Become IWI-certified
Reach the pinnacle of your career success
– Hold the highest level of certification as a professional in the pools, spa, and watershaping industry
– Comprehensive education, training, and mentorship from top leaders
– Join a global network of subject matter experts
– Stay up-to-date with best industry practices, events, new technologies, and more
– Brand exposure for your organization
Hold the highest level of certification as a professional in the pools, spa, and watershaping industry
Comprehensive education, training, and mentorship from top leaders
Join a global network of subject matter experts with decades of experience
Stay up-to-date with best industry practices, events, new technologies, and more
Brand exposure for your organization
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Teaching the art and science of water
Programs offered
Classes in live and online formats
Instructions from top experts
Courses for a diverse range
Architects, designers, builders, engineers, servicers, and more
Become professionally certified - Watershape University
Watershape University (WU) is the industry’s most comprehensive education provider in the disciplines of:
pools, spas, hot tubs, fountains, ponds, streams, waterfalls, interactive waterplay features, splash pads, zoological exhibits, water gardens, outdoor living and more.
Areas of study include:
Construction
Business
Design
Engineering
Renovation
Service
and more
Students earn globally recognized, professional certification by completing required courses and projects, and passing exams.
Do you have what it takes to join the International Watershape Institute?
IWI members also routinely contribute to the advancement of the industry through research and development, as well as volunteer work to improve standards and codes for various governing boards and code-writing bodies.
To earn the status of an International Watershape Institute (IWI) member, students must first obtain 4 designated WU certificates and complete additional courses (see below).
The road to IWI excellence
Joining the ranks of the IWI requires a long-term commitment to a rigorous education and mentoring process that includes extensive classroom, lab and hands-on field experience.
500+ hours of professional education
International Watershape Institute (IWI)
Become certified at the highest level; join a professional network of subject matter experts, with continued access to best industry practices, WU education, and new technology.
CWP + 4 Experiential courses + Extracurricular requirements
Certified Watershape Professional (CWP)
Gain sufficient knowledge to operate a design/build firm capable of executing complicated pools, spas, and other watershapes.
CWB, CWD + 2 courses
Certified Watershape Designer (CWD)
Gain sufficient knowledge to professionally design basic pools, spas, and other watershapes.
CWF + 3 courses
Certified Watershape Builder (CWB)
Learn to operate a watershape construction company, document proposed designs, estimate projects, and build basic pools, spas and other watershapes.
CWF + 1 course
Certified Watershape Foreman (CWF)
Learn to execute construction of basic pools, spas, and other water features.
1 course
Start your journey - IWI Resources
Take the first step:
Become a Certified Watershape Foreman
Approved for contractor licensing in several jurisdictions.
Get started by enrolling in our foundational Essential Pool Construction course↗.
Already a WU student or hold other WU certification?
New to Watershape University?
Do you have degrees or certification from other institutions?
We will happily accept third-party accredited program that achieves the same learning outcomes as Watershape University’s Essential Classes. All Non-WU courses will need to be approved when applying for certification.
