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Atlantic City Convention Center
January 27-29, 2026
Select Criteria: Tracks = Certification

Sunday, January 25, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Attendees spend three days with a team of expert faculty, learning all the necessary disciplines for building a structurally sound water vessel. Topics covered include site analysis, introductory fluid engineering,... ...read more...
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    • 1. Beginner
    • GENESIS
      The CHTT program covers the essentials of servicing portable and permanently installed hot tubs and spas, and equipment repair & replacement. The course is designed for individuals in the service... ...read more...
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      • 1. Beginner
      • Certification
        The CMS is for those who are new to the pool and spa service industry or are working a pool maintenance route. There are no prerequisites; new and seasonal employees... ...read more...
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            The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the PHTA  Service Tech Manual in approximately... ...read more...
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            • 2. Intermediate
            • Certification
              In this information-rich course, students spend 24 hours of class time over three days carefully examining the key elements of swimming pool construction, focusing on how basic engineering directly determines... ...read more...
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              • Watershape University

              Monday, January 26, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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                • 2. Intermediate
                • Certification
                  The swimming pool finish is the last task to be completed and the first thing the customer sees before entering the pool.  Protect the finish by starting it right the... ...read more...
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                  • Certification
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                    • 1. Beginner
                    • Certification
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                      • 2. Intermediate
                      • Certification

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

                        The PHTA (NSPF)'s CPO course provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of pool and spa operations. The certification program includes: training on pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment, and government requirements. All materials & exam included. Please bring a calculator to class.... ...read more...
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                        • 1. Beginner
                        • Certification

                        Tuesday, January 27, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM



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


                        Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                          Pre-registration for all exams is required. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED *Contact service@phta.org for CBP exam and retest questions or registration...
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                          • General
                            Open to all requiring a PHTA certification exam (see below for Certified Building Professional (CBP) or Certified Service Professionals (CSP)).*  If you are taking a PHTA Certification course (CMS, CST,... ...read more...
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