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Interested in bringing GENESIS® faculty to your office/facility to meet with your team? An in-person GENESIS® program tailored to your team would save travel time and expenses for your staff and provide all with the same education to provide your company with an edge over the competition. Contact Jeanne Mendelson, PHTA Vice President of Education and Events.
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In-person education includes PHTA-hosted events as well as educational sessions at conferences and tradeshows.
November 9-11
Dallas, TX
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,190 PHTA Member / $2,690 Non-member
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Exclusive for PSP/Deck Expo Attendees! C201 students will receive complimentary access to the on-demand CBP Exam Test Prep course.
Description:
This comprehensive construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam. Attendees spend three days with a team of expert faculty, learning all of the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. Topics covered include site analysis, introductory fluid engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering that includes a review of difficult sites, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile, interior finishes, coping, and concrete decking. This program is designed to move each student through all phases of concrete pool construction in great detail, unlike anything else offered in the industry.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
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November 9-10
Dallas, TX
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,790 PHTA Member / $2,290 Non-member
Description:
The single greatest challenge for Swimming Pool Contractors (SPC) to expand their business is the lack of competent and accountable construction managers and superintendents. Although being an engineer, a skilled craftsman, or having pool industry experience is helpful, it is certainly not a prerequisite to becoming a quality superintendent. The likely candidate is trained! In this course, we will explore what makes a good construction superintendent, and how they are an integral part of running a profitable business that provides quality work in a timely period with a reasonable (or greater!) client satisfaction of the product result.
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Instructor: Robert Baxter, Advanced CBP
November 11
Dallas, TX
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. CT
4 hours | 0.4 IACET CEUs | 4 PHTA CEUs
$499 PHTA Member / $799 Non-member
Description:
The mystical world of electrical elements can be overwhelming, but as a pool builder it is your responsibility to understand the basics of electricity generation and distribution, as well as being able to spot good vs. hazardous work. This course will explore electrical work in and around the pool: from underwater and landscaping lighting to low voltage lighting and firepits, to grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters, you will have a better understanding of the electrical elements surrounding pools.
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Instructor: Jake Muller
January 26-28
Atlantic City, NJ
Part of The Pool & Spa Show powered by NESPA
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
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Description:
This comprehensive construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam. Attendees spend three days with a team of expert faculty, learning all of the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. Topics covered include site analysis, introductory fluid engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering that includes a review of difficult sites, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile, interior finishes, coping, and concrete decking. This program is designed to move each student through all phases of concrete pool construction in great detail, unlike anything else offered in the industry.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
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January 26-27
Atlantic City, NJ
Part of The Pool & Spa Show powered by NESPA
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 Non-member
Description:
The single greatest challenge for Swimming Pool Contractors (SPC) to expand their business is the lack of competent and accountable construction managers and superintendents. Although being an engineer, a skilled craftsman, or having pool industry experience is helpful, it is certainly not a prerequisite to becoming a quality superintendent. The likely candidate is trained! In this course, we will explore what makes a good construction superintendent, and how they are an integral part of running a profitable business that provides quality work in a timely period with a reasonable (or greater!) client satisfaction of the product result.
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Instructor: Robert Baxter, Advanced CBP
February 4-6
Houston, TX
Part of the Southwest Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
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Description:
This comprehensive construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam. Attendees spend three days with a team of expert faculty, learning all of the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. Topics covered include site analysis, introductory fluid engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering that includes a review of difficult sites, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile, interior finishes, coping, and concrete decking. This program is designed to move each student through all phases of concrete pool construction in great detail, unlike anything else offered in the industry.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
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March 11-13
Orlando, FL
Part of Everything Under the Sun Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
Registration opening soon!
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Description:
This comprehensive vinyl liner/fiberglass construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam. Whether a pool is concrete, vinyl liner, or fiberglass, the necessities of a properly executed project remain the same. The water vessel requires correct hydraulics, proper installation, code compliance, and a desired aesthetic. To meet the educational demands of an increasing market, GENESIS now offers a 24-hour Vinyl Liner / Fiberglass Pool Construction School.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
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ENGINEERING:
VINYL LINER:
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March 13
Orlando, FL
Part of Everything Under the Sun Expo
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. CT
4 hours | 0.4 IACET CEUs | 4 PHTA CEUs
$399 PHTA Member / $699 Non-member
Registration opening soon!
Description:
The mystical world of electrical elements can be overwhelming, but as a pool builder it is your responsibility to understand the basics of electricity generation and distribution, as well as being able to spot good vs. hazardous work. This course will explore electrical work in and around the pool: from underwater and landscaping lighting to low voltage lighting and firepits, to grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters, you will have a better understanding of the electrical elements surrounding pools.
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Instructor: Art Grace, CBP
March 17-18
Amelia Island, FL
Part of the Master Pools Guild Spring Meeting
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 Non-member
Registration opening soon!
Description:
The single greatest challenge for Swimming Pool Contractors (SPC) to expand their business is the lack of competent and accountable construction managers and superintendents. Although being an engineer, a skilled craftsman, or having pool industry experience is helpful, it is certainly not a prerequisite to becoming a quality superintendent. The likely candidate is trained! In this course, we will explore what makes a good construction superintendent, and how they are an integral part of running a profitable business that provides quality work in a timely period with a reasonable (or greater!) client satisfaction of the product result.
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Instructor: Robert Baxter, Advanced CBP
December 9-12
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
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Description:
This comprehensive vinyl liner/fiberglass construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam. Whether a pool is concrete, vinyl liner, or fiberglass, the necessities of a properly executed project remain the same. The water vessel requires correct hydraulics, proper installation, code compliance, and a desired aesthetic. To meet the educational demands of an increasing market, GENESIS now offers a 24-hour Vinyl Liner / Fiberglass Pool Construction School.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
*Virtual Training Information: The live virtual classroom portion of this course will be 16 hours. Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.
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ENGINEERING:
VINYL LINER:
FIBERGLASS:
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This introductory course will provide you an overview of what's involved with a fiberglass pool, from sales to delivery and a checklist in between. For those interested in expanding their market and offerings, you won't want to miss this.
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CEUs: 1.3
PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
This comprehensive construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam.
Attendees will learn all the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel at their own pace. Topics covered include site analysis, introductory fluid engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering that includes a review of difficult sites, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile, interior finishes, coping, and concrete decking. This program is designed to move each student through all phases of concrete pool construction in great detail, unlike anything else offered in the industry.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
NEW! The C201 manual and exam are now available in Spanish.
¡NUEVO! Manual y exámenes disponibles en español.
Please note: This course is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Learning Objectives:
CEUs: 24
Instructor: Terry Brannon, P.E.
Course Fee: $2,090/member and $2,590/non-member.
Learn the correct methods for creating the tremendous visual and functional applications of water-in-transit such as vanishing edges, deck-level slot overflows, and elevated perimeter overflows. Understand flow rate requirements and different edge details for creating various effects, and their relationship to edge tolerances and special conditions, establishing line-of-sight goals and project objectives. Presentation will also cover hydraulic system design criteria, catch basin dimensions, surge tank sizing, proper slopes, and air venting of gravity flow systems to enable efficient flow rates while minimizing noise.
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CEUs: 1.5
Instructor: Skip Phillips, Master CBP
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
Presented at the 2021 GENESIS® Symposium, Kate Wiseman discusses with Skip Phillips how he established himself as a design leader within the pool and spa industry. They’ll examine influences of architectural styles and how to design with intention. Skip discusses his collaboration with world-class architect Helena Arahuete, Principal at Lautner and Associates, as well as some of his other iconic designs. Attendees will leave the class with a newfound perspective on design and our industry’s role.
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CEUs: 1
Instructors: Kate Wiseman, MLA, and Skip Phillips, Master CBP
PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
This on-demand education program is an introduction to the pool industry. A new employee goes through this program with the goal of understanding the basics of how the industry works, and some of the main components of pools and hot tubs. Topics covered include job roles in building, service, and retail; certification paths; definitions of main pool and hot tub components; basic water chemistry and the chemicals involved; safety; and water testing techniques.
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Course Length: 1.25 hours
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.