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August 31, 2025
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-2face 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:

http://www.onlinepoolclasses.com www.onlinepoolclasses.com Online educational sessions are on demand and available 24/7. CPO classes are virtual and monthly at www.CPOclass.com. The vir- http://www.CPOclass.com

tual CPO Class is eligible for the Service Industry News Coupon: NEWS24 which gives the user $50 off any CPO Class on site. No max.

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 Virtual CPO Class Schedule: August 20 & 21, 2025 September 17 & 18, 2025 October 8 & 9, 2025 Nov 5 & 6, 2025 In Person CPO Class December 15 & 16, 2025

Take advantage of Rudy' s

End of the Season discount by enrolling in a class from September through December.

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