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Business Certification Specialty Technical

Sunday, January 26, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 1
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 1-2
GENESIS C393: CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT: Connecting the Field with the Home Office (2 Days) Day 1
Sheraton
GENESIS D180: Drawing for Professionals (2 Days) Day 1
Sheraton
PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2711: Essential Major Renovation Workshop (2 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop (2 Days) Day 1
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Sunday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 1
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Monday, January 27, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 2
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GENESIS C393: CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT: Connecting the Field with the Home Office (2 Days) Day 2
Sheraton
GENESIS D180: Drawing for Professionals (2 Days) Day 2
Sheraton
National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
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PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University: BUSINESS 3461: Dollars and Sense - Understanding and Managing Business Finance
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2711: Essential Major Renovation Workshop (2 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop (2 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University: SERVICE 1211: Basic Water Chemistry
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Monday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 2
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Monday, January 27, 9:00 AM

Simplifying the Sales Process: Developing YOUR Effective Sales Presentation
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Women in the Industry: Connecting to Your Confidence
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Monday, January 27, 12:30 PM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
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Pool Opening Essentials
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Monday, January 27, 1:00 PM

Modern Gas-Burning Pool Heaters: Small Footprint, Big Heat
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The Perfect Fit: Successfully Measuring and Installing Vinyl Liners and Safety Covers
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Monday, January 27, 1:30 PM

Explore the Attendant Automation by Poolside
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Filtration and Circulation
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How to Offer Pool Financing & Increase Sales
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Hydraulics 101
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Pool Water Chemistry Basics: The 3 P’s of Pool Care
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Running a Compliant Business and Workplace
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Safety for Pool Maintenance Workers
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SPANISH: Chemical Conflicts & How to Avoid Them
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Why Sauna and Why Now?
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Monday, January 27, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

WAVE: PHTA Young Professionals Networking Event
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Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM

PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 3
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialists (3 Days) Day 3
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Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 3
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 3
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 3
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Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM

Heat Pump Pool Heaters: How They Work, What They Need, Pros and Cons
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Pool Water Chemistry Basics for Pool & Spa Technicians
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Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service (ENCORE)
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Pool Opening Essentials (ENCORE)
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Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 AM

AquaRite S3 Hayward Salt Chlorine Generators
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Conversation, Communication, and the Qi to Success
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Everything You Didn't Know You Needed to Know About Algae
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Finding Leaks – Turn Headaches into Profits
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GENESIS C308: The Beauty of the Edge – The Definitive, Internationally Acclaimed Vanishing Edge & Water-in-Transit Design
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GENESIS C322: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: An Insight into a Functional Team
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Hydraulics for the Swimming Pool Professional (Intermediate)
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Imposter Syndrome - and What to Do About It
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Jandy Automation and Web Based Connectivity
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Practical AI: Marketing Magic for Your Business Right Now
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Solar Pool Heating 101
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SPANISH: AquaRite S3 Hayward Chlorine Generators
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SPANISH: How to Open and Close A Pool With LSI Balance Strategies
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SPANISH: Pentair Automation-IntelliCenter
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Watershape University: BUSINESS 1451: Introduction to Finance and Estimating
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 1711: Pool Renovation Inspection Checklist: Considerations for a Successful Project
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What To Do In The Event of an OSHA Inspection
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Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop
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Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

2023 NEC Article 680: Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Fountains, and Similar Installations
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Tuesday, January 28, 1:30 PM

AquaCal PoolSync System - Equipment Automation Control Everyone Can Afford
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Automatic Pool Covers that Positively Change the Backyard Swimming Pool Environment
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Building a Secure Future for Retirement
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Chemical Safety Storage & Transport for the Pool Professional (PHTA)
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Discover Your Authentic Voice - and How to Use It To Create Impact
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Grow Your Pool/Backyard Business in 2025
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Heating Pools Effectively and Efficiently
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How AI Will Impact Your Pool Business
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Material Matters: A Deep Dive into Commercial Pool Construction
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Ordinary to Outstanding: Turning Pump Replacements into Equipment Pad Upgrades
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Pentair Salt Chlorine Generators
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Renovating with PVC Membrane
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SPANISH: Jandy Aquapure & Truclear SWC
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Surface Stain Solutions: Removal and Prevention Strategies
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Testing Methods, Interferences, and Techniques
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True Partnership: Giving and Gaining Value from Every Customer Relationship
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Understanding Your Contracts and Insurance
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Watershape University: ENGINEERING 2731: Structural Repairs of Existing Pools
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Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop
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Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM

Are You Really Listening to Your Customers?
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Metals and Metal Staining - "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
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Vinyl Liners: Tips and Techniques for A Perfect Fit
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Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 AM

4 Things You Can Do Today to Start Generating Business Online
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AutoPilot Salt Chlorination - Differentiators, Installation, Operation, and Troubleshooting
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Best Practices for Avoiding Employment Liability
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Bob Lowry's Pool Chemistry for Service Pros (abridged)
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GENESIS C110: Pool Construction Documents
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GENESIS C112: Stop Blaming the Tile - Misunderstanding Common Pool Tile Failures
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Innovations and Insights: The State of the Robotic Pool Cleaner Industry
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Owning The Backyard
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Pentair Automation-IntelliCenter
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So, You Started a Pool Service Company . . . Now What?
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SPANISH: Filtration & Circulation
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SPANISH: Introduction to Hydraulics
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The 2025 AI and Automation Roadmap for Pool and Spa Companies
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The State of Pool Service 2025: Insights, Priorities, and Challenges
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VGBA Standards Update: Must-Know Changes for Pool Professionals (PHTA)
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2342: Thoughtful Equipment Installations
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What Causes Leaks, How to Find Leaks, and How to Fix Leaks
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What’s Hot: Exploring Today’s Trends in Sustainable Pool Heating Solutions
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Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 AM

GENESIS/PHTA Certified Builder Professional Exams
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 12
PHTA Certification Exams: CST, CMS & CHTT
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Wednesday, January 29, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
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Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM

Advanced Leak Detection for the Seasoned Professional
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Dealing with Difficult Behaviors in the Workplace
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Electricity for the Swimming Pool Professional
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Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 PM

AI Use For Pool and Spa Companies
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Bonding & Grounding and the NEC Article 680.26(B) Update
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Chemical Conflicts & How to Avoid Them
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GENESIS C253: Damp-Proofing (Waterproofing) for Remodels
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Hayward OMNI Automation Systems
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How to Mitigate Biofilm Buildup's in Hot Tubs, Swim Spas and Swimming Pools
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Importance of Accounting and Software for Businesses
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Jandy AquaPure & TruClear SWCs
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Pool Pump Motor Mastery - A Deep Dive Into Pump Motors and Compliant Retrofit Options
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Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
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Safety Covers
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Sales Skills for Service Techs
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SPANISH: Advanced Hydraulics
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SPANISH: Jandy Automation and Web Based Connectivity
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SPANISH: Pentair Salt Chlorine Generators
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Swimming Pool Safety, Codes and Compliance
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Tracking Your Digital ROI
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Turn Your Team Into A Championship Team: Hiring, Training, Management, Motivation and Retention
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 3281: Building Watershapes for Moveable Floors
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Wednesday, January 29, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
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Thursday, January 30, 8:30 AM

GENESIS E106: Hiring an Engineer Without Remorse
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Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program
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Pool Builder Insurance: How to Improve Safety, Reduce Risks, and Lower Costs
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SPANISH: Electricity for the Swimming Pool Professional
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SPANISH: Hayward OMNI Automation
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The 3 Disturbing Trends That Threaten Your Business and Put the Next Generation at Risk
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The Importance of a Digital Presence and AI in 2025
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Vinylology 101: The More You Know, The More You'll Sell
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Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2252: Concrete Defect Identification and Prevention
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What to Know About Water Features
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