PHTA University — Continuing Education Pick the certification that is right for you:


Widely accepted by local and state authorities, PHTA University designations are widely accepted by local and state authorities and helps protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.


Certification Skillset Health code adherence, safety standards


CPO Certified Pool 


Accepted in states requiring commercial pool operator certification


Designed for pool operator managers and owners


Health code adherence, safety standards


PPSO Professional Pool & Spa 


CBP Certified Pool & Spa Building 


CSP Certified Pool  


CST Certified 


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 Pool & Spa  


CHTT Certified Hot Tub


 CRP Certified


Pool & Spa Retail 


sales, customer service 0 Years


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Aquatic Facility Operations, water treatment


1-2 Years


Included with course fee


Entry-level pool maintenance 0 Years $115 Pool Technician


Accepted in states requiring commercial pool operator certification


Designed for those entering the aquatics profession


Pool and spa construction design 5+ Years Pool chemical balance, pool maintenance 5+ Years Pool repair, water chemicals 1–2 years 0 Years


Included with course fee


0 Years


Included with course fee


Years of Experience


Cost of Exam


Potential Job Opportunities


Commercial Swimming Pool


Operator, manager, engineer, service company professional, health


official, facility owner, pool builder, designer


Commercial Swimming Pool


Operator, manager, engineer, service company professional, health


official, facility owner, pool builder, designer


$250 $250 $115


Pool builder, designer Pool service, water specialist Pool technician


Maintenance worker


Portable hot tub servicing


0 Years


$115


Included with course fee


Hot tub service technician Retailer, salesperson


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