September 7-11 & September 14-17, 2026 –Virtual Certified Service Technician (CST)

PHTA Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST®) Course

Advance your career and take your pool service skills to the next level with the Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST®) course from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). This nationally recognized certification is designed for pool and spa service professionals who want to strengthen their advanced technical knowledge and skills in service, repair, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

Course Dates: September 7–11 & September 14–17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM EST each night
Format: Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Total Instruction: 24 Hours
Final Night: CST® Certification Testing
Cost: $849

Our convenient evening format is designed to help students learn more effectively. Rather than covering the material in a traditional 3-day class, the 24 hours of instruction are spread across shorter evening sessions. This gives students more time to absorb the information, review key concepts, ask questions, and prepare for the certification exam—without feeling overwhelmed by long days of training.

Topics covered include advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics, pumps, filters, heaters, circulation systems, electrical fundamentals for pool and spa equipment, equipment efficiency, safety, and industry best practices.

Students will receive comprehensive CST® training aligned with PHTA standards, exam preparation, and testing. Upon successful completion of the standards, exam preparation, and testing. Upon successful completion of the requirements and exam, students will earn their official PHTA Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST®) certification.

Build your technical knowledge. Improve your troubleshooting skills. Increase your confidence. Advance your career in the pool and spa service industry.