Calendar of Events

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

April 16, 21, 23, 28 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 Non-member

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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 & GENESIS® Road Show: E211 with Hayward  

April 22-24 | Clemmons, NC
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
19 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 17.5 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience sponsored by Hayward in Clemmons, NC. Immerse yourself in E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas and gain a solid foundation in the physics of water and the principles of hydraulic design for pools and spas. This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professionals (Advanced CBP). The third day features a facility tour and special educational offering from Hayward, An Efficient Pad for Every Pool.

PHTA Webinar: Five-Year Growth Plan for Hot Tub Retailers  

April 23 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Are you ready to take your hot tub business to the next level? This dynamic webinar dives deep into crafting a strategic five-year growth plan specifically designed for hot tub retailers. Industry experts will share proven tactics to expand your customer base, optimize your sales approach, and future-proof your business in a competitive market.

PHTA Day on the Hill 2025  

April 29 - May 1
Washington, DC

This spring, PHTA will be hosting its third annual Day on the Hill in Washington, DC. This event is a significant opportunity for industry leaders and stakeholders to come together, engage with policymakers, and advocate for the interests and growth of the pool and hot tub industry. Our agenda includes meetings with federal and congressional policymakers where we will discuss important issues affecting our industry and seek support for policies that promote safety, sustainability, and economic growth. 

PHTA Webinar: Emergency Management: Taking Care of Your Team, Before and After an Incident  

April 30 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Lifeguards and aquatic management teams have long faced stressful work environments. In addition to cumulative daily stress, lifeguards and allied support staff may be regularly exposed to traumatic events and life-threatening situations that can take a toll on mental health. This webinar introduces concepts to help aquatics organizations better prepare lifeguard teams for the darker realities of the profession. Come review common methods first responders use to help build resistance to the effects of job stress. Learn steps you can take to help mitigate this stress with your team and when to engage appropriate outside resources when a critical incident does occur. This webinar will help aquatics professionals, health & regulatory officials, and those that supervise aquatic facilities understand mental health resources that should be available to lifeguards in the aftermath of a critical incident.

GENESIS® C410: Advanced Pool Construction  

April 30 & May 1 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
8 hours | 0.8 IACET | 8 PHTA CEUs
$699 PHTA Member | $999 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.

PHTA Webinar: Making Waves: A LIVE Water Safety Town Hall with Olympian Rowdy Gaines  

May 7 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Join us for an engaging, hour-long Water Safety Town Hall with Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Vice President of Partnerships and Development at the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Rowdy leads the Step Into Swim drowning prevention initiative and serves as the voice of swimming for NBC, advocating for the importance of water safety and swimming education. During this Q&A session, he will share highlights from his personal journey as an elite athlete, discuss the pivotal work of Step Into Swim, and provide valuable water safety facts and strategies for keeping children safe around water. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in real time, gaining insights from Rowdy on how to prioritize swimming for kids and foster a lifelong appreciation for the sport.

PHTA & GENESIS® Road Show: C201 with Fluidra  

May 8-10 | Carlsbad, CA
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 Hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience at the inspiring Fluidra facilities in Carlsbad, CA. Immerse yourself in the essential C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools course, led by industry-renowned experts, all while networking with peers, enjoying some down-time getting to know instructors, and elevating your knowledge base.

PHTA South Texas Chapter at Top Golf  

May 8 | San Antonio, TX
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. CT
$40 (includes dinner)

Let's kick off National Water Safety Month together with an evening of fun and learning! Renee Porter is sharing insights and tips on risk management (CEU accredited). There will be a Happy Hour followed by our speaker. Participate in a raffle with great prizes and enjoy a chance to hang out with fellow industry friends. Dinner provided. Come early or stay later to enjoy the bays and practice your golf swing. An optional donation to Step Into Swim is encouraged when registering.

GENESIS® D231: Color Theory and Its Application  

May 12, 14, 19, 21 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
16 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 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.

GENESIS® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas  

May 13, 15, 20, 22 | Virtual
6 p.m. - 10 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.

PHTA Webinar: Uniting for Safer Waters: The US National Water Safety Action Plan  

May 14 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Dive into a comprehensive discussion on the US National Water Safety Action Plan with members of its steering committee. This session will provide an overview of the plan's core principles, current progress in its nationwide implementation, and practical strategies for how professionals in the pool, spa, and hot tub industries can lend their support. Engage in a dynamic conversation about cross-sector collaboration, discover emerging best practices, and gain insights into the importance of unified efforts to reduce drownings and encourage water safety across the country. Attendees will come away with actionable ways to contribute to this vital national endeavor.

PHTA Webinar: The Forgotten History of Pool Sanitation  

June 11 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

The forgotten history of pool sanitation is leading to millions of RWI cases every year. Sanitation regiments for U.S. pools began around 1918. Very active programs among the sanitarians of the American Public Health Association from the 1910s through 1964 have provided a huge cache of practical information on how and why swimming pools must be managed to protect the health of swimmers. But absolutely none of that information is present in our current operating manuals – including the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook, which is the world’s most commonly used manual on pool operation. This talk will examine the forgotten history lessons of pool management that must be included in our future training class. Otherwise, our pools will be condemned to a repeating cycle of easily prevented illness and expense.

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

July 22-23 | Virtual
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 one of two courses that satisfy 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.

GENESIS® D180: Drawing for Professionals  

September 22-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part of MasterMind Summit
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
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® D271: Architectural Styles  

September 22-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part of MasterMind Summit
8 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 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® D265: Master Designer Methods: Crafting the Outdoor Space as a Living Art Form  

September 22-23 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part of MasterMind Summit
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $2,190 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.

MasterMind Summit  

September 23-25 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

The second annual 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).

PHTA & GENESIS® Road Show: C281 with BioLab  

November 4-6 | Lawrenceville, GA
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
19 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 19 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience at the stunning BioLab facilities in Lawrenceville, GA. Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking C281: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Pool & Spa Remodeling course, led by industry-renowned experts. The third day features a facility tour and special educational offering from BioLab, Protecting Newly Renovated Pool Surfaces with Proper Pool Chemistry.

PHTA & GENESIS® Road Show: E211 with Pentair Pool  

November 11-13 | Apex, NC
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
20.5 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 18 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience sponsored by Pentair Pool in Apex, NC. Immerse yourself in E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas and gain a solid foundation in the physics of water and the principles of hydraulic design for pools and spas. This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professionals (Advanced CBP). The third day features a facility tour and special educational offering from Pentair Pool, Chemical Controllers, SCGs, and Variable Frequency Drive Pumps.