APSP University launches virtual classroom platform

by Sally Bouorm | March 23, 2015 2:56 pm

Online Education — The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) University’s virtual courses, allow attendees to interact with the instructor and ask questions, start in March.

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) University’s first virtual course will launch in March, starting with the Pool & Spa Construction Course (PSCC).

The course will be led by Bob Blanda, a Certified Building Professional® (CBP) and Certified Service Professional® (CST), and will be held for six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning March 18, from 9 a.m. to noon EDT. The PSCC, a key step in becoming certified, is geared toward novice and experienced pool and spa builders as well as designers who are interested in learning more about pool and spa construction.

Course participants will have a thorough review of content contained in the APSP Pool Builders Manual as well as vital information on how to conform to industry standards. The course will cover all types of pool, spa, and water feature construction and will review the entire building process in detail—from design and layout to pool and spa start-up.

Participants will earn 24 APSP continuing education credits (CEUs) upon completion. Individuals with at least five years of industry experience will be eligible to take the exam for the CBP designation, the highest level of certification under the APSP program. The exam must be taken at a proctored location which can be arranged by APSP University staff.

“APSP University is designed to bring our educational offerings to as many professionals as possible,” said APSP president and CEO Rich Gottwald. “Virtual courses allow industry newcomers and experienced professionals to access our educational content in a new format that fits their busy schedule. Unlike traditional online courses, virtual classrooms allow attendees to interact with the instructor and ask questions, giving attendees a more complete online educational experience.”

Additional virtual courses include:

International Pool & Spa Code (April 15);
Water Testing (May 13);
Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) (Beginning June 10);
Certified Service Technician (CST) (Beginning July 8); and
Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT) (Beginning August 12).

For more information on the virtual classroom or other educational programs, click here[2].

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