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January 31, 2022
Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants

Algae Prevention & Eradication Specialist Certification

Attend the only certification program in the swimming pool industry with a specialized focus on algae. Take an in-depth look at the species that can develop in recreational waters and the best methods of hampering & thwarting growth.

The Algae Prevention & Eradication Specialist certification course will provide the tools necessary to make your pools safer, easier to maintain, and more profitable. Add a marketable point of difference that will give you an edge over your competition. Meet the requirements and you are certified!

This class is online.Register here: https://www.onlinepoolclasses.com/p/ algae-prevention-eradication-specialistcertification.

Alum Certification Class

Learn the history of aluminum sulfate, its uses today, and its applications in pool water treatment. In use since 1500 BC, Aluminum sulfate (Alum) has been the first step in water treatment longer than any other chemical in known history.

This class is online. Register here: https://www.onlinepoolclasses.com/p/ all-about-aluminum-sulfate.

Pool Water Testing & Test Kit Interferences

You don’t have to be a chemist to test water correctly, and you just need to adhere to some basic techniques.

In the session, we will share the play-by-play on the steps and teach you to recognize some of the interferences that can get in your way. At $9.99 per student, this is one you can use to train each member of your team. Great for experienced techs and new hires!

This class is online.Register here: https://www.onlinepoolclasses.com/p/ water-testing-test-kit-interferences.

Certified Pool Operator Course

The Certified Pool & Spa Operator

(CPO ) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping pools safer and keeping them open.

CPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations.

——— In-person 1-Day CPO Certification February 16, Thomasville, GA

https://cpoclass.com/product/cpoclass- thomasville-ga/

March 23, Orange Park, FL

https://cpoclass.com/product/cpoclass- orange-park-fl/

April 19, Talahassee, Fl

https:// cpoclass. com/ product/ cpo-class-tallahassee-fl/.

Online CPO Certification February 9, 17, 23. March 16, 30. April 13, 27. May 11, 27. ——— Free Diatomaceous Earth Calculations

https://www.onlinepoolclasses. com/p/how-to-vacuum-de-filter

Free Suction-side leak Troubleshooting Course

https://www.onlinepoolclasses. com/p/how-to-troubleshooting-asuction- side-leak

Fishing Trip, March 23

Boat leaves at 8AM:

https://cpoclass.com/product/cpocertification- fishing-combo/

——— Aquatic Training Institute: Telephone 352- 598- 0229; https://cpoclass.com

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