TEACHING THE ART & SCIENCE OF WATER


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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Southwest Pool & Spa Show
AOAP Conference & Exposition
Everything Under the Sun Expo
Carecraft Annual Meeting
Master Pools Guild Spring Meeting
Western Pool & Spa Show

CERTIFICATIONS
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.

LICENSING
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.

CONSUMERS
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.
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.

CURRICULUM
With a focus on pools, spas, waterfeatures, aquatics, and outdoor living, we offer classes in the following categories: Business, Design, Engineering, Construction, and Service.