Certified Pool Operator Training
Get CPO Certified in the Midwest
Ozarks Aquatic Training Institute offers Certified Pool Operator courses in-person, blended, and fully online — built for facility managers and aquatic professionals.
Choose Your Learning Format
OATI offers three flexible pathways to earn your CPO certification — designed to fit your schedule and location.
ClassroomIn-Person
Hands-on, instructor-led training at a Midwest facility. Ideal for teams and those who learn best in a structured classroom environment with direct instructor access.
Multiple Midwest locations available
HybridBlended
Complete coursework online at your own pace, then join a condensed in-person session for hands-on skills and certification testing.
Flexible scheduling — online + one day in person
RemoteOnline Only
Fully remote CPO certification from anywhere. Complete all coursework and testing online — perfect for busy professionals and remote locations.
100% remote — complete from anywhere
Why OATI
The Midwest's Authority on CPO Certification
Ozarks Aquatic Training Institute was founded to bring expert-level pool operator training to facility managers, aquatic directors, and pool staff across the Midwest and beyond.
Our instructors bring decades of real-world aquatic facility experience to every course. We don't just teach the material — we teach you how to apply it the moment you walk back onto your pool deck.
Whether you're certifying a new hire or renewing your own credentials, OATI delivers the most thorough, practical CPO training available in the region.
500+
Certified Graduates
10+
Years of Experience
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