PHTA & GENESIS Education
We’re thrilled to welcome back the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and its premier education program, GENESIS®, to the 2026 Education Conference. As the leading voice in the pool and spa industry, PHTA delivers expert-led training that supports professionals at every stage — from foundational courses to advanced certifications. GENESIS® brings a powerful focus on design, construction, and business growth, offering in-depth, code-compliant education that transforms teams and businesses. Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best and take your career to the next level.
View more info on:
Take advantage of these in-depth GENESIS® courses.
GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design
Sunday & Monday, January 25 & 26| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch included)
$1690 PHTA/NESPA Members | $2190 Non-Members
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 8 PHTA CEUs
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of good design and will teach you how to lay out the different improvements in your projects (e.g. pool, spa, patio, etc.). We will break the fundamentals down into two categories: the Elements of Design and the Principles of Design. Once you have a good grasp of the fundamentals, you will learn how to apply them. We will start with short practice exercises and build up to a final project: creating a master plan that includes a pool and spa.
Click here to read the full course description and meet your instructor.
GENESIS® Comprehensive Aquatic Design: Where Water, Wellness & Architecture Meet
Monday, January 26 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch included)
$895 PHTA/NESPA Members | $1395 Non-Members
8 hours | .8 IACET CEUs | 8 PHTA CEUs
Comprehensive aquatic Design: Where Water, Wellness & Architecture Meet is an intensive one-day workshop designed to elevate the understanding, creativity, and project leadership of build and design professionals tackling high-complexity residential and small-scale commercial outdoor environments. This course goes far beyond pool layout and finishes.
Click here to read the full course description and meet your instructors.
PHTA Certification Courses
- PHTA Certified Hot Tub Technician
- PHTA Certified Maintenance Specialist
- PHTA Certified Service Technician
- PHTA Certified Pool Operator
Earn Your Certified Building Professional Designation
- GENESIS® C201
Register for C201 by November 15th and the CBP is included for FREE (must sit for the exam at the Show on January 28, 2026)
BONUS! PHTA/GENESIS Courses included in Conference Passes.
Technical Pass
- GENESIS® C210: The Beauty of the Edge - The Updated Edition | Vanishing Edge & Water in Transit Design
- GENESIS® D112: Small Space Design
- GENESIS® C115: Building Material Science Simplified | Building a Better Pool
- GENESIS® C315: Remodel Dos and Don'ts | How to Elevate the Old to Gold
- GENESIS® C230: Shotcrete Science
Business Pass
- GENESIS® B331: Job Costing for Profit Versus Existence
- PHTA: The Power of Clever Retail Management - Panel Discussion
- PHTA: Building a Thriving Aquatics Workforce