Education & Training
NEW and EXPANDED Certification Programs, FREE Education and Training Sessions
The 2013 educational conference program will provide you and your entire team with the most useful information, essential skills and proven strategies needed to stay ahead of the competition and advance your operation. Get your entire team certified in their respective fields of expertise and take your professional certification to the next level.
The 2013 Southwest Pool & Spa Show is pleased to offer the following industry certification and advanced educational programs including two Genesis 3 programs, three APSP certifications and the two part IPSSA basis training program:
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Genesis 3 – Design 261: Natural Streams and Ponds – Paid Course
APSP - CST: Certified Service Technician – Paid Course
APSP - CMS: Certified Maintenance Specialist – Paid Course
APSP - CHTT: Certified Hot Tub Technician – Paid Course
Thursday, February 28, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Genesis 3 – Design 261: Natural Streams and Ponds – Paid Course
Genesis 3 – Design 101: Introduction to Prospective Drawing – Paid Course
APSP – CST: Certified Service Technician – Paid Course
APSP – CMS: Certified Maintenance Specialist – Paid Course
APSP – CHTT: Certified Hot Tub Technician – Paid Course
Advanced Builder Program – Paid Course
RAI - Residential Appliance Installers Prep Program – Paid Course
NSPF CPO Fusion – Primer Course – Paid Course
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
IPSSA Basic Training Part 1: CHEMICALS – Paid Course
IPSSA’s Basic Training Manual-Part 1 focuses on water chemistry and covers: properties of water; pool types; volume calculations, standards and measurements; water chemistry and balance; chemistry of chlorination; types of chlorine; protecting chlorine; chlorine generators, bromine and ozone; water testing; and chemical adjustments. It also includes an extensive glossary and practice test questions, easy-to-use chapter tabs, many graphics, charts and tables.
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
IPSSA Basic Training Part 2: HYDRAULICS – Paid Course
IPSSA’s Basic Training Manual-Part 2 focuses on equipment and covers: hydraulics, pumps and motors, filters, skimmers, fittings and valves, heaters, heat pumps and solar, plus automatic pool cleaners. It also includes an extensive glossary and practice test questions, easy-to-use chapter tabs, many graphics, charts and tables.
1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Basic Heaters – SPANISH
Controlling Phosphates and Organics for Increased Efficiency
3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Basic Heaters – General
Friday, March 1, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
APSP - CST: Certified Service Technician - Paid Course
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
APSP - CHTT: Certified Hot Tub Technician - Paid Course
APSP - CMS: Certified Maintenance Specialist - Paid Course
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Genesis 3: Construction 171 – Project Profiles Interactive Discussion (8am-10am, 0.125 CEUs)
Business Planning 101: How to Write and Implement an Effective Business Plan
T.D.H. Rules, Codes & Permitting – Learn the Latest and Upcoming Changes
What Consumers Want from a Service Company
Electrical Appliance Installers Law: What You Can and Can’t Do!
Understanding the Challenges of Salt Water Pool Chemistry
Pumps & Motors: At the Heart of Our Business
Advance Builder Program – Paid Course
10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Genesis 3: Business 204 – You Can Be Better (10am - 12noon, 0.2 CEUs)
Gunite, Shotcrete & Concrete: All You Need to Know
How to Make a Million Dollars Servicing Pools
Smart Phones and I Technology
Basic Electricity
Mysteries & Myths of Metal Staining
Advance Builder Program – Paid Course
RWI – Recreational Water Illness Training (NSPF Certification) – Paid Course
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
"Best of" Crash Course in Swimming Pool Marketing
Buck Naked? How to Cut Costs & Cover Your ASSets!
Indoor Air Quality
Glass Tile Installation & Water Proofing
Understanding Phospates in Water Chemistry
Project Management from Start to Turnover
What’s Old is New Again – The Nuts & Bolts of Pool Renovation and Remodeling
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
"Hot off the Press" Social Media MarketingTactics for Builders, Service, and Retailers
Building a Profitable Service Business
Winning Proposals and Up Selling Techniques
The Value of Design Awards - the Why, the How, and What to do to be Successful
Powerful People - Recruiting and Training Top Talent
Basic Water Chemistry
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tejas Originals- Summer Kitchens at the Live Demo Stage in the Expo Hall
Saturday, March 2, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
APSP - CST: Certified Service Technician - Paid Course
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Stains & Scales – What Are They and How to Control Them
Controller Repair and Troubleshooting: What you don't know could cost you Time and Money
Introduction to Hydraulics
Outdoor Kitchen Planning So Your Clients Can Cook Like a Chef
Genesis 3: Construction 104 Waterproofing - Keeping the Water In and Out.
Robotic Cleaners; Is This the New Norm in Pool Cleaning?
10 Common Website Mistakes, and How to Fix Them All
Back to the Future – Retailing the Wise Way
Jandy I-Aqualink – Connecting for the Future
My Service Truck - is it safe; Dangers of Chemical Handling and Storage; Learn how to Safely Transport, Handle, and Store Pool Chemicals
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Genesis 3: Business 308 – Attracting and Working with High-End Clients (9:45am-11:15am, 0.15 CEUs)
A Website Isn’t Enough – Build a Content Marketing Strategy that Generates Leads and
Makes Google Wink in Your Favor – Part 1
Advancements in Plaster Surface Finishes
Professional Pool Designing - Should You Be Charging a Design Fee?
Todays's Choices in Water Testing - Things You Don't Know Can Affect Your Results
Hayward Energy Solutions – Products and Applications for New Construction and Aftermarket
Spa Repairs from Plumbing to Electronics
Proper Techniques of PVC Plumbing - It's not Glue it's Solvent Welding
Solar Heating – Let the Sun Heat Your Pools
ANSI / APSP Standard Review – A Review of Recent Changes that Will Affect You!
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pool Safety Demo with Jeremy Smith at the Live Demo Stage in the Expo Hall
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
A Website Isn't Enough - Build a Content Marketing Strategy that Generates Leads and
Makes Google Wink in your Favor - Part 2
Lightening Strikes Twice - The Basics of Ozone
Intelliflo Energy Auditing, Getting the Most Efficient Operation from the Intelliflo Pump
Glass Tile Installation Demo at the Live Demo Stage in the Expo Hall
The 2013 program also features a comprehensive line-up of industry training and business seminars FREE for APSP and IPSSA members. The cost to register for the industry training and business seminars for non-members is just $45 and the fee includes all three days of industry sessions and access to the exhibits on Friday and Saturday. The certification programs (Paid Course) are all individually priced.
There are sessions for all levels of builder, technicians, service providers and retail professionals. Bring your entire Team!
