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November 10, 2022
Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants

Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants is a worldwide leader in in-person and online/virtual swimming pool education.

All sessions, virtual and face-2-face are led by 30+ year pool industry veteran and pool water chemistry expert, Rudy Stankowitz.

Class offerings include everything from PHTA CPO ( Certified Pool Operator) certification through advanced algae prevention & eradication.

Stankowitz utilizes a method that incorporates real-world scenarios in a unique format that engages the student, providing a rich learning environment that makes learning about swimming pools FUN!

Online sessions allow an individual to learn at their own pace, as time permits logging in and out as often as they please.

In-person classes are jam-packed with chemistry demonstrations and hands-on opportunities.

Each of Rudy’s lessons includes a certificate of training worthy of framing.

Increase your swimming pool knowledge from the classroom in-person, or online/virtual from the office, shop, living room, on a boat, or in your underwear; anywhere an internet connection is available.

Sign up for our online/virtual pool classes today at www. cpoclass.com.

Online classes:

Algae Prevention & Eradication Spe c i a l i s t Certification (5-hour course) – $199.99

Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) Certification (70-minute course) $19.99

Water Testing & Test Kit Interferences (1.5-hour course) $9.99

• Diatomaceous Earth Calculations – FREE ONLINE CLASS Troubleshooting Suctionside leaks

CPO Certification Attend from anywhere in the country, anywhere in the world. All Virtual classes are from 11 a.m. (ET) to 7 p.m. ET (Both days).

Class Schedule:

2-day CPO Certification (Virtual) -$374.99 Jan. 11-12, 2023 Feb. 1-2, 2023 Mar. 1-2, 2023 April 5-6, 2023 May 3-4, 2023 June 7-8, 2023 Save $50 on CPO Renewal (1-day class, online or in-person) with discount code: servindnews.

Reg $249.99. With Service Industry News special discount code you can re-certify for only $199.99.

Contact, 352-598-0229; www. CPOclass.com.

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