Certified CPO Classes Thru Ruffino's School of Pool.

CERTIFIED BY POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE

At Ruffino's School of Pool, We specialize in all commercial size pool and equipment knowledge.

From chemical balancing of large water movement. Water treatment to include. filtrations, sanitation, and water reclamation. Automation, UV, and Bio shield. The pool size is from 25K to 450K and larger. The hands-on knowledge, we have seen it all.

Let Ruffino's School of Pool get you ready for the upcoming season with confidence and know-how to meet any pool challenges!

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Trusted by 45M+ users

CPO for Commercial Operators

The CPO program is celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2024!

The Certified Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO®) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open. Over 650,000 students have been trained since 1973.

CPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations. This course is available as both a blended training program or completely virtual (completely online), and is also eligible for

IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

You will learn how to:

  • Reduce risks in and around the water
  • Prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls
  • Address regulatory guidelines
  • Maintain disinfection and water balance
  • Manage water problems
  • Perform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping
  • Manage chemical feed
  • Utilize automation and technology

As a Certified CPO, you will:

  • Receive a 5-year CPO Certification
  • Receive an electronic CPO Certificate and Wallet Card and receive a hard copy within 4 weeks of passing your exam
  • Receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Have access to supportive career growth with additional Service and Maintenance Certifications
  • Receive a CPO Badge that you can add to your social media and email signature that allows the industry to verify you are current and certified with PHTA
  • Join communities online to better support your efforts in the industry
  • Have the option to become a PHTA Member to continue your education and have further support in your jurisdiction or chapter
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Testimonials

What did you like about the course? Very Informative

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Knowledgable good instructor

Danny Pattipas
  • City: Reno
  • Location: Sparks
  • Postal Code: 89508
  • State: Nevada

What did you like about the course? All of It

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Good Instructor

Annonymus
  • City: Reno
  • State: Nevada

What did you like about the course? Great Information

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Great Job and defenietly made in point as things we may see in routine

Annonymus
  • Location: Fairfeld Inn

What did you like about the course? Taught we how water is affected

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Everything

Dave
  • City: Sparks
  • State: Nevada

What did you like about the course? Positive attitude willingness to answer any questions

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Through & positive attitude pleasant

John
  • Location: Sparks

What did you like about the course? Length of course and throughtness

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Very Helpful and Knowledgeable

Chucle Wadges
  • City: Truckee
  • Postal Code: 96160
  • State: California

What did you like about the course? The Presentation Graphics

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Well Informed

Jose Ortega
  • City: Sparks

What did you like about the course? The Indepth Explaination

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? He was great plus very Informative

Lyle Shine
  • City: Reno
  • Location: Fairfield Inn Sparks
  • Postal Code: 89511
  • State: Nevada

What did you like about the course? The Instruction presentation

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Very Professional

Wade krikwood
  • City: elko
  • Postal Code: 89801
  • State: Nevada

What did you like about the course? The filling in of the voids in my training

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? Very through and helpful

Riy H. Potter
  • City: Sun Valley
  • Location: Fairfield Inn Sparks
  • Postal Code: 89433
  • State: Nevada

What did you like about the course? Informative

What comments do you have about the instructor(s)? He was informate

Carry Staurs
  • City: Carnelian Bay
  • Location: Sparks
  • Postal Code: 96140
  • State: Calafornia

Our Services

Consulting Services

On site in the field demonstration. program maintenance and warranty options / upgrades and cost-efficient solutions.

Sales and Service

Repair with factory trained Technician. in Select markets.

Reno Pool Medic

Reno Pool Medic is an Independent Contractor working with Ruffino's school of pool.

Factory Service trained Technicians in Selected markets

Selected warranty from manufactory in selected markets.
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About Us

Welcome to The Ruffino School of Pool—Your Premier Destination for Commercial Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Training!

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and efficiency of pool and spa facilities? Look no further! I am Mariano Ruffino, a seasoned Commercial CPO Instructor with over 15 years of experience in the dynamic world of commercial pools.

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