Calendar of Events

GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas  

October 2-3 | Salt Lake City, UT
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

During this two-day session, happening in conjunction with the Master Pools Guild Meeting, you will develop a basic understanding of the hydraulic principles in order to design more efficient and serviceable hydraulic systems. This class is required education for the Advanced CBP certification.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 1  

October 3, 5, 10, 12 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

Master Pools Guild Fall Meeting  

October 4-7 | Salt Lake City, UT

Guild members will hold their annual October meeting at the Grand America Hotel. This meeting brings together a global group of elite pool design and construction companies. Come to town early for optional education provided by GENESIS®!

Carecraft Fall Meeting  

October 4-8 | Sedona, AZ

Network, Buy Better, and Have Fun at the Carecraft 2023 Fall Meeting in Sedona! Set amidst the spectacular beauty of the magnificent red rock formations surrounding Sedona, the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock brings the allure of Arizona’s high desert and promises an unforgettable setting that will leave you breathless!

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 2  

October 3, 5, 10, 12 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

PHTA Central Virginia Chapter Golf Tournament  

October 10 | Newport News, VA
9 a.m.

Come play a round of golf at the 5th Annual PHTA Central Virginia Chapter Golf Tournament & Expo in Newport News! You don't have to be a member to join this event. Golf clubs will be available to rent. Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with your fellow swimming pool and spa professionals and exchange ideas and experiences. You can also connect with manufacturer reps and get to know them better at this casual event. Along with golf, there is also an Expo, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and lunch. Trophies will be awarded!

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 3  

October 3, 5, 10, 12 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

PHTA Greater Houston Chapter Golf Tournament  

October 12 | Humble, TX
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$200 per player / $800 per team

The PHTA Greater Houston Chapter Golf Tournament is at a new venue, Tour 18 Golf Club on 1960E. This is a beautiful course with all of the holes done to match 18 of the best holes in golf! Tee Time is at 1:00pm Dinner will be served at the conclusion of the tournament. Register now!

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 4  

October 3, 5, 10, 12 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

Equip Exposition  

October 17-20 | Louisville, KY

Equip Exposition is the annual event dedicated to growing landscapers’, hardscapers’, manufacturers’, and dealers’ businesses. Find the latest and greatest products across 1,000 exhibits and pit them against each other. Featuring new courses from GENESIS.

aquanale  

October 24-27 | Cologne, Germany

As the world’s largest trade fair for the sector, aquanale is an event that nobody who is aiming for success in the market for pool, sauna, and ambience areas can afford to miss. Nowhere else can all market partners gain a comprehensive overview of new developments: new technologies, product innovations, optimized processes, and visionary plans. And all that on four compact days of business in Cologne!

ASLA 2023 Conference on Landscape Architecture  

October 27-30 | Minneapolis, MN

The ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture is the largest gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals in the world with more than 6,000 attendees—all coming together to learn, celebrate, build relationships, and strengthen friendships of our incredibly varied professional community. Visit more than 240+ exhibitors showcasing products and services exclusively for landscape architects. We hope to see you there! 

C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools - Part 1  

October 30, November 1, 2, 6 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for 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.

*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.

C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools - Part 2  

October 30, November 1, 2, 6 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for 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.

*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.

C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools - Part 3  

October 30, November 1, 2, 6 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for 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.

*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.

C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools - Part 4  

October 30, November 1, 2, 6 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for 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.

*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.

C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools  

November 10-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
24 hours | 2.4 IACET | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-Member

This comprehensive concrete construction school is the only program that satisfies 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. The course concludes with an interactive walkthrough of a complex project from start to finish.

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. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from top experts in their field, ask questions, and begin a relationship with the faculty that doesn't end when the class is over. GENESIS® courses deliver the highest quality education in the industry and are the only approved courses to satisfy the requirements for the Certified Pool Builder and Design Professional Pathway.

This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.

International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo  

November 10-15 | Las Vegas, NV

The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo) is where all segments of the industry (pool, spa, patio, decking, and outdoor living) gather to stay well-informed of the trends, market directions, and technology. The event offers industry professionals a large selection of educational sessions, an expo hall, and various networking opportunities. In 2023, the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) will be co-located with PSP/Deck Expo.

Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification Course  

November 10-11 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$525 PHTA Member | $650 Non-Member

The Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO®) Certification is the world's leading verifiable pool and spa training credential for aquatic facility maintenance personnel, health officials, retailers, property owners, and other professionals. CPO® certification provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities. Upon course completion and successfully passing the exam, students will become Certified Pool & Spa Operators® (CPO®).

Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS) Course  

November 10-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT Fri/Sat, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun
20 hours | 2.0 IACET | 20 PHTA CEUs
$1,099 PHTA Member | $1,599 Non-Member

This course takes you through the PHTA Service Tech Manual and gives you what you need to know to conform to industry standards. Whether you are starting out in the pool industry, have a new business, or want to ensure all your employees are recognized as the top of their craft, this course is the perfect opportunity! When you earn the CMS certification, you also earn a name for yourself in the pool industry as a maintenance person in the know.

Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST) Course  

November 10-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
24 hours | 2.4 IACET | 24 PHTA CEUs
$1,299 PHTA Member | $1,799 Non-Member

The Service Technician Course (CST) provides 24 hours of education for service technicians looking to elevate their knowledge. The course reviews common problems regarding pool finishes and examines potential solutions. Students will explore circulation, filtration, hydraulics, and electricity, culminating in a well-rounded understanding of potential problems and solutions. The exam fee is included in registration and will be proctored on-site. Upon successful completion of the course and CST certification exam, students will have earned the certification title of CST.

Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT) Course  

November 11-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$899 PHTA Member | $1,399 Non-Member

The Hot Tub Technician course provides students a range of practical knowledge on servicing and troubleshooting factory-built hot tubs, regardless of brands. Industry experts will provide hands-on experience regarding hot tub chemistry, examine electrical systems, circulation, and filtration while learning tips and tricks for basic repairs to interior surfaces. The course fee includes the CHTT exam that will be proctored during the event. Upon successful completion of the course and CHTT certification exam, students will have earned the certification title of CHTT.

GENESIS® D180: Drawing for Professionals  

November 11-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

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 and Design Professional.

GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design  

November 11-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

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 and Design Professional.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application  

November 11-12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

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 and Design Professional.

Significant Change Update: 2021 and 2024 ISPSC  

November 12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT
4 hours | 0.4 IACET | 4 PHTA CEUs
$249 PHTA Member | $549 Non-Member

This session will review the significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC). This new session is designed to help builders and inspectors learn and review significant changes made to the 2024 ISPSC recently released. The course is a must-attend for all industry-related professionals such as builders, architects, engineers, building inspectors, building officials, contractors, plans examiner, plumbing inspectors, and pool and spa installers.

Certified Pool & Spa Inspector (CPI) Course  

November 12 | Las Vegas, NV
Part of PSP/Deck Expo
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. PT
4 hours | 0.4 IACET | 4 PHTA CEUs
$149 PHTA Member | $299 Non-Member

The Certified Pool & Spa Inspector (CPI) course creates a foundation for health officials and pool operators to conduct pool and spa inspections to support the assurance of a sanitary, healthy, and safe environment for staff and patrons of public swimming pools and spas.

World Aquatic Health Conference  

November 13-15 | Las Vegas, NV
Pre-conference education: November 10-12

For the first time, the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) is co-locating with PSP/Deck Expo! Network with a broader audience, visit the trade show floor, and experience the high-quality education you've come to know at WAHC. WAHC is an aquatic research forum presented by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance that delivers unique and relevant education to a diverse group of pool operators, manufacturers, service technicians, facility managers, environmental health officials, academics, pool builders, retailers, and health advocates.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 1  

November 28, 30, December 5, 7 | Virtual
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

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.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 2  

November 28, 30, December 5, 7 | Virtual
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

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.

Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo  

December 4-7 | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Join the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada for seminars, PHTCC short courses, design & construction awards, annual general meeting, the expo floor, networking opportunities, business sessions, new product launches, and much more.

C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools  

December 4-7 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for CBP exam. Attendees spend four afternoons 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 is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.

Registration Deadline: 9 a.m. ET on December 4

*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.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 3  

November 28, 30, December 5, 7 | Virtual
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

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.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 4  

November 28, 30, December 5, 7 | Virtual
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

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.

MasterMind Summit  

December 10-11 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

The all-new MasterMind Summit, brought to you by PHTA and GENESIS®, is the most anticipated and exclusive growth event of the year, designed to inspire, motivate, and challenge your way of thinking. Join your fellow industry professionals who are interested in continuing to unlock their potential and master the next chapter in their personal and professional life. Featuring our GENESIS® faculty and Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professionals (Master CBPs).

AQUA Live Leadership Retreat  

December 11-13 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

The AQUA Live Leadership Retreat is a two-day business event where the pool and spa industry's most successful professionals share stories and experiences, teach practical tactics, and connect pro-active buyers with business strategies, new profit centers, and products

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 1  

January 8, 10, 16, 18 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® C410: Advanced Pool Construction - Part 1  

January 9 & 11 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $899 Non-Member

This course is an advanced construction school intended to discuss advanced soil mechanics, difficult site solutions, and more advanced concrete science than presented in the basic C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools. The course also delves into alternative pool construction materials, major defect repair, and the rehabilitation of old pools. This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 2  

January 8, 10, 16, 18 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® C410: Advanced Pool Construction - Part 2  

January 9 & 11 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $899 Non-Member

This course is an advanced construction school intended to discuss advanced soil mechanics, difficult site solutions, and more advanced concrete science than presented in the basic C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools. The course also delves into alternative pool construction materials, major defect repair, and the rehabilitation of old pools. This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 3  

January 8, 10, 16, 18 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 4  

January 8, 10, 16, 18 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools  

January 21-23 | Atlantic City, NJ
Part of The Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-Member

This comprehensive concrete construction school is the only program that satisfies 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. The course concludes with an interactive walkthrough of a complex project from start to finish.

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. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from top experts in their field, ask questions, and begin a relationship with the faculty that doesn't end when the class is over. GENESIS® courses deliver the highest quality education in the industry and are the only approved courses to satisfy the requirements for the Certified Pool Builder and Design Professional Pathway.

This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application  

January 21-22 | Atlantic City, NJ
Part of The Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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, its psychology, and how to apply the science to project design. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® D250: How to Convert Design and Style into Sales  

January 22 | Atlantic City, NJ
Part of The Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $999 Non-Member

This course is created with the end in mind... Making the sale!

We will explore how understanding good design, speaking the right language, and getting inside the mind of your client will significantly increase your percentage of conversions from leads to sales. We will look at how to qualify clients, understand their level of experience with pools and landscaping, and what their expectations are right up front. We will dive into the initial phone call, the site visit, quick methods for sketching ideas on site, and preparing for the sale. Using different scenarios and different budgets, we will explore design buzzwords and phrases that will not only help electrify your designs but make sure you make more sales!

The Pool & Spa Show, Powered by NESPA  

January 23-25 | Atlantic City, NJ

Experience all that The Show has to offer this year including world-class training, unprecedented hands-on learning, invaluable industry connections and the chance to meet with vendors representing all facets of your business.

C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools  

February 13-15 | San Antonio, TX
Part of Southwest Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
24 hours | 2.4 IACET | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-Member

This comprehensive concrete construction school is the only program that satisfies 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. The course concludes with an interactive walkthrough of a complex project from start to finish.

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. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from top experts in their field, ask questions, and begin a relationship with the faculty that doesn't end when the class is over. GENESIS® courses deliver the highest quality education in the industry and are the only approved courses to satisfy the requirements for the Certified Pool Builder and Design Professional Pathway.

This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.

Southwest Pool & Spa Show  

February 14-17 | San Antonio, TX

Visit us at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas. The Southwest Pool & Spa Show is a trade-only event and is open to pool builders, pool service professionals, and industry retailers. It is not open to consumers or the general public.

GENESIS® D180: Drawing for Professionals  

February 14-15 | San Antonio, TX
Part of Southwest Pool & Spa Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

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 and Design Professional.

Carecraft Annual Meeting  

February 19-23 | Huntington Beach, CA

The Carecraft Annual Meeting brings Members and Vendors together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where the latest products, techniques, and tips are shared by industry leaders.

Everything Under the Sun Expo  

February 21-24 | Orlando, FL

Come for professional growth and learning while sharing your knowledge to help build the next generation of Pool Pros. The Everything Under the Sun Expo has passed the 50 year mark! It all began in 1972 as the Florida Pool Show, a small tabletop event. Over the years it was also known as the Florida Pool Show and the Orlando Pool Show and now the Everything Under the Sun Expo. There will be a fantastic selection of classes, the exhibit, and the popular Friday Night Party.

C281: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Pool & Spa Remodeling  

February 21-22 | Orlando, FL
Part of Everything Under the Sun Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-member

Taking on a remodeling project can be a rewarding undertaking. But turning the outdated into outstanding can also be frustrating and confining as you build on an existing project. In this newly developed course, you will learn how to navigate real-life remodeling obstacles from the construction, engineering, and design points of view. You'll learn how to troubleshoot existing problems, how to bond new materials to old, how to blend new trends to existing fixtures, and how to transform a space and give it that WOW factor that is your style.

Learners will also gain insight on serving as a consultant to their remodel customers. You'll learn how to: assess the current pool, set expectations while incorporating your client's vision, prioritize project needs vs. wants, and how to expand your business with transformational makeovers that you're proud of.

So, before you grab your sledgehammer, join us and learn how to breathe new life into the obsolete.

GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas  

March 11-12 | Oak Brook, IL
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

During this two-day session, you will develop a basic understanding of the hydraulic principles in order to design more efficient and serviceable hydraulic systems. This class is required education for the Advanced CBP certification.

GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design  

March 11-12 | Nashville, TN
Part of Master Pools Guild
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

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 and Design Professional.

GENESIS® D250: How to Convert Design and Style into Sales  

March 12 | Nashville, TN
Part of Master Pools Guild
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $999 Non-Member

This course is created with the end in mind... Making the sale!

We will explore how understanding good design, speaking the right language, and getting inside the mind of your client will significantly increase your percentage of conversions from leads to sales. We will look at how to qualify clients, understand their level of experience with pools and landscaping, and what their expectations are right up front. We will dive into the initial phone call, the site visit, quick methods for sketching ideas on site, and preparing for the sale. Using different scenarios and different budgets, we will explore design buzzwords and phrases that will not only help electrify your designs but make sure you make more sales!

C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools  

March 18-20 | Northeast (exact location TBD)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for 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.

GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas  

March 21-22 | Northeast (exact location TBD)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

During this two-day session, you will develop a basic understanding of the hydraulic principles in order to design more efficient and serviceable hydraulic systems. This class is required education for the Advanced CBP certification.

C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools  

April 8-11 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

This comprehensive construction school is the only program that satisfies the education requirement to sit for CBP exam. Attendees spend four nights 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 is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.

Registration Deadline: 9 a.m. ET on April 8

*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.

GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas  

April 15-18 | Virtual
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-Member

During this session, you will develop a basic understanding of the hydraulic principles in order to design more efficient and serviceable hydraulic systems. This class is required education for the Advanced CBP certification.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 1  

April 22, 24, 29, May 1 | Virtual
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

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.

GENESIS® D271: Architectural Styles - Part 1  

April 23, 25, 30, May 2 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 2  

April 22, 24, 29, May 1 | Virtual
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

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.

GENESIS® D271: Architectural Styles - Part 2  

April 23, 25, 30, May 2 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 3  

April 22, 24, 29, May 1 | Virtual
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

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.

GENESIS® D271: Architectural Styles - Part 3  

April 23, 25, 30, May 2 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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.

GENESIS® D280: History of Pools and Water Features - Part 4  

April 22, 24, 29, May 1 | Virtual
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

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.

GENESIS® D271: Architectural Styles - Part 4  

April 23, 25, 30, May 2 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application - Part 1  

May 6, 8, 13, 15 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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, its psychology, and how to apply the science to project design. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 1  

May 7, 9, 14, 16 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application - Part 2  

May 6, 8, 13, 15 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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, its psychology, and how to apply the science to project design. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 2  

May 7, 9, 14, 16 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application - Part 3  

May 6, 8, 13, 15 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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, its psychology, and how to apply the science to project design. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 3  

May 7, 9, 14, 16 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application - Part 4  

May 6, 8, 13, 15 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $1,890 Non-Member

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, its psychology, and how to apply the science to project design. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete the course.

GENESIS® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form - Part 4  

May 7, 9, 14, 16 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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.

GENESIS® E245: Standards, Codes, and Ordinances; A Builder's Guide to Proper Implementation - Part 1  

June 3 & 5 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $999 Non-Member

Codes and standards come at us from all sides, it seems, and every year or so those codes and standards are updated, creating a feeling of being lost in the woods for contractors, designers, enforcement, and permitting agencies. In this course, we’ll differentiate between codes, standards, and ordinances. Examine what these documents require of all parties affected by them and conclude with providing background and intent on the provisions within these documents. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® C410: Advanced Pool Construction - Part 1  

June 4 & 6 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $899 Non-Member

This course is an advanced construction school intended to discuss advanced soil mechanics, difficult site solutions, and more advanced concrete science than presented in the basic C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools. The course also delves into alternative pool construction materials, major defect repair, and the rehabilitation of old pools. This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® E245: Standards, Codes, and Ordinances; A Builder's Guide to Proper Implementation - Part 2  

June 3 & 5 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $999 Non-Member

Codes and standards come at us from all sides, it seems, and every year or so those codes and standards are updated, creating a feeling of being lost in the woods for contractors, designers, enforcement, and permitting agencies. In this course, we’ll differentiate between codes, standards, and ordinances. Examine what these documents require of all parties affected by them and conclude with providing background and intent on the provisions within these documents. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® C410: Advanced Pool Construction - Part 2  

June 4 & 6 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $899 Non-Member

This course is an advanced construction school intended to discuss advanced soil mechanics, difficult site solutions, and more advanced concrete science than presented in the basic C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools. The course also delves into alternative pool construction materials, major defect repair, and the rehabilitation of old pools. This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.