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2026 Aquatic Facility Operator Course - Virtual

October 21, 2026 8:00 AM - October 22, 2026 5:00 PM (CDT)

Description

The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) course is a two-day national certification program offered by the National Recreation and Park Association and co-hosted by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. The program is designed to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date training for pool operators and focuses on water chemistry, disinfection, mechanical systems, operations, healthy pools and safety. Upon successful completion of the AFO Course and a 50-question open book exam, participants will be certified for 5 years by the National Certification Board in coordination with the National Recreation and Park Association. If your job requires you to oversee a public pool or aquatic facility, or you are looking to further educate yourself on aquatic facility maintenance and operations, you are encouraged to take this course.


Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.


Location

Virtual - Zoom


Course Materials 

Registration for course & exam includes the 7th Edition AFO Course Manual. Course materials will be sent to attendees before the start of the course. Registration for the exam only is common for certification renewal and therefore does not include course materials.


Special Exam Accommodations

Candidates with a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request a special accommodation for the exam. The request can be completed by submitting the Request for Exam Accommodations Form to duane@ilipra.org at the time of registration.


English as a Second Language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. The request can be completed by submitting the ESL Accommodation Request Form to duane@ilipra.org at the time of registration.


CEUs

Course is approved for 1.5 continuing education units and will be awarded to those in attendance for both days of class. The course content has been approved for 15 total hours of continuing education, which means it can be used for CPRE, CPRP, and AFO certification renewals.


  • Group A (Circulation, Filtration, Heating and Power, Water Chemistry, etc) - 1.0 CEUs
  • Group B (Preventative Maintenance, Safety Considerations, etc) - 0.5 CEUs


For more information about the AFO certification renewal policy, visit NRPA's website at https://www.nrpa.org/certification/AFO/afo-renewal/.


Course & Exam Schedule

For complete details on the course/exam schedule, see below or download the schedule.


DayTimeActivity
Wed, October 21, 20267:30 - 8:00 a.m.Check-In

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Lecture

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Lunch

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Lecture
Thurs, October 22, 20267:30 - 8:00 a.m.Check-In

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Lecture

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Lecture

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Final Exam


Pricing


Course and Exam (includes manual)

$350 Member / $525 Non-Member

Exam Only (does not include manual)

$150 Member / $225 Non-Member


Need financial assistance?

Department of Defence (DOD) Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)

529 Savings Plan *

*All NRPA certification programs are identified as eligible credentialing programs. If you are the beneficiary of a 529 fund, please contact the organization that manages your fund for more information.

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Contact Information

Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA)
Name: Duane Smith
Phone: (708) 588-2288
Email: duane@ilipra.org
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