Is The CPO Certification The Same If You Get It Online Versus In-Person?

Is an Online CPO Certification The Same as In Person?

Let's be honest, times are changing. Everything is going online; shopping, dating, even education! And with these changing times come a lot of potential confusion, primarily confusion over whether or not there's a difference between a CPO Certification that is achieved in an in-person class vs. an online CPO Course. In this quick article, we'll break that down so you can make an informed decision that best fits your needs. Let's dive in!

So, Does An Online CPO Course Provide The Same Certification As An In-Person Class?

The simple answer is, yes, an online CPO Course provides you with the exact same CPO Certification as a in-person class does. There's no need to worry that your certification is lesser than or holds less weight if achieved online vs. in-person, they are the same certification.

And that's about as simple as it needs to be! BUT there are a couple of things to keep in mind when choosing between an in-person CPO Certification Class vs. an online one. So, while we have your attention, let's cover a couple of those good-to-knows. 

State Requirements for CPO Certification 

Please keep in mind that all states accept CPO Certification as a valid certification, but some states may not allow you to take it online and will instead require that you take it in-person. To see if your state allows online CPO Certification click here. 

So as long as your state allows it, you are more than welcome to get your CPO Certification online.

Is Every Online Swimming Pool Certification The Same As CPO Certification?

Simply put, no, there are multiple programs out there that claim the same reputation as the CPO Certification, but all of them fall short in many, many ways. In fact, we've actually written an entire article specially designed to help you know how to avoid being scammed by a counterfeit program or duped into an online program that isn't accepted in your area. To access that article, click here. 

Should I take an Online or An In-Person CPO Course?

Yet again, another great question! In fact, that question so good that our next article will outlining that very topic. So stay tuned for that! If you don't feel like waiting for that article to come out though, you can email us directly at info@pooltrainingacademy.com or call us at 970-388-6046 and we'll be happy to help you figure out which method best suits you. 

How Do I Sign Up For A CPO Certification Class?

Finally, for those who know which path they want to take already, feel free to get started on your CPO Certification journey by clicking here.