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What Our Students Say About CPO® Certification Training

At Ursin Aquatic Pool Academy, we’ve helped hundreds of students from Florida, the Bahamas, and around the world earn their Certified Pool & Spa Operator® Certification. These CPO Students’ Class Ratings share real feedback from attendees, offering trusted Ursin Aquatic training ratings and practical CPO class insights from both in-person and online courses.

Jacksonville, FL
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October 2, 2024
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In-depth info. Unprofessional humor Put people down as a joke Too quiet
Texas
Alex O.
July 20, 2025
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I liked that it was open book and straightforward We covered a lot in a short amount of time. Awesome, very intelligent and fun teacher..
Bullhead, City, AZ
High Desert Pool Service
November 7, 2022
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Ability to express questions and have over-the-top answers. Very funny! Hope to have his class in the next 5 years
Massachusetts
Maddi G.
May 19, 2024
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Some things that I really liked about this class were having paperwork that we were told to print out in color right in front of us, which allowed me to not have to go through this handbook as much But it also helped me follow along with my instructor I also really liked how funny August can be since I can be very shy, and he did not make the class as awkward as I thought it would be In addition to this, I liked how he answered our questions thoroughly and did not make anyone feel as though they had a dumb question I also really appreciated the 5–15-minute breaks that we would get from time to time Furthermore, I really loved that the test was open notebook, and the notes that we took helped me a lot. My instructor was very funny and, for the most part, stayed on task Although he did sometimes get distracted into other conversations, it always somehow correlated with what we were doing He also made me feel welcomed I was the youngest in the class, I believe, yet I did not feel as though I was picked on for being the youngest one or singled out Finally, he was able to properly give us the information we needed as simply as he could, which I appreciated him not make the work so challenging. Thank you very much for allowing me to take this class, it will now benefit me in the long run!
Tallahassee, FL
Stephen W.
June 18, 2022
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I found it very informative, and August conducted a superb class! Very knowledgeable and presented the info in ways that the whole class understood. I’m happy to have taken the class and achieved the CPO Certification It will be valuable as a swimming pool professional..
Brentwood, CA
Vlad K.
April 21, 2024
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Knowledgeable instructor, able to get certified online. Great instructor, he knows how to deliver a lot of information and make it sound like fun..

These student ratings reflect the quality and consistency of training at Ursin Aquatic Pool Academy, the CPO training division of Ursin Aquatic Solutions. Student feedback highlights trusted Ursin Aquatic training and real CPO class insights from pool professionals nationwide.

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How We Collect and Share Student Feedback

Student feedback plays an important role in maintaining high training standards at Ursin Aquatic Pool Academy. After each CPO course, we invite students to share their experience regarding course content, instructor clarity, pacing, and overall value. As a result, future students gain a clearer understanding of what to expect before enrolling.

Because we offer CPO courses both in person and online, experiences may vary slightly depending on format. However, we design every course to follow nationally recognized standards and prepare students for certification with confidence. In addition, our instructors focus on clarity and practical application throughout each session.

We publish student reviews without editing for tone or sentiment, ensuring transparency and authenticity. By sharing this feedback openly, we help prospective students make informed decisions while continuing to improve our instruction.

Learn more about national CPO standards from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
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