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)
» Fee: Full Course In-Person: $360/person - Non IPRA Member
» Fee: Full Course In-Person: $350/person - IPRA Member
» Fee: Fusion, Online + Second Day In-Person: $385/person - (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/person - (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.
*Spanish manual/test is available upon request
The IPRA has launched a new point of sales system. If you are NOT currently an IPRA member you will need to register as a GUEST.
** All registrations must be completed online. ONLY credit card payments are being accepted at this time.**
Registration
School #1 - October 22 & 23, 2024 Burlington
Pzazz Fun City, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
CPO #1 Registration link – click here
School #2 - November 5 & 6, 2024 Cedar Rapids
Hilton Garden Inn, 4640 N. River Blvd, NE, Cedar Rapids
CPO #2 Registration link – click here
School #3 – December 10 & 11, 2024 Davenport
Best Western Plus, 100 W. 76th St, Davenport
CPO #3 Registration link – click here
School #4 – January 7 & 8, 2025 Dubuque
Best Western Plus, 3100 Dodge St, Dubuque
CPO #4 Registration link – click here
School #5 - January 21 & 22, 2025 Cedar Falls
Hilton Garden Inn, 7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
CPO #5 Registration link – click here
School #6 - February 4 & 5, 2025 Sioux City
Hilton Garden Inn, 1132 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City
CPO #6 Registration link – click here
School #7 – February 11 & 12, 2025 Ankeny
Courtyard by Marriott, 2405 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny
CPO #7 Registration link – click here
School #8 – March 4 & 5, 2025 Coralville
Radisson Inn Conference Center, 1220 1st Ave, Coralville
CPO #8 Registration link – click here
School #9 - April 8 & 9, 2025 Clear Lake
Best Western Plus, 2023 7th Ave, North, Clear Lake
CPO #9 Registration link – click here
School #10 - April 29 & 30, 2025 Cedar Rapids
Hilton Garden Inn, 4640 N. River Blvd, NE, Cedar Rapids
CPO #10 Registration link – click here
School #11 - June 24 & 25, 2025 Fort Dodge
Crossroads Hotel & Convention Center , 1518 3rd Ave, NW, Fort Dodge (Formally known as Best Western Plus)
CPO #11 Registration link – click here
School #12 - July 29 & 30, 2025 Ames
Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames
CPO #12 Registration link – click here