Business Courses
Transform creative vision into profitable, well-managed projects.
Designing and building watershapes is a completely different skill set than running a profitable, lasting business.
Flexible education for your needs
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"Essential" Courses: These courses deliver in-depth, multi-hour or multi-day training, with paid enrollment, and often contribute toward certification.
- "Short" Courses: These courses provide focused, one- to two-hour sessions on highly specific topics and typically do not count toward certification requirements unless otherwise noted.
Register for and attend upcoming live courses, or gain immediate access through online, on demand courses.
How to get started?
Start with our foundational Business course
BUSINESS 2611: Essential Business Administration - perfect for anyone looking for introductory education.
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Follow a certification pathway
Find a certification of your interest and its required courses. Go to overview
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CERTIFICATION IN THE BUILD-DESIGN PATHWAY
Builder
A continuation of the path begun while earning the Foreman Certification, the Builder Certification indicates completion of advanced studies in business administration, fluid engineering and design modeling—courses that combine to create a foundation for indispensable professional disciplines.
Professional
One of WU’s highest certifications, the Professional badge represents the gold standard for construction professionalism. It indicates completion of rigorous advanced studies in business administration, custom fluid engineering, and specialized construction including high-end residential, commercial installations, and wellness facilities.
International Watershape Institute
Our highest and most revered certification, IWI members represent the elite of the watershaping industry. A dynamic fellowship of artisan watershapers—all devoted to elevating the entire industry—IWI is where leadership and vision, for both today and tomorrow, is cultivated and spread.
IWI stands alone as the watershaping industry’s true platinum standard.
CERTIFICATION IN INSPECTION
Real Estate Inspector
Inspecting pools and spas as part of real estate transactions has become an emerging professional industry niche. This certification requires completion of WU’s industry-leading course covering inspection scope, key points and report generation.
Ready to pursue certification?
Visit the Certification Page for detailed course requirements, including how to follow the build-design pathway or inspection pathway.
Questions about Business courses or certification?
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