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Certified Pool/Spa Maintenance Specialist Course
Designed for those new to the pool industry or working a pool maintenance route, the Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS) course takes you through the PHTA Service Tech Manual. It provides knowledge of industry standards for safety, pool circulation and filtration, pool maintenance, and water quality, as well as an introduction to electrical systems, pool structures and finishes, heaters and controls, and customer service.
Prerequisites:
- No industry experience required!
- Successful completion of the Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS) course
- Pass the CMS exam
What You'll Learn
Pool maintenance and water quality
Pool circulation and filtration
Electrical systems
Pool structures and finishes
Heaters and controls
Customer service
The CMS course is 24 hours.
Participate in a live, in-person class led by a PHTA Instructor and connect with peers in real time.
Course Location: Independence Civic Center
6363 Selig Drive
Independence, Ohio
Dates: October 14-16 from 8 am to 5 pm and
Certification Exam on October 17 from 8:30 am – 10 am;
Cost: $850.00 per person (includes lunch, coffee, water, and breakfast treats)
Register: https://neohioaquatics.com/shop/ols/products/certified-pool-and-spa-maintenance-specialistor chuck@neohioaquatics.comor call 330.592.9354;
Registration Deadline: September 28, 2026
Instructor: Chuck Kunsman, PHTA-I, CPO, CMS
Exam Information
The CMS Exam is 1.5 hours long, open book, with 75 multiple-choice questions. You must bring a non-programmable calculator. You must score 75% or better to pass.
