job of holding the attention of the class. Robert H.
attended on July 14, 2018
The instructor did a great job teaching and said if we had any problem to call him. Michael M.
attended on July 14, 2018
Great class. 222 28th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
TH Jan 09, FR Jan 10 from 8:00am to 5:30pm
*** Instructor David Turnage has received the 2023 Pool and Hot Tub Alliance's Instructor of the Year award. Congratulations David!*** Turnage & Associates provides public and on-site Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training courses in association with the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF). David Turnage, founder and primary instructor of Turnage & Associates, has extensive hands-on experience in the swimming pool and water chemistry industry. Through positions from Operations Management to Chief Operations Officer, he has been directly involved in the day-to-day workings of various pool services, pool construction, pump room repairs, waste treatment, and water chemistry. He earned his first CPO certification in 2002 and then went on to become an instructor for the NSPF in 2003 to share his extensive industry knowledge with others. Turnage & Associate courses incorporate interactive media along with a bit of wit and humor to help students understand and internalize pool industry concepts. David is passionate about pool management education, and ensures students leave class with a thorough understanding of the sometimes-complex math, theories and realities that are associated with the swimming pool industry. As a member of various chamber, apartment, other pool related associations, and sitting on the committee for the model aquatic health code, David is at the cutting edge of industry trends and regulations. David’s philosophy is predicated on being more than just your “one time” instructor, and encourages students to call on Turnage & Associates as a resource for questions or situations that arise when practicing in the field.
Questions? 954-400-0595
