Pool Certifications
Pool Permit requirements are regulated by your city's Code Compliance Department. To determine which certification is required, please contact your local municipality.
Manager of Pool Operations (MPO)
This certification is a 2-year local certification issued by the City of Dallas. You will work directly with the City of Dallas to sign up for an upcoming program. For details about upcoming MPO classes, CLICK HERE. Once you have selected preferred and alternative class dates, you will complete THIS FORM and submit to the address listed at the bottom of the form.
For information about pool permits for the City of Dallas, you will need to contact Code Compliance Services.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
This certification is a 5-year national certification issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and is required by the state of Texas. Local municipalities may require an alternative certification. CLICK HERE for a list of upcoming CPO classes hosted by AAGD.
Certifications are issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and are E-MAILED directly to the student based on the email that is provided on the exam. Digital delivery of certificates can take up to 7-10 weeks after the class. For questions about the status of your certificate, you can contact the PHTA. You will need to provide them with your name, registered e-mail, date of exam and your instructor name (English Instructor: Stephen Hunter with PoolSure / Spanish Instructor: Eduardo Gomez with PoolSure)
Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
service@PHTA.org
719-540-9119
You may also request a certificate replacement online HERE.