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What is the Certified Watershape Foreman (CWF) Certification?

The CWF Certification is the foundation of all Watershape University Certifications, based on C2111: Essential Pool Construction.

All WU certifications (with the exception of the Certified Watershape Operator (CWO)) require a baseline understanding of how swimming pools and other watershapes are built.  That foundational knowledge is taught in our flagship course Construction 2111: Essential Pool Construction. 

Students must take this 3-day (24 credit hours, 2.4 IACET CEUs) course, and pass the CWF exam online to earn their CWF certification.  Once the CWF is earned, any specialist certification courses you have taken (and passed) will be automatically awarded those specialist certifications.

For example, if a student has taken and passed Construction 2711: Essential Major Renovations prior to C2111, they will not receive their Certified Watershape Renovator (CWR) certification and badge until they earn their CWF.  Once the CWF is earned, students will automatically be awarded both certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions about CWF

  1. Q: I completed C2111, but I don't see CWF in my student dashboard. Why not?
    A: Have you taken and passed the CWF exam yet? If not, that's why.  If so, clear the cache on your browser and check again. If it's still not there, contact us.
  2. Q: I have taken and passed C201 prior to coming to Watershape University. What do I need to do to get credit for CWF?
    A: We do honor transfer credits, but with CWF, you must first pass our exam. There is a $75 exam fee to prove proficiency.  Once passed, we will award you the CWF (but no CEU credit hours, because you didn't take the course with us), and we can also transfer over your other comparable courses that align with our IWI track.
  3. Q: My certificate doesn't say CWF on it, why not?
    A: As of now, the certificate you automatically receive upon completing C2111 is for proof of course completion and IACET CEUs. It is sent to you independently of the CWF exam. Once the CWF exam is taken (and passed), your CWF is earned, and the badge will be emailed to you, and can be downloaded from your WU Student Dashboard.
  4. Q: What if I don't pass the CWF exam the first time?
    A: You're not alone, it's a hard test! Our system will automatically email you seven (7) days later to give you access to take the test again. This gives you time to study.