Engineering Courses
Provides the foundational integrity behind every exceptional watershape.
Our pools and other watershapes are designed and built to last a lifetime. They are engineered that way. No cutting corners, and no 'winging it'. Learn the geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical forces involved.
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 flagship Engineering course
ENGINEERING 2311: Essential Fluid Engineering - our core class on creating efficient, safe, and serviceable hydraulic systems for pools. Find a live offering below, or enroll online, on-demand for immediate access.
Follow a certification pathway
Find a certification of your interest and its required courses. Go to overview
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Essential Engineering Courses Online On-Demand
Short Engineering Courses
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 SPECIALIZED TRADES
Electrical Specialist
All watershapes rely on competent/certified electrical installation to ensure safety, functionality and efficiency. This certification indicates completion of WU’s comprehensive course diving into the craft of combining electricity and water.
Ready to pursue certification?
Visit the Certification Page for detailed course requirements on the build-design pathway or specialized trades.
Questions about Engineering courses or certification?
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