The Certified Pool/Spa Inspector™ (CPI™) online training course is designed to provide a standardized training program for health officials and pool operators on conducting pool and spa inspections.  The purpose of this training program is to assure a sanitary, healthy, and safe environment for the public when using swimming pools and spas.  Purchase of the Certified Pool/Spa Inspector™ Handbook includes an access code to register for the online course for one student.

For those that are CPO® Certified, they may get an additional certification through the National Swimming Pool Foundation by completing the course successfully and submitting a certification request with a $30 fee to NSPF. 

In this course you will learn:

• The basis for the code requirements and why a violation is a public health hazard
• How to perform an inspection of the pool and spa area
• How to evaluate swimming pool operation and maintenance
• How the circulation system and its components work
• How to evaluate a facility for Pool & Spa Safety Act compliance
• The uniqueness in spa inspections
• About recreational water illnesses
• Supervision and operator records
• The uniqueness of aquatic play features
• Basic swimming pool design standards and their impact on public health