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Career Institute - Education for the Pool/Spa/Hot Tub Industry Professional
The Career Institute is the APSP umbrella for industry education and training, including certification programs and certificate courses. Read more about the Career Institute and learn how you can further your professional development through APSP-sponsored programs.
We encourage you to learn more about all the programs offered by the APSP Career Institute. Click on any of the links below to go to full page descriptions, calendars, and necessary forms for these programs.
Education and Certification Programs
If you're an experienced pool/spa builder, APSP offers you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise and join an elite group of certified pool/spa builders when you pass the CBP Certified Building Professional exam.
Click here for more information about the CBP Certified Building Professional exam.
Whether you're an entry-level, skilled or highly experienced pool/spa service provider, you can get the education and training you need to start or enhance your career through our Service Education Program; with certification exams at each level.
Click here for Service Education general information and calendar of upcoming training events.
Click on each of the individual programs to learn more about the requirements and get all the details:
CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist, CST Certified Service Technician, Certified Hot Tub Technician, and CSP Certified Service Professional.
All certifications now expire on 12/31 (not the anniversary of your exam date) of the expiration year listed on the certificate/card. So, if your certificate says, for instance, expiring 3/31/11, you have until 12/31/11 to complete the form and send it in to re-certify.
Click here for more information on re-certification and to download the re-certification forms required for Tech I/CMS and Tech II/CST, CSP and CBP.
Don't wonder whether you're on the cutting edge in the industry - make sure you're doing it right! Go right to the source - APSP - for technical manuals, ANSI/APSP standards, and other resource materials. Visit the APSP Store to view all of the publications available for purchase. (Make sure you log in as a member to see the preferred member pricing!) Among our top-sellers are:
APSP Builder's Manual, 3rd Edition - This is the text used for the CBP Certified Building Professional exam preparation, and comes with a CD that includes copies of all the ANSI/APSP Standards for building and pool operation.
APSP Service Tech Manual, 4th Edition - Published in January 2010, this is the text used for all three levels of Service Education, and comes with a CD that includes copies of all the ANSI/APSP Standards for pool/spa building and operation.
APSP Hot Tub Technician Manual - This 348-page, full-color manual covers all makes and models and offers a wide body of practical knowledge on servicing and troubleshooting manufactured hot tubs. A Hot Tub Technician Program is currently in development - watch for it!
APSP Retail Sales Associate Program Bundle - Jump start your new employees on both the technical and customer service aspects of the retail sales associate. This bundle includes the RSA Technical Manual and companion workbook, the best-seller Raving Fans, and a customer service workbook.
ANSI/APSP Standards - Make sure you're building and servicing pools according to the best practices of the industry. Standards are available for purchase individually or as a set.
Certificate Programs and Special Course Offerings
Builders Institute - The APSP Builder's Council offers this advanced training for the pool builder interested in learning new techniques and keeping up with the latest trends in pool building. Typically offered at the large pool/spa industry trade shows, this dynamic 2-day program takes builder education to the next level offering a new curriculum each year to inspire and educate even the most experienced pool/spa builder.
Business Leadership Program - Commit to improving your bottom line when you sign up for this program which supports pool/spa industry professionals as they expand their business knowledge and skills through completion of a self-directed industry and business education curriculum.
Retail Sales Associate Certificate Program - Don't miss out on the chance to jump-start the training of new retail employees - purchase the complete package of 4 manuals/workbooks that provide technical and customer service training second-to-none. Passing an online assessment at the completion of the program leads to the RSA Certificate.
Available 24/7 for individual or group training, the Career Institute offers live events and on-demand webinars on pool/spa/hot tub technology, chemical and workplace safety, pool/spa building, and a variety of business topics specially created for pool/spa/hot tub industry professionals. Check out the library of courses and return often to view the new offerings!
Looking for a job? Use this online career center to make your next career move.
Looking for employees? You can post a job opening, review resumes and search for qualified candidates for employment.
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