The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance was formed in 2019, combining the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) and the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF). With the mission to “Celebrate the Water,” we facilitate the expansion of swimming, water safety and related research, and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer, and keeping pools open to serve communities. We accomplish this mission both internally at PHTA, and externally through our family: PHTA Chapters, GENESIS®, California Spa Association, Step Into™ Swim Campaign, and the World Aquatic Health™ Conference.
All our products are technically sound, convenient to take, and designed with the user in mind. PHTA Instructors have trained over 450,000+ professionals in 101 countries. Our primary courses are the Advanced Service Technician™ Training (ASTCM Certification), for residential technicians, and our Certified Pool/Spa Operator® (CPO®) Certification Program, for commercial facility operators.
Over $4 million in grants funded by PHTA have impacted policies and practices around the world. We attract hundreds of professionals from around the globe to the World Aquatic Health™ Conference each year to learn of the latest advances. In 2012, we launched Step Into Swim™ Campaign, a 10-year initiative to create 1 million more swimmers.
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Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO®)
Provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations and helps protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.
Professional Pool & Spa Operator
The Professional Pool and Spa Operator (PPSO) certification course is the new premier choice for certification and is accepted by all states that require certification.
Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional
Certified Pool & Spa Building Professionals (CBP) raise confidence with prospective customers and your industry visibility among pool and spa manufacturers, distributors and buying groups.
Certified Pool & Spa Inspector (CPI™)
Provides a standardized training program for health officials and pool operators to conduct pool and spa inspections. Training assures a sanitary, healthy, and safe environment.
Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician
This pool technician certification course will make you able to keep pools running more efficiently with a better understanding of circulation, filtration, hydraulics and electricity.
Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist
After completing this pool maintenance certification course, you will have gained a strong understanding of safety, pool circulation and filtration, pool maintenance, and water quality.
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