Calendar of Events

National Plasterers Council 36th Annual Conference  

February 26-28 | Lake Buena Vista, FL

Be at the heart of the action at the NPC Annual Conference! Discover more about the National Plasterers Council and get involved as we unveil our Strategy for 2025 and beyond. The NPC has grown into a formidable force within the industry—join us, make your voice heard, and help shape our future. Featuring two GENESIS® courses: C209: Myths and Misconceptions: Plastering Over Waterproofing Products & C210: Open Discussion: Same Materials, Same Methods: Why Are We, As an Industry, So Against Change?

PHTA Webinar: GENESIS® D217: Day to Night Design: How Thoughtful Lighting Can Amplify the Impact of Your Outdoor Living Spaces  

February 26 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

By day AND by night, our customers don't just want a pool. They want the intangible transcendent feeling that a beautifully composed environment adds to their life. The intentionality you expend on designing their space by day must carry over into the evening hours, if we are to deliver the full effect we initiated for them. To bring about a nighttime setting that captures their imaginations is the ultimate finishing touch! Thoughtful lighting is the medium that will delight your client and their guests. Your work will stand out and be differentiated in the industry. In this course, GENESIS® Design Faculty Advisor and Owner/Designer of Bianchi Design Kirk Bianchi will teach you how to begin recognizing the key attributes of pool and landscape lighting do's and don'ts, to continue your growth in creating the ultimate backyard experience.

PHTA Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST) Course & Exam  

March 3-6 | Oak Brook, IL
Part of the PHTA Midwest Chapter Spring Training
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
24 Hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$899 PHTA Member | $1,099 Non-member

The CST course is for individuals with at least 2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. You do not need to have completed the CMS certification in order to take this course and sit for the CST exam, but you will be expected to have acquired the core knowledge covered in that course. We recommend that you have at least 2 years of experience in pool/spa service and repair to expect to be successful on the certification exam.

This course takes you through the PHTA Service Tech Manual and gives you what you need to know to conform to industry standards. You will be able to explain common problems with pool finishes and how to repair them; keep pools running more efficiently with a better understanding of circulation, filtration, hydraulics and electricity; grow your practical knowledge and gain troubleshooting skills and resources; and distinguish yourself as an experienced and knowledgeable service technician.

The CST Certification Exam will be administered on the final day of the course.

PHTA Midwest Chapter WAVE Young Professionals Tee It Up at Top Golf  

March 4 | Naperville, IL
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. CT

Join the PHTA Midwest Chapter WAVE Young Professionals Network when we Tee It Up at Top Golf. No golf experience necessary! Come and enjoy a casual night of networking and fun - and a bit of friendly competition. Plus, heavy hors d'oeuvre and 2 drink tickets. Play a few games or just socialize - either way, it’s guaranteed to be a night of fun! WAVE and PHTA Midwest members are encouraged to sign up! Part of the PHTA Midwest Chapter Spring Training Event.

PHTA Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Hybrid Course & Exam  

March 5 | Oak Brook, IL
Part of the PHTA Midwest Chapter Spring Training
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$395

This course is a hybrid course consisting of online study followed by a one-day, in-person review and exam on March 5. CPO® Certification Blended Training consists of online study (Pool Operator Primer) and one day of in-person class (Pool Operator Fusion). Students must present a Pool Operator Primer™ Record of Completion and pass an open book exam to obtain a CPO® Certification. The open book exam will be offered at the end of the one-day in-person class.

PHTA Webinar: ISPSC Design, Installation, and Inspection Principles  

March 5 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

The goal of this webinar is to introduce participants to key information in the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code® (ISPSC). The focus of this presentation is the technical information recommended for plan review and field inspections for Residential Swimming Pools and Spas/Hot Tubs for new construction/remodeling.

PHTA Midwest Chapter Vendor Exhibit and Vegas Casino Night  

March 5 | Oak Brook, IL
3 p.m. - 8 p.m. CT

Join the PHTA Midwest Chapter for a Vendor Meet & Greet from 3-5 p.m., where you can meet the select group of vendors of the pool & hot tub industry. Earn “Vegas Chips” as you grow your relationships and learn about their products and services. Then, from 5-8 p.m., spend your earned “Vegas Chips” to join in the Vegas fun with professional blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker dealers! Use your winnings to enter into the raffle which will be held immediately following. Win great prizes such as a TV, Drone, iPad, AirPods, and more! This event is FREE but tickets are required. Part of the PHTA Midwest Chapter Spring Training Event.

CPSA Webinar: Protect Your Pay--Mastering Mechanics Lien Rights for Pool Contractors, Presented by The Green Law Group  

March 5 | Virtual
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. PT

Are you confident you know how to secure your payments and protect your projects? Don’t let unpaid invoices drown your bottom line. Join the California Pool & Spa Association (CPSA) and legal experts from Green Law Group for an essential webinar designed specifically for pool contractors. This session dives deep into the mechanics of mechanics liens, payment protections, and your legal rights under California law. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or just starting out, understanding these critical legal tools can mean the difference between getting paid—or getting left high and dry.

PHTA Midwest Chapter Reception  

March 6 | Oak Brook, IL
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. CT

Join the PHTA Midwest Chapter and the PHTA Midwest Chapter WAVE Young Professionals Network for a WAVE & All Attendee Reception and Bowling & Bocce Bash. A fun evening to make some strikes, bocce some balls, and mingle with your industry peers and professionals! Heavy hors d'oeuvres, 2 drink tickets, bowling and bocce all included!  ALL WAVE and PHTA Midwest members are welcome! Part of the PHTA Midwest Chapter Spring Training Event.

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

March 11-13 | Orlando, FL
Part of Everything Under the Sun Expo
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member

CILB accreditation approved. Course License: CRS13453; Course Number: 0614959

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.

PHTA Webinar: 10 Pitfalls of Leadership  

March 12 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Leadership qualities are not really something we are born with. It is a position of trust that we earn through dedication, setting an example, and keeping our word. This is especially true for the aquatics world. While there are plenty of resources out there that will tell you what to do, this course is designed to help you identify certain traps to avoid falling into because you have a position of power.

Everything Under the Sun Expo  

March 14-15 | Orlando, FL

Join us at the Everything Under the Sun Expo, a landmark event celebrating more than 50 years of industry excellence since its inception as the Florida Pool Show. This year, anticipate a transformative experience with enriching classes, a diverse exhibit showcasing the latest in the industry, and our signature Friday Night Party. It's an opportunity to not only advance your professional skills but also to share your knowledge and inspire the upcoming generation of Pool Pros.

GENESIS® C393: Construction Superintendent: Connecting the Field with the Home Office  

March 17-18 | Amelia Island, FL
Part of the Master Pools Guild Spring Meeting
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
16 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member | $2,190 Non-member

The single greatest challenge for Swimming Pool Contractors (SPC) to expand their business is the lack of competent and accountable construction managers and superintendents. Although being an engineer, a skilled craftsman, or having pool industry experience is helpful, it is certainly not a prerequisite to becoming a quality superintendent. The likely candidate is trained! In this course, we will explore what makes a good construction superintendent, and how they are an integral part of running a profitable business that provides quality work in a timely period with a reasonable (or greater!) client satisfaction of the product result.

GENESIS® D271: Architectural Styles  

March 17-18 | Amelia Island, FL
Part of the Master Pools Guild Spring Meeting
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® E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools & Spas  

March 19-20 | Novi, MI
Part of the Backyard Pool & Spa Show
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 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: GENESIS® B208: Ways to Crush the Competition  

March 19 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

If you are looking for that edge on finding the right clientele for you and your business, this course is for you. GENESIS® co-founder Brian Van Bower will take you through a plan of identifying your best clientele, establishing confidence in your customer service, and leading your team through a project, all while maintaining the goal of keeping your work-life balance.

Backyard Pool & Spa Show  

March 21-23 | Novi, MI

Hosted by the PHTA Michigan Chapter and Backyard Pool & Spa Professionals (BPSP). Dive into the latest trends in backyard oasis designs and discover the perfect pool or spa for your home. This exciting event will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace, where you can explore a wide range of pool and spa options from top manufacturers!

PHTA Webinar: GENESIS® B105: Standing Out: The Key Success in Pool Building  

March 26 | Virtual
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

In today's world, there is a lot of competition, and not a lot of experts sharing their best-in-class practices. Luckily, there are still resources available to help you improve your business, your reputation, and your bottom line. In this course, we will highlight the role of education and certification to help you leave the crowd and climb the ladder of success. GENESIS® Engineering Faculty Chair and founder of The Brannon Corporation Terry Brannon, P.E., will show you how earning your credentials will help you outshine and outlast the competition.

PHTA & GENESIS® Road Show: C281 with Heritage Pool Supply Group  

April 7-9 | McKinney, TX
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
19 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 17.75 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience at the stunning Heritage Pool Supply Group facilities in McKinney, TX. 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 Heritage Pool Supply Group, Why a Digital Transformation is Crucial for Enhancing Customer/Distributor Relationships in the Swimming Pool Industry.

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

April 15 & 17 | 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® 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

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 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. 

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

May 7 | 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.

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.

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: 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.

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: D231 with Lunada Bay Tile  

October 8-10 | Harbor City, CA
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
21.5 Hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 21.5 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member

Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience at the stunning Lunada Bay Tile facilities in Harbor City, CA. Immerse yourself in the D231: Color Theory and Its Application course, led by industry-renowned experts and required for the Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional (Expert CBP) designation. The third day features a special educational offering from Lunada Bay Tile, Hands-On Application: Waterproofing, Coping, and Tile.

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.