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Swimming Pool Designers

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance offers the Certified Pool Builder and Design Professional Pathway, which it describes as “an education and certification career pathway designed to build on your foundation of knowledge so that you can become a certified master pool builder and design professional.” Participants must complete classes and pass examinations to earn the following certifications:

  1. Certified Builder Professional
  2. Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professional
  3. Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional
  4. Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional

“Certification is a mark of excellence,” according to the PHTA. “It demonstrates third-party approval that the certified individual has the knowledge to assure quality of business practices, meet American National Standards Institute minimum standards, and provide quality service to his/her customer.”

Certification is valid for three years, and the credential holder must take CE classes each year to renew their certification. Visit https://genesis.phta.org/certification to learn more about the PHTA’s certification programs.

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