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.
The 2024 event will be November 9-14 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.
PSP/Deck Expo is the only comprehensive, far-reaching, and industry-connected event.
Dive In to the experience, and Deck Out with the best networking, education, and technology to propel your business forward. PSP/Deck Expo is dedicated to the success of your business. Interact with industry leaders, ask questions to top manufacturers, and learn about how to thrive in today's pool, spa, and outdoor living industry.
By booking through onPeak, the only official hotel vendor for PSP/Deck Expo, you will be able to make reservations in our block, all while receiving the best possible rates and access to exclusive discounts and perks.
Looking for a guide to all things PHTA at PSP/Deck Expo? See below for a preliminary list of available PHTA and GENESIS® pre-conference education during the conference.
PHTA and GENESIS® will be offering the following education sessions. Click on the course title for full course information. Early Access! C201: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools is now open for early registration. Sign up here. Do you want to be notified when registration officially opens? Click the button below!
Sat/Sun/Mon, November 9-11
8am - 5pm
24 Hours, 2.4 IACET CEUs, 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member | $2,590 Non-member
Early Access! Pre-register for C201 today and get your CBP Exam for free! Fill out this form and we will be in touch when registration officially opens!
This comprehensive concrete construction school is one of two programs 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.
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Please note: If you would like to take the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) Exam onsite in Dallas upon completion of this course, please submit the application at least two weeks prior to arriving in Dallas.
Sat/Sun, November 9-10
8am - 5pm
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.
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Instructor: Robert Baxter, Advanced CBP
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Sat/Sun, November 9-10
8am - 5pm
16 Hours, 1.6 IACET CEUs, 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.
Exclusive for Expo attendees! On the first afternoon of class, we will visit the Nasher Sculpture Center, home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. We will explore the beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and focus on how the design fundamentals we are learning were used, how those fundamentals affect us when we enter the garden, and how to apply these same techniques in your projects. We will discover how colors and materials can make outdoor spaces look even more amazing; this is a chance to see how creativity can transform outdoor areas into something spectacular.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder and Design Professional.
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Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA
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Sat/Sun, November 9-10
8am - 5pm
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.
Exclusive for Expo attendees! On the first afternoon of class, we will visit the Nasher Sculpture Center, home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. We will explore the beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and focus on how the design fundamentals we are learning were used, how those fundamentals affect us when we enter the garden, and how to apply these same techniques in your projects. We will discover how colors and materials can make outdoor spaces look even more amazing; this is a chance to see how creativity can transform outdoor areas into something spectacular.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder and Design Professional.
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Instructor: Feras Irikat
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Mon, November 11
8am - 12pm
4 Hours, 0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 PHTA CEUs
$399 PHTA Member | $699 Non-member
Heating pools and spas has become more and more popular with homeowners as leisure time has increased and owners desire longer seasons in which to use their pools. However, heating costs have risen with the cost of fuels, particularly fossil fuels and electricity, and owners would like options.
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Instructor: Terry Brannon, P.E.
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Mon, November 11
1pm - 5pm
4 Hours, 0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 PHTA CEUs
$399 PHTA Member | $699 Non-member
The mystical world of electrical elements can be overwhelming, but as a pool builder it is your responsibility to understand the basics of electricity generation and distribution, as well as being able to spot good vs hazardous work. This course will explore electrical work in and around the pool: from underwater and landscaping lighting to low voltage lighting and firepits, to grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters, you will have a better understanding of the electrical elements surrounding pools.
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Instructor: Jake Muller
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Mon, November 11
8am - 5pm
8 Hours, 0.8 IACET CEUs, 8 PHTA CEUs
$799 PHTA Member | $1,099 Non-member
Health and wellness continue to be a growing movement in our lives, and that includes in the pool and spa world. Even if "wellness" isn't on the forefront of your client's mind, it exists in the background of their desires. As our customers envision their personal space as not just for living and fun, but as a way to create a wellness oasis, it is our responsibility to help them achieve their health goals. This course will help you take steps to integrate wellness into your business model.
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Instructor: Joel-Eric Mignault, Master CBP
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Sat/Sun, November 9-10
8am - 5pm
16 Hours, 1.6 IACET CEUs, 16 PHTA CEUs
$625 PHTA Member | $750 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®).
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Instructor: Russell Fausnaugh
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Sat/Sun, November 9-10
8am - 5pm
16 Hours, 1.6 IACET CEUs, 16 PHTA CEUs
$625 PHTA Member | $750 Non-member
El programa de certificación Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO®) es el programa de educación y certificación líder en el mundo para mantener las piscinas más seguras y abiertas. Más de 700.000 estudiantes han sido formados desde 1973. La certificación CPO proporciona a las personas el conocimiento, las técnicas y las habilidades necesarias para el funcionamiento adecuado de la piscina.
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Instructor: Jua Serrano
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Sat/Sun/Mon, November 9-11
8am - 5pm
24 Hours, 2.4 IACET CEUs, 24 PHTA CEUs
$1,099 PHTA Member | $1,499 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.
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Instructor: Kevin Tucker
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Please note: If you would like to take the Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (CMS) Exam onsite in Dallas upon completion of this course, please submit the application at least two weeks prior to arriving in Dallas.
Sun/Mon, November 10-11
8am - 5pm
16 Hours, 1.6 IACET CEUs, 16 PHTA CEUs
$899 PHTA Member | $1,399 Non-member
The Certified 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. Upon successful completion of the course and CHTT certification exam, students will have earned the certification title of CHTT.
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Instructor: Bob Barzilay, Master CBP
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Please note: If you would like to take the Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT) Exam onsite in Dallas upon completion of this course, please submit the application at least two weeks prior to arriving in Dallas.
Sat/Sun/Mon, November 9-11
8am - 5pm
24 Hours, 2.4 IACET CEUs, 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. Upon successful completion of the course and CST certification exam, students will have earned the certification title of CST.
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Instructor: Joseph Stockley
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Please note: If you would like to take the Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (CST) Exam onsite in Dallas upon completion of this course, please submit the application at least two weeks prior to arriving in Dallas.
Mon, November 11
8am - 12pm
4 Hours, 0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 PHTA CEUs
$249 PHTA Member | $349 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.
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Instructor: Ben Stobick
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Please note: If you would like to take the Certified Pool & Spa Inspector (CPI) Exam onsite in Dallas upon completion of this course, please submit the application at least two weeks prior to arriving in Dallas.
Mon, November 11
8am - 12pm
4 Hours, 0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 PHTA CEUs
$249 PHTA Member | $349 Non-member
El Inspector Certificado de Piscinas y Spas (CPI) crea una base para que los funcionarios de salud y los operadores de piscinas realicen inspecciones de piscinas y spas para respaldar la garantía de un entorno higiénico, saludable y seguro para el personal y los clientes de piscinas y spas públicos.
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Instructor: Clemente Rivera
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Tenga en cuenta: Si desea realizar el examen de Inspector Certificado de Piscinas y Spas (CPI) en Dallas al finalizar este curso, envíe su solicitud al menos dos semanas antes de llegar a Dallas.
Mon, November 11
9am - 4pm
6 Hours, 0.6 IACET CEUs, 6 PHTA CEUs
$499 PHTA Member | $899 Non-member
This session will review the significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC). This 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.
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Instructor: Richard Anderson
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PHTA Awards of Excellence Reception
Monday, November 11
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Ballroom D
PHTA WAVE Young Professionals Education & Networking
Attendees 40 and under
Tuesday, November 12
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PHTA Booth #2900
Interested in sponsoring PHTA events at PSP/Deck Expo? We have sponsorship opportunities for the Awards of Excellence Reception.