Perfecting the Art and Science of Water
The IWI is the highest academic accomplishment in the swimming pool industry, reserved only for those students who not only complete a track of rigorous courses, but also demonstrate proficiency in the projects they design and build. Learn more about the IWI here.
Another way to think of the IWI is that it is a close-knit association of Watershape University alumni who reached the pinnacle in their educational journey. The IWI degree includes the following courses, plus a requirement for industry volunteering, mentorship and more.
CWF
Construction 2111: Essential Pool Construction (24)
CWB
- CWF +
- Business 1611: Essential Business Administration (16)
- Business 3451: Essential Cost Estimating Workshop (8)
- Engineering 2311: Essential Fluid Engineering (16)
- Design 2131, 2132, 2133 or 2134: Essential [design software] Modeling Workshop (16)
---- Four options include SketchUp, Pool Studio, Revit and Rhino3D
CWD
-CWF +
- Design 1111: Essential Perspective Drawing Workshop (12)
- Design 2212: Essential Elements & Principles of Design (16)
- Design 2611: Essential Color Theory, Materials and Textures Workshop (16)
- Design 2321: Essential History of Water in Architecture (16)
CWP
- CWF, CWB and CWD +
- Construction 4112, 4113 or 4114: Advanced Watershape Construction (16)
---- Three options include Residential (4112), Commercial (4113), or Wellness (4114)
- Design 4211: Advanced Principles of Design (16)
- Engineering 4311: Advanced Fluid Engineering (16)
IWI
- CWF, CWB, CWD and CWP +
- X1322: WU Credentials - A Universe of Benefits
- X3521: Industry Volunteer
- X4381: IWI Candidate Mentoring Prep Course
- X5381: IWI Candidate Mentoring Project
Your Path to IWI
If you are thinking of joining this elite group of pool builders and designers, you should! The Watershape University Wolfpack is built on people who help each other grow in their profession, and you will have the support of fellow students and IWIs alike in your journey. Investing in yourself and your education is a way to separate yourself from the rest of the industry.
If you are not sure where to start, we strongly recommend starting with C2111: Essential Pool Construction, and take the CWF Exam to earn your Certified Watershape Foreman (CWF). It's the foundation of every other certification we have.