Watershape University – TEACHING THE ART & SCIENCE OF WATER

TEACHING THE ART & SCIENCE OF WATER

Note to current students: On July 8th, 2024, we launched a major improvement to unify all online student activity under one system.

Please read critical info about this update HERE.

Note to current students: On July 8th, 2024, we launched a major improvement to unify all online student activity under one system.

Please read critical info about this update HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WU Summer Series 2025

WU is offering premier courses to level up your Design and Engineering knowledge! Find the essential workshop that fits your learning goals:

Design Foundations Studio
Advanced Fluid Engineernig
Electrical
Design Elements | Color Theory

May – July in San Diego

INVEST IN YOUR CAREER: FOUNDATIONAL POOL CONSTRUCTION COURSE

CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction

This is the 24-hour program that begins the training journey for every design-build trade and profession in the pool and spa industry. Start immediately, conveniently, online, and on-demand. Presented by three renowned industry experts, the course supports contractor licensing in several jurisdictions and is only $1500!

EARN YOUR POOL OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

SERVICE 2811: Essential Watershape Operation and Maintenance

Looking for a commercial pool operator certification to satisfy health department requirements? Designed to support the future of commercial service certification, licensing and education, this CMAHC-approved course is also aimed at elevating the work of residential service companies with WU’s unique brand of quality instruction — online and on-demand! Only $300 and no travel is required.

FULFILL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Are you looking for education and certification that solves licensure requirements?

Our programs satisfy more jurisdictions than anyone else. And, you can start immediately, conveniently, online, and on-demand.

EARN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

The pool and spa industry’s only comprehensive design-build certification program. We certify the trades, including electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, plaster and others. We also certify construction foremen, designers, builders, professionals, renovators and, of course, the leading companies in the industry.

CONNECT WITH A PROFESSIONAL

Clients and homeowners – Are you searching for a great aquatic design, build or service professional?

Watershape University is the center of education, training and certification for the pool, spa and aquatics industry. We connect owners to our team of certified industry professionals.

THE MOST DURABLE POOL COVERS IN THE MARKET

Aquamatic Pool Covers, Inc. holds more patents relative to automatic and manual swimming pool safety covers than all of the other cover companies combined.

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CUSTOM COPPER & STAINLESS STEEL POOLS & SPAS

Diamond Spas, manufacturer of custom luxury copper and stainless steel pools, spas, glass walled vessels, swim spas, cold therapy plunges and waterfeatures, produces a sophisticated product line for upscale markets.

Visit Diamond Spas

WATERTIGHT WELDED INTEGRITY

Since 1982, Bradford Products has been the leader in the design and fabrication of high quality and custom stainless steel pools, hot tubs, SwimSpas®, water features, thermal rooms, therapy and other custom specialty products.

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BRINGING WATER TO LIFE – FOR LIFE

Residential Solutions: Energy-efficient water treatment, filtration products, pumps and water systems for your home. Whole home solutions for your family’s health, comfort, protection and enjoyment. From better tasting water, softer skin and hair, cleaner laundry to automated energy-efficient systems for sparkling pool water, we’ve got you covered.

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COME ON IN. . . THE WATER IS HAYWARD.

Hayward aims to take the worry out of pool ownership by developing products that are efficient, require little maintenance and add value to your investment.

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JOIN THE WOLFPACK EVERY WEDNESDAY AT NOON PACIFIC

Broadcasting from Watershape University's KWLF Studio 1 in Solana Beach, California!

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSING

Watershape University has the industry's only comprehensive certification program supporting all professional levels in the industry from designers and builders to the critical trades that get the work done. And our programs are recognized for continuing education and licensing purposes.

Learn more. . .

PEBBLETEC HAS THE WORLD'S MOST TRUSTED FINISHES®

NOW THEY HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TILE TO MATCH.

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EXPLORING THE ART & SCIENCE OF WATER

DESIGN | ENGINEERING | CONSTRUCTION WaterShapes.com is the definitive resource for professionals and consumers who make water and outdoor living part of their lives.

Explore WaterShapes

WHERE WERE YOU WHILE WE IMPROVED OUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS?

Carecraft is proud to team up with Watershape University as our exclusive provider of education. NETWORK - BUY BETTER - HAVE FUN

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LUXURY POOLS AND SPAS DESERVE LUXURIOUS WATER

ClearWater Tech designs and manufactures energy efficient Ozone Water Treatment systems and related components to serve a wide range of water and air applications and markets including food and beverages, swimming pools, spas, wineries, breweries, indoor cannabis facilities, commercial laundries, problem water and more.

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INTERNATIONAL WATERSHAPE INSTITUTE (IWI)

Watershape University’s graduates establish a team of influencers and through leadership, coaching and advocacy we are

ADVANCING THE ART & SCIENCE OF WATER

WATERSHAPES MAGAZINE

Since 1998, WaterShapes Magazine has been the leading resource for design, engineering and construction of watershapes from bird baths to lakes. Explore the art and science of water in our extensive and searchable platform.

BLUE MIND

Discover the surprising science that shows how being near, in, on, or under water can make you happier, healthier, more connected, and better at what you do. Our partner and instructor, Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., is creating useful words and is wishing you water.