To assist the owners or operators of public swimming pools and spas obtain the required training, the Department has prepared a list of approved training courses. Please contact the training provider directly for information regarding training schedules, locations, registration and fees.
| The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals 211 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone (703) 838-0083 http://apsp.org/splash |
| American Swimming Pool and Spa Association 1108 Little River Drive Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone (877) pool school, 877-766-5724 http://www.swimmingpooloperator.com Approved Online:National Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician, Duration: 14 Hours |
| Aquatic Training Institute (ATI) – Certified Pool Technician (CPT) Training 6340 N Eldridge Parkway Ste. N Houston, TX 77041 Phone (800) 385-0270 http://www.aquatictraininginstitute.com Approved Online:16 Hour Course |
| Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) (Formerly NSPF) – Certified Pool Operator ® Training: 2111 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 838-0083 https://www.phta.org/ Online Course is approved. |
| National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) https://www.nrpa.org/certification/AFO/ Elizabeth Gonzales Phone: (703) 858-2186 Email: EGonzales@nrpa.org |