Ready to launch your design skills to a new level? GENESIS® offers courses dedicated to advancing your knowledge in everything from basic drawing and computer modeling to advanced water feature design.
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.
October 2-3
Nashville, TN
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 Non-member
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Description:
Foresight is an essential component of good design. In this course, you will retrain how you think of water vessel design by changing the sequence of designing outdoor improvements first, and integrating the pool last. This course will challenge your design approach with a landscape-based process that considers the functionality of the entire space first. The course lecture and projects will focus on sightlines, living spaces, traffic flow, special considerations, and more, and will help you create beautiful designs with high functionality.
This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.
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Instructor: Kirk Bianchi
Hotel Accommodations:
The housing deadline has passed, and rooms may not be available at the conference hotel. Contact JW Marriott Nashville directly to check availability and rates at 615-291-8600 or the hotel website. Travelocity, Expedia, and other similar travel websites may provide additional options for you in Nashville.
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:
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of good design and will teach you how to lay out the different improvements in your projects (e.g., pool, spa, patio, etc.). We will break the fundamentals down into two categories: the Elements of Design and the Principles of Design. Once you have a good grasp of the fundamentals, you will learn how to apply them. We will start with short practice exercises and build up to a final project: creating a master plan that includes a pool and spa.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.
Exclusive for Expo attendees! On the first afternoon of class, we will visit the Nasher Sculpture Center, home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. We will explore the beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and focus on how the design fundamentals we are learning were used, how those fundamentals affect us when we enter the garden, and how to apply these same techniques in your projects. We will discover how colors and materials can make outdoor spaces look even more amazing; this is a chance to see how creativity can transform outdoor areas into something spectacular.
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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:
Looking through a magazine of pools, it is easy to find well-conceived plans that failed to unify the design with proper material and color selections. Color is one of our basic means of communication and it influences our emotions, so it must be understood and controlled. This program introduces the basic dynamics of color; its principles, fundamentals, and psychology; and how to apply the science to project design.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.
Exclusive for Expo attendees! On the first afternoon of class, we will visit the Nasher Sculpture Center, home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. We will explore the beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and focus on how the design fundamentals we are learning were used, how those fundamentals affect us when we enter the garden, and how to apply these same techniques in your projects. We will discover how colors and materials can make outdoor spaces look even more amazing; this is a chance to see how creativity can transform outdoor areas into something spectacular.
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Instructor: Feras Irikat
November 11
Dallas, TX
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
8 hours | 0.8 IACET CEUs | 8 PHTA CEUs
$899 PHTA Member / $1,199 Non-member
Description:
Health and wellness continue to be a growing movement in our lives, and that includes in the pool and spa world. Even if "wellness" isn't on the forefront of your client's mind, it exists in the background of their desires. As our customers envision their personal space as not just for living and fun, but as a way to create a wellness oasis, it is our responsibility to help them achieve their health goals. This course will help you take steps to integrate wellness into your business model.
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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:
In our business, drawing is a tool that you must have in order to effectively communicate with your clients. In this course, we'll teach you fundamental sketching, drawing, and drafting skills, along with how to read and layout plans. No previous drawing experience needed.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.
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Instructor: Andy Kaner, MLA, Master CBP
February 5-6
Houston, TX
Part of the Southwest Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 Non-member
Description:
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of good design and will teach you how to lay out the different improvements in your projects (e.g., pool, spa, patio, etc.). We will break the fundamentals down into two categories: the Elements of Design and the Principles of Design. Once you have a good grasp of the fundamentals, you will learn how to apply them. We will start with short practice exercises and build up to a final project: creating a master plan that includes a pool and spa.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.
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Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA
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
Registrating opening soon!
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Understanding the architecture of both built structures and the surrounding landscape will enable watershape designers to coordinate details and relate the water elements back to the surrounding environment in an appropriate way. It is easy to find examples of pools that clearly do not reflect the style of the home. They are usually the result of a production-type builder that is only comfortable replicating the same pool they have built many times. However, when the pool is well-designed to match the home's architecture, the effect can be breathtaking and add real value to the property. This process can only begin after a basic understanding of architectural styles - the palette from which we draw from. These pools not only reflect the home but also the surrounding landscape.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.
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Instructor: Paul John Boulifard, Architect + LEED AP
January 14, 16, 21, 23
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member
Registration opening soon!
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Water features have been a part of the landscape since ancient times. Are you familiar with the world's most famous water features? Can you effectively answer questions from your clients about them? Dive into the world of water history. This course will guide you through the world's most renowned swimming pools and water features from ancient (the world's first known swimming pool), historical (Versailles), to today's contemporary installations (Marina Bay Sands; Amangiri Resort, Utah). We'll identify the who's who of today's most influential water feature designers and why this knowledge is necessary to relate to your clientele.
This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.
*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.
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Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA
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Plan development or design work is a professional service. No matter how small a project is, it starts with a drawing, diagram, sketch, or some representation of the final product - and those services have value. This session will walk you through examples of how, and what justification is applied, to charge for your plans.
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CEUs: 0.8
PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
All tile vessels are truly works of art. Yet, tile vessels with intricate, patterned designs embedded within take the beautiful to exquisite. As the industry advances, offering unique and challenging designs elevate you and your customers. But have you considered how that design comes from thought to fruition? During this course, you'll hear from tile experts Greg Andrews and Amy Denny on how a simple pattern can turn into your own piece of a Sistine Chapel.
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CEUs: 1
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PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
Do you wonder what motivates your client's tastes? Are you answering leads for clients who are willing to spend significant money for a new look? These questions can be answered with a solid understanding of outdoor trends. During this session, Kate Wiseman will provide you insight into current outdoor trends, from colors and materials to furniture and layout. This is a must-attend session for anyone directly working with clientele and product selection.
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CEUs: 1
Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA
Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.
While creating a new home or renovation, projects may require collaboration between an architect and a pool designer to achieve the client's desired outcome. During this course, Paul John Boulifard, Architect and Jason Brownlee, Master CBP will explain how their relationship has advanced their customers' projects and their professions.
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CEUs: 1.3
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PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
Composing the scene to be enjoyed as a whole, by night as well as day, is the key to exceptionally designed environments. This was recorded for the 2021 GENESIS® Symposium.
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CEUs: 1.5
PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
Does it ever seem like your customers' requests are coming from outer space? Are you looking for your crystal ball? Conceptualizing what your client wants and what you can provide can be a challenge. During this session, Kate Wiseman will walk you through her method to "read your client's mind." With some tips, tricks, questions, and observations, Kate will show you how to better understand your client's needs, minimizing misunderstandings and ultimately resulting in a smoother project.
Learning Objectives:
CEUs: 1
Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA
PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)
Maintaining employees, ensuring you provide a quality product, managing customers, and running a business is difficult, especially during such a transitional year as 2020. However, it can also stall your creativity. To keep you motivated, we'll hear from multiple influencers on how they stay driven and inspired to develop iconic commercial and residential projects. This session was recorded at the 2021 GENESIS® Symposium.
Learning Objectives:
CEUs: 1.5
PHTA Members: View this course for free with the PHTA Class Pass
Non-Members: Purchase course here ($79)