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January 14, 2026
Certified Pool & Spa ….

Certified Pool & Spa Retail

Professional

This online course will give you the skills and core business knowledge needed to effectively run a retail pool business. This self-paced, interactive class is eight hours and costs $199 for members ($299 for nonmembers). No prior experience required!

PHTA certification represents excellence in achievement and demonstrates proficiency in the pool and hot tub professional. Certified professionals have completed rigorous testing and are required to commit to ongoing professional development and recertification. CPO certifications are valid for five years from the end of the month of issuance.All other PHTA certifications (CMS, CST, CSP, CPI, CHTT, CRP, and Certified Pool Builder & Design Professionals) are valid for three years, ending on December 31 of the third year.

For more information visit https:// www.phta.org/certification/ https://www.phta.org/certification/ https://www.phta.org/certification/

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