Certified Pool Operator School
Effective September 1, 2021 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will NOT recognize 100% virtual/on-learning of Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Certified Pool Operator ® (CPO) courses. PHTA Fusion/Blended learning is recognized as it involves +/- 8 hours of self-paced online learning followed by attending day two in-person (starting with Chapter 11) and taking open-book exam.
All classes begin at 8:30 am conclude at 5:00 pm. Classes held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fee includes instruction, handouts, break snacks, and lunch. Participants must make their own arrangements for hotel room and evening supper, should an overnight stay be necessary. The brochure below includes phone number for hotel reservations.
Instructor is Pool & Hot Tub Alliance national award recipient, David Peters.
This course is approved for 1.3 CEU towards CPRP or CPRE (Certified Park and Recreation Professional / Executive).
Certified Pool and Spa Operator Schools
(Pool & Hot Tub Alliance approved - www.phta.org)
PHTA has announced price increases effective January 1, 2026. Register by December 31, 2025, to get the early bird pricing. Each class will increase by $40 on January 1, 2026.
» Fee: Full Course In-Person: $360/$400 - Non IPRA Member
» Fee: Full Course In-Person: $350/$390 - IPRA Member
» Fee: Fusion, Online + Second Day In-Person: $385/$425 - (includes online access with password, manual, classroom day two, day two open book exam). Online will take approximately +/- 8 hours to complete. Must register 14 days in advance of class.
» Fee: Fusion, Online + first & Second Day In-Person: $410/$450 - (includes online access with password, manual, classroom day one and two, day two open book exam). Online will take approximately +/- 8 hours to complete. Must register 14 days in advance of class.
*If you wish to register for a Fusion option course. Please contact Kelly Johnson Rose at 641-325-2164 to register over the phone. Payment of credit card is required at the time of registration.
**Spanish manual/test is available upon request
** All registrations must be completed online. ONLY credit card payments are being accepted at this time.**
If you are NOT currently an IPRA member you will need to register as a GUEST.
Registration
NEW! School #1 - October 21 & 22, 2025 Council Bluffs
Holiday Inn Council Bluffs @ Ameristar, 2202 River Road, Council Bluffs
CPO #1 Registration link – click here
School #2 - November 4 & 5, 2025 Cedar Rapids
Hilton Garden Inn, 4640 N. River Blvd, NE, Cedar Rapids
CPO #2 Registration link – click here
School #3 – December 9 & 10, 2025 Davenport
Best Western Plus, 100 W. 76th St, Davenport
CPO #3 Registration link – click here
School #4 – January 13 & 14, 2026 Dubuque
Best Western Plus, 3100 Dodge St, Dubuque
CPO #4 Registration link – click here
School #5 - January 27 & 28, 2026 Cedar Falls
Hilton Garden Inn, 7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
CPO #5 Registration link – click here
School #6 - February 10 & 11, 2026 Sioux City
Hilton Garden Inn, 1132 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City
CPO #6 Registration link – click here
School #7 – February 17 & 18, 2026 Ankeny
Courtyard by Marriott, 2405 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny
CPO #7 Registration link – click here
School #8 – March 10 & 11, 2026 Coralville
Holiday Inn, 1220 1st Ave, Coralville
CPO #8 Registration link – click here
School #9 - April 7 & 8, 2026 Clear Lake
Best Western Plus, 2023 7th Ave, North, Clear Lake
CPO #9 Registration link – click here
School #10 - April 28 & 29, 2026 Cedar Rapids
Hilton Garden Inn, 4640 N. River Blvd, NE, Cedar Rapids
CPO #10 Registration link – click here
School #11 - June 23 & 24, 2026 Fort Dodge
Crossroads Hotel & Convention Center, 1518 3rd Ave, NW, Fort Dodge
CPO #11 Registration link – click here
School #12 - July 28 & 29, 2026 Ames
Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames
CPO #12 Registration link – click here