Watershape University offers programs and certifications in all aspects of the design/build sector of the aquatics industry. Certifications document a student's progress through Watershape University (WU) and the International Watershape Institute (IWI).

The certification courses below can be used for continuing education credits for licensing around the Northeast. For more information, visit - watershape.org/certification

WU CONSTRUCTION 2711: Essential Major Renovations
Workshop (2 Days) 
Supports the Certified Watershape Renovator certification 
Sunday – Monday, January 26- 27 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch included) 
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs  

As existing pools age and ownership turns over to a new generation, major renovations have become a larger and larger part of the watershape construction market. This in-depth, two-day major renovation design course is formatted with a series of targeted lectures supporting an interactive renovation design project. 

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WU CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop   
Supports the Certified Watershape Finish Specialist certification        
Sunday – Monday, January 26- 27 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch included) 
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs  

This class defines and resolves frustrating disconnects that have long existed between pool builders, plaster applicators and service technicians. By combining these three disciplines and the key phases they encompass, students completing this class will fully understand concrete pool expectations in terms of finished application, successful start-up and satisfying project goals and intentions. The instructor panel features top experts in their respective fields: Bill Drakeley (concrete), Jon Temple (plaster) and Eric Knight (start-up/service). The curriculum includes both hands-on instruction for application techniques, lecture, and supplemental instruction and reference materials. 

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WU ENGINEERING 2111: Essential Pool Construction
Supports the Certified Watershape Foreman Certification    
Sunday – Tuesday, January 26- 28 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch included) 
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs  

Students spend three days carefully examining the key elements of swimming pool construction with a focus on how basic engineering directly determines construction methods and details. Day One covers basic engineering (listed above), Day Two moves through construction phases including layout, forming, utilities, safety barriers, shotcrete, waterproofing, tile and coping, all with an eye toward exceeding standards and best practices. The program concludes with discussions about concrete decking, plaster science and start-up methods. 

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