Calendar of Events

Sunbelt Builders Show  

July 12-15 | Fort Worth, TX

The Sunbelt Builders Show™ is designed to help builders, remodelers, and associates grow their businesses. The Show brings in 200 plus top manufacturers and suppliers to showcase the best new products and technologies to the nation’s elite builders, remodelers, and developers.

C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools  

July 24-27 | Virtual
1 p.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. 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 July 24

*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  

August 14-17 | 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.

D271: Architectural Styles - Part 1  

September 12, 14, 19, 21 | 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.

D271: Architectural Styles - Part 2  

September 12, 14, 19, 21 | 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.

D271: Architectural Styles - Part 3  

September 12, 14, 19, 21 | 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.

D271: Architectural Styles - Part 4  

September 12, 14, 19, 21 | 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.

PACE Annual Meeting  

September 24-26 | Scottsdale, AZ
By Invitation Only

The member-only PACE (Paramount Advisory Committee Enterprise) event started over two decades ago as an opportunity for owners and/or senior-level managers to network with other forward-thinking pool builders, gain insight and knowledge from each other and from outside speakers, share ideas for purposes of improving and/or revitalizing their businesses, and perhaps reenergizing yourself in the process.

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.

Master Pools Guild Fall Meeting  

October 4-7 | Salt Lake City, UT

Preliminary plans include optional GENESIS courses, Women's Program with guest speakers and luncheon, field trip, Excellence Awards, and a Casino Night Fundraiser.

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!

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! 

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 11-13

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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