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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 Pearl Ballroom
GENESIS C393: CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT: Connecting the Field with the Home Office (2 Days) Day 1
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 2
GENESIS D180: Drawing for Professionals (2 Days) Day 1
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 1
PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 1
318
PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 1
322
PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 1
201
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 1
320
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2711: Essential Major Renovation Workshop (2 Days) Day 1
314
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop (2 Days) Day 1
315

Sunday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 1
313

Monday, January 27, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 2
Sheraton Pearl Ballroom
GENESIS C393: CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT: Connecting the Field with the Home Office (2 Days) Day 2
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 2
GENESIS D180: Drawing for Professionals (2 Days) Day 2
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 1
National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
415
PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 2
318
PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 2
322
PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 2
201
Watershape University: BUSINESS 3461: Dollars and Sense - Understanding and Managing Business Finance
305/306
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 2
320
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2711: Essential Major Renovation Workshop (2 Days) Day 2
314
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop (2 Days) Day 2
315
Watershape University: SERVICE 1211: Basic Water Chemistry
308/309

Monday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 2
313

Monday, January 27, 9:00 AM

Simplifying the Sales Process: Developing YOUR Effective Sales Presentation
418
Women in the Industry: Connecting to Your Confidence
301

Monday, January 27, 12:30 PM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
202
Pool Opening Essentials
410

Monday, January 27, 1:00 PM

Modern Gas-Burning Pool Heaters: Small Footprint, Big Heat
402
The Perfect Fit: Successfully Measuring and Installing Vinyl Liners and Safety Covers
312

Monday, January 27, 1:30 PM

Explore the Attendant Automation by Poolside
411
Filtration and Circulation
302
How to Offer Pool Financing & Increase Sales
310
Hydraulics 101
311
Pool Water Chemistry Basics: The 3 P’s of Pool Care
403
Running a Compliant Business and Workplace
408/409
Safety for Pool Maintenance Workers
412
SPANISH: Chemical Conflicts & How to Avoid Them
404
Why Sauna and Why Now?
405/406

Monday, January 27, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

WAVE: PHTA Young Professionals Networking Event
319

Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM

PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 3
318
PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialists (3 Days) Day 3
322

Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 3
Sheraton Pearl Ballroom
PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 3
201
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 3
320

Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM

Heat Pump Pool Heaters: How They Work, What They Need, Pros and Cons
402
Pool Water Chemistry Basics for Pool & Spa Technicians
302

Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service (ENCORE)
202
Pool Opening Essentials (ENCORE)
410

Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 AM

AquaRite S3 Hayward Salt Chlorine Generators
403
Conversation, Communication, and the Qi to Success
415
Everything You Didn't Know You Needed to Know About Algae
411/412
Finding Leaks – Turn Headaches into Profits
408/409
GENESIS C308: The Beauty of the Edge – The Definitive, Internationally Acclaimed Vanishing Edge & Water-in-Transit Design
401
GENESIS C322: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: An Insight into a Functional Team
418
Hydraulics for the Swimming Pool Professional (Intermediate)
308/309
Imposter Syndrome - and What to Do About It
414
Jandy Automation and Web Based Connectivity
303
Practical AI: Marketing Magic for Your Business Right Now
419
Solar Pool Heating 101
314
SPANISH: AquaRite S3 Hayward Chlorine Generators
420
SPANISH: How to Open and Close A Pool With LSI Balance Strategies
421
SPANISH: Pentair Automation-IntelliCenter
304
Watershape University: BUSINESS 1451: Introduction to Finance and Estimating
321
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 1711: Pool Renovation Inspection Checklist: Considerations for a Successful Project
312
What To Do In The Event of an OSHA Inspection
315

Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop
Front of Aisle 1200 (Show Floor)

Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

2023 NEC Article 680: Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Fountains, and Similar Installations
304

Tuesday, January 28, 1:30 PM

AquaCal PoolSync System - Equipment Automation Control Everyone Can Afford
401
Automatic Pool Covers that Positively Change the Backyard Swimming Pool Environment
417
Building a Secure Future for Retirement
420
Chemical Safety Storage & Transport for the Pool Professional (PHTA)
403
Discover Your Authentic Voice - and How to Use It To Create Impact
414
Grow Your Pool/Backyard Business in 2025
313
Heating Pools Effectively and Efficiently
311
How AI Will Impact Your Pool Business
305/306
Material Matters: A Deep Dive into Commercial Pool Construction
418
Ordinary to Outstanding: Turning Pump Replacements into Equipment Pad Upgrades
411/412
Pentair Salt Chlorine Generators
303
Renovating with PVC Membrane
421
SPANISH: Jandy Aquapure & Truclear SWC
404
Surface Stain Solutions: Removal and Prevention Strategies
302
Testing Methods, Interferences, and Techniques
408/409
True Partnership: Giving and Gaining Value from Every Customer Relationship
419
Understanding Your Contracts and Insurance
415
Watershape University: ENGINEERING 2731: Structural Repairs of Existing Pools
402

Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop
Training Wall (Show Floor #2555)

Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM

Are You Really Listening to Your Customers?
301
Metals and Metal Staining - "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
403
Vinyl Liners: Tips and Techniques for A Perfect Fit
408/409

Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 AM

4 Things You Can Do Today to Start Generating Business Online
405/406
AutoPilot Salt Chlorination - Differentiators, Installation, Operation, and Troubleshooting
415
Best Practices for Avoiding Employment Liability
313
Bob Lowry's Pool Chemistry for Service Pros (abridged)
302
GENESIS C110: Pool Construction Documents
414
GENESIS C112: Stop Blaming the Tile - Misunderstanding Common Pool Tile Failures
308/309
Innovations and Insights: The State of the Robotic Pool Cleaner Industry
418
Owning The Backyard
419
Pentair Automation-IntelliCenter
411/412
So, You Started a Pool Service Company . . . Now What?
310
SPANISH: Filtration & Circulation
304
SPANISH: Introduction to Hydraulics
322
The 2025 AI and Automation Roadmap for Pool and Spa Companies
315
The State of Pool Service 2025: Insights, Priorities, and Challenges
417
VGBA Standards Update: Must-Know Changes for Pool Professionals (PHTA)
312
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2342: Thoughtful Equipment Installations
311
What Causes Leaks, How to Find Leaks, and How to Fix Leaks
402
What’s Hot: Exploring Today’s Trends in Sustainable Pool Heating Solutions
307

Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 AM

GENESIS/PHTA Certified Builder Professional Exams
Sheraton Crown Ballroom 1-2
PHTA Certification Exams: CST, CMS & CHTT
201

Wednesday, January 29, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
Front of Aisle 1200 (Show Floor)

Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM

Advanced Leak Detection for the Seasoned Professional
402
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors in the Workplace
301
Electricity for the Swimming Pool Professional
303

Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 PM

AI Use For Pool and Spa Companies
405/406
Bonding & Grounding and the NEC Article 680.26(B) Update
415
Chemical Conflicts & How to Avoid Them
302
GENESIS C253: Damp-Proofing (Waterproofing) for Remodels
417
Hayward OMNI Automation Systems
403
How to Mitigate Biofilm Buildup's in Hot Tubs, Swim Spas and Swimming Pools
401
Importance of Accounting and Software for Businesses
317
Jandy AquaPure & TruClear SWCs
418
Pool Pump Motor Mastery - A Deep Dive Into Pump Motors and Compliant Retrofit Options
304
Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
419
Safety Covers
404
Sales Skills for Service Techs
318
SPANISH: Advanced Hydraulics
320
SPANISH: Jandy Automation and Web Based Connectivity
305/306
SPANISH: Pentair Salt Chlorine Generators
313
Swimming Pool Safety, Codes and Compliance
322
Tracking Your Digital ROI
314
Turn Your Team Into A Championship Team: Hiring, Training, Management, Motivation and Retention
408/409
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 3281: Building Watershapes for Moveable Floors
310

Wednesday, January 29, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
Training Wall (Show Floor #2555)

Thursday, January 30, 8:30 AM

GENESIS E106: Hiring an Engineer Without Remorse
313
Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program
411/412
Pool Builder Insurance: How to Improve Safety, Reduce Risks, and Lower Costs
317
SPANISH: Electricity for the Swimming Pool Professional
419
SPANISH: Hayward OMNI Automation
414
The 3 Disturbing Trends That Threaten Your Business and Put the Next Generation at Risk
417
The Importance of a Digital Presence and AI in 2025
405/406
Vinylology 101: The More You Know, The More You'll Sell
408/409
Watershape University: CONSTRUCTION 2252: Concrete Defect Identification and Prevention
312
What to Know About Water Features
311