2027 CPO: Certified Pool Operator
Certified Pool Operator Class: National Certification & South Carolina
Event Details
Get Your Pool Team Certified and Ready!
Great for apartment communities, HOAs, hotels, and aquatic facilities.
Become a Certified Pool Operator and gain the knowledge and confidence to operate and maintain swimming pools safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.
Taught by industry expert Mark Cukro, this comprehensive course combines essential pool operations training with preparation for National “CPO” Certification and South Carolina Pool Operator requirements.
South Carolina requires public swimming pools to operate under the direction of a qualified operator holding a valid South Carolina Pool Operator certification from a provider approved by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. Approved certification programs include both National CPO and South Carolina examinations.
Participants will learn about key topics such as water chemistry, testing and treatment, filtration and circulation, sanitation, equipment operation, troubleshooting, safety, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance.
Mark brings a practical, real-world teaching style that goes beyond simply preparing participants for an exam. The goal is to help operators understand why pools behave the way they do, how to recognize problems before they become expensive, and how to maintain safe, clean, properly operating aquatic facilities.
Who Should Attend
Ideal for:
- Apartment and multifamily maintenance professionals
- Hotel and hospitality staff
- HOA and community managers
- Recreation and aquatic facility personnel
- Maintenance supervisors and technicians
- Office personnel
- Anyone responsible for the operation or maintenance of public swimming pools
- Anyone that wants to learn about swimming pool operations and get certified
Textbooks must be ordered in advance for this class.
Please register in advance to ensure enough textbooks are ordered for all participants.
Mark Cukro
Mark is the President of Plus One Consulting, Inc. and founder of Service Team Training. Mark is a national speaker, a thought leader and one of the most trusted resources in the industry on customer service, service team development, and training.
His certifications include CAPS, CAMT I, CAMTII, CPO, CPO Instructor with the PHTA, EPA proctor for the NEW 608 certification as well as all HVAC Excellence courses. Mark is also a NAAEI Instructor and worked on the development of the new CAMT program. Prior to Starting his own company, he was the Director of Service Team Development for Colonial Properties Trust, Inc, a New York Stock Exchange traded company with 148 properties and over 48,000 apartment homes.
On a personal note, Mark is also a professional Jiu Jitsu Coach and owns and operates a Martial Arts Academy in Harrisburg, NC. and also owns commercial and residential real estate.
What you should receive prior to class:
- Prep Guide (attached) – English Only
- Workbook guide (attached) – Available in English and Spanish
- Resource guide (attached) – English Only
Students receive these materials in their registration confirmation e-mail.
What you must have for class:
- Pen and Pencil with an eraser
- Calculator (not your phone)
- Current and valid photo ID. Drivers license, passport or other issued ID.
- Note paper, Printed Study, Prep Guide, and Resource guide (all are attached)
- Phones are required to be powered off during class.
The student is responsible for bringing these.
What you need to do prior to class:
- Be sure to study all the material thoroughly!
- Answer questions in the Pool STT Prep Guide based on the information in all workbooks/guides attached
How class will work
- We will have a full day of class and calculations. You will be given an exam at the end of the day or on the next day and can use all your notes and study guide.
- Your cell phone must be completely OFF during the entire class and exam
- You cannot have anyone help you with the questions on the exam.
- You must have a valid photo ID – (no ID = no certification)
- The association will provide you with your certificate a few days after class.
- The instructor gives all certificates to the association.