Certified Pool Operator (CPO)-Bilingual Course


Wednesday, November 3, 2027
at
8:30 AM (EDT)
to Thursday, November 4, 2027 at 5:00 PM (EDT)
* Registration open until 10/21/27 at 10:00 AM (EDT)
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* Registration open until 10/21/27 at 10:00 AM (EDT)

Time: 8:30 am– 5:00 pm | Registration begins at 8:15 am
Instructor: Angel Garcia, PHTA Certified CPO Instructor
Continuing Education Credit: 6.00 CEC’s


This course offers material and testing in both English and Spanish. 

According to Florida Law 64E-9.018,

"An individual who services a public pool by maintaining the cleanliness, water quality, and chemical balance of public pools shall be certified. To be certified an individual must demonstrate knowledge of public pools…(and) shall attend a training course of national recognition that is approved by the department of at least 16 hours in length and shall pass a test acceptable to the department."

The certification curriculum will cover information regarding: proper pool chemistry, mitigating physical hazards, facility management, general safety, risk, and liability topics among others. Please note: The CPO certification is only valid for 5 years. 


 

  Are you interested in sponsoring this course? Click "Register Now" for options or contact Heather@aago.org.


* Registration open until 10/21/27 at 10:00 AM (EDT)
Register Now
* Registration open until 10/21/27 at 10:00 AM (EDT)

Class Pricing

  • APASS Subscriber: $385.00
  • Members: $425.00 
  • Non-members: $550.00

Payment must be received before the first date of class.

This course is qualified for 6 CEC's and is designed for:


    Meet Your Instructor

    Angel Garcia
    Maintenance Training Director

    Angel Garcia has nearly 20 years of experience in maintenance with expertise in training and management. He is a certified CPO instructor through PHTA. Angel is a graduate of Florida Metropolitan University, where he obtained a Bachelor's of Business Administration. He worked onsite for over 10 years as a Maintenance Supervisor and Corporate Trainer with Camden Property Trust. Angel currently serves as a Maintenance Trainer for Hines. 

    For More Information:

    Keeley Manganaro

    Keeley Manganaro

    Education Coordinator, AAGO

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    (407)644-0539 x2001