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June 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.

Online classes:

www.onlinepoolclasses.com

Online educational sessions are on demand and available 24/7.

CPO classes are virtual and monthly at www.CPOclass.com. The virtual CPO Class is eligible for the Service Industry News Coupon: NEWS24 which gives the user $50 off any CPO Class on site. No max. Coupon expir es 12/31/2024

Courses

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

CPO Class Schedule: May 15 & 16, 2024 June 26 & 27, 2024 July 30 & 31, 2024 August 28 & 29, 2024 Sept 25 & 26, 2024 October 23 & 24, 2024 November 20 & 21, 2024 December 16 & 17, 2024

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