THE EDUCATION VACATION WITH WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY
Elevate Your Expertise and Dive into career-defining courses built to transform how you build, design, and lead in the pool and spa industry. This isn’t just another event, it’s the launchpad where driven professionals rise into true industry leaders.
- Expand your skills
- Grow your network
- Own your next big move
The future of your career starts HERE.
Event Details
EDUCATION SCHEDULE
December 4
- CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (Dec 4–6)
- CONSTRUCTION 4271: Vanishing Edge Design, Engineering & Construction
- BUSINESS 2121: Pool Inspections for Real Estate Transactions (Dec 4–5)
- BUSINESS 3327: Marketing, Reputation & AI for Service Professionals
- DESIGN 1111: Essential Perspective Drawing Workshop
- ENGINEERING 4411: Essential Electrical Workshop (Dec 4–5)
December 5
- BUSINESS 2121: Pool Inspections for Real Estate Transactions (Day 2)
- ENGINEERING 4411: Essential Electrical Workshop (Day 2)
- CONSTRUCTION 2611: Essential Plaster Workshop (Dec 5–6, English & Spanish)
- DESIGN 2212: Essential Elements & Principles of Design (Dec 5–6)
- SERVICE 2211: Essential Water Chemistry
December 6
- CONSTRUCTION 2111: Essential Pool Construction (Day 3)
- CONSTRUCTION 2611: Essential Plaster Workshop (Day 2)
- DESIGN 2212: Essential Elements & Principles of Design (Day 2)
- SERVICE 1311: Essential Pool Equipment – The Core Four
CONSTRUCTION 2111: ESSENTIAL POOL CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION 4271: VANISHING EDGE DESIGN, ENGINEERING & cONSTRUCTION
BUSINESS 2121: POOL INSPECTIONS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
BUSINESS 3327: Marketing, Reputation & AI for Service Professionals
DESIGN 1111: Essential Perspective Drawing Workshop
ENGINEERING 4411: Essential Electrical Workshop
CONSTRUCTION 2611: eSSENTIAL TILE WORKSHOP
CONSTRUCTION 3611: ESSENTIAL PLASTER WORKSHOP
DESIGN 2212: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
DESIGN 2211: ESSENTIAL WATER CHEMISTRY
DESIGN 1311: ESSENTIAL POOL EQUIPMENT - THE CORE FOUR
travel recommendations
Primary Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Located 5–15 miles from most Embassy Suites properties in Phoenix/Scottsdale, depending on which one you’re staying at destinations.
Ground Transportation from PHX:
Rideshare/Taxi: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available curbside at all terminals.
Rental Cars: On-site at PHX with all major providers.
Light Rail: Valley Metro Rail connects PHX to downtown Phoenix (great for Embassy Suites Downtown North).
Hotel Shuttle: Some Embassy Suites offer complimentary or paid shuttle service—check with your specific property.
Accomodations
- Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown: Modern hotel with sleek décor and a rooftop bar.
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown: Great for longer visits, close to Chase Field and downtown attractions.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North: Convenient for cultural explorers near the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale: Upscale suites with mountain and golf course views.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Midtown: Laid-back hotel with a restaurant, bar, and free area shuttle.
- Hyatt Regency Phoenix: Steps from the Phoenix Convention Center and downtown nightlife.
nearby attractions
- Desert Botanical Garden: Living museum with 50,000 desert plants across 140 acres.
- Arizona Falls: Historic hydroelectric plant turned public art space.
- Encanto Park: Large recreation area with fishing pond, golf courses, swimming pool, and ball fields.
- Papago Park: Home to the Phoenix Zoo and the famous Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
- Arizona Science Center: Four-story interactive science museum.
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix: 3.5-acre traditional stroll garden