The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), founded in 1965, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving public health worldwide by attracting more people to safer aquatic environments. NSPF® is committed to improving public health by encouraging healthier living through aquatic education and research. The NSPF® is the leading educator for pool and spa professionals who service and operate public and private pools and spas and for public health officials who are responsible for pool safety.

The Foundation works toward its mission with educational products like Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification training, the Pool Math™ Workbook, the Aquatic Safety Compendium™, eProAcademy™ Online Training Center, and the World Aquatic Health™ Conference. The NSPF® Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification program is the leading international education and certification program for pool and spa operators and health officials protecting the public from illness and injury. The NSPF® has certified over 200,000 pool operators to date. In 2006 alone, about 20,000 people were trained.

The NSPF® is the leader funding grants to prevent illness, injury and drowning, including a grant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce recreational water illness. In addition, the NSPF®  is funding a study by the American Red Cross, YMCA, and US Lifesaving to understand the science behind drowning prevention at guarded facilities. The NSPF® funds grants to help reduce risk at aquatic facilities and has also funded the CDC's Healthy Swimming Project for three consecutive years.

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world's largest international trade association and leading industry advocate representing the swimming pool, spa, and hot tub industry, with a mission to enhance the business success of its members. APSP members adhere to a code of business ethics and share a commitment to public health and safety. Our member companies include manufacturers, manufacturers' agents, distributors, designers, builders, installers, retailers, and service professionals.

APSP promotes professional best practices through education, certification, standards, research, and safety. Our members receive:

1. •Market insight and industry promotion
   

2. •The latest in industry standards to increase consumer satisfaction, advocate safety, and aid government and health officials
   

3. •A wealth of educational opportunities and resources for industry best practices
   

4. •A partner for success

Online learning is becoming the preferred training for busy professionals. To make continuing education more convenient, NSPF® developed eProAcademy™. Courses are professionally produced to provide thorough coverage of each subject and are designed specifically for online learning. Now, you can take courses as needed, at your convenience, and at your own pace.

eProAcademy is education for professionals brought to you by NSPF®. The National Swimming Pool Foundation® is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to educating aquatic professionals on how to create safer aquatic environments in order to improve public health and attract more people to aquatic activities. We reinvest proceeds from our educational products into research grants and fellowships.

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6005 Powers Avenue, Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL 32217

Phone: 904.731.3144

Registration/Payment Methods: The Portofino Pools Technical Institute gladly accepts Visa or MasterCard payments via telephone.  We also will accept a check.  However, if paying by telephone or check, please download and complete the Portofino Pools Technical Institute Registration.pdf with your name, address, and course selection and submit with your payment to Portofino Pools, 6005 Powers Avenue, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32217, via FAX at 904-731-9291 or email to train@portofinopools.com.  Please contact us at: train@portofinopools.com or 904-731-3144 with any questions.

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In response to our tremendous success with a growing number of students requesting additional courses, WE ARE NOW OFFERING 4 courses which includes the APSP® CMS (Certified Maintenance Specialist) course.

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