Design Courses
Transform visions into lasting emotional connections.
Quality design creates beauty with intention. Learn the art and science of shaping water in harmony with laws of nature and aesthetics.
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 Design course
DESIGN 2212: Essential Elements of Design - 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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Essential Design Courses Online On-Demand
Short Design Courses Online On-Demand
Designer
All watershape projects begin with design. This coveted certification requires completion of courses that dive deep into perspective drawing, application of design principles including color theory, materials and textures—nothing less than the path to design excellence.
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.
Ready to pursue certification?
Visit the Certification Page for detailed course requirements, and how to follow the pathway for designers.
Questions about Design courses or certification?
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