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March 14, 2024
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.

Rudy’s lessons include a frameable certificate of training.

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 at: https://poolclass.teachable. com/?affcode=943929_gh_clrtg.

Online classes:

www.onlinepoolclasses.com

Algae Prevention & Eradication Certification Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) certificate class FREE Troubleshooting Suction Side leaks certificate class FREE Diatomaceous Earth Calculations certificate class Mustard Algae Seminar certificate session A look at Cyanuric Acid certificate session FREE Water Testing & Test Kit Interferences certificate class Class Schedule: 2-day CPO Certification (Virtual) January 17 & 18, 2024 11 AM – 7 PM ET both days February 21 & 22, 2024 11 AM – 7 PM ET both days March 20 & 21, 2024 11 AM – 7 PM ET both days April 17 & 18, 2024 11 AM – 7 PM ET both days May 15 & 16, 2024 11 AM – 7 PM ET both days Online CPO Certification Renewal: https://poolclass.teachable. com/?affcode=943929_gh _clrtg.

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