CPSA Webinars and Courses
Listen to Previous Webinars
Protect Your Pay—Mastering Mechanics Lien Rights for Pool Contractors Presented by The Green Law Group
Led By: Leah Schoen, The Green Law Group
Recorded March 5, 2025
New Laws Affecting Contractors and How Long You’re on the Hook for Pool Warranties in California
Led By: Leah Schoen, The Green Law Group
Recorded October 9, 2024
Download The Master Contractor Legal Manual - An Essential Resource for California Licensed Contractors referenced in this webinar.
Disclaimer: This Master Contractor Legal Manual was created by the Green Law Group and is made available by PHTA/CPSA to its members with the express written permission of that firm. PHTA does not accept any responsibility or liability for the content of this manual. By accessing this manual, you agree that PHTA is in no way liable for any content or omissions in the manual.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
CPSA Townhall: CA Water Control Board Proposed Regulations
Led By: John Norwood, Norwood & Associates, LLC
Drowning Prevention & Pool Safety Act Compliance
Led By: Jim Blanton, HASA and John Norwood, Norwood & Associates, LLC
Plaster Problem Troubleshooting, Start-Ups & Water Chemistry
Led By: Alan Smith, NPC and Eric Nielson, Western Pool & Spa Show
Recorded August 23, 2023
How to Effectively Use Digital Marketing to Build & Service More Pools
Led By: Scott Reynolds, The Get Smart Group and Jessica Howard and Jeff Henriksen, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Recorded June 28, 2023
Fast Friends - Swimming Pool Sales Tips from the Trade
Led By: Fred Manno, Hayward and Scott Cohen, The Green Scene Landscaping & Swimming Pools
Recorded April 26, 2023
Decarbonization Update
Led By: Jason Davidson, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and John Norwood, Norwood & Associates
Recorded April 4, 2023
Energy Efficiency in Your Pool Designs (flow, pipe sizing, pumps, hydraulics)
Featuring: Bryan Brugger and Alex Krajewski from Fluidra
Recorded February 22, 2023
Workforce Development – The benefits of working in the pool industry. How to attract young people to the industry.
Led By: Sabeena Hickman, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and Robert Rankin, Heritage
Recorded January 18, 2023
Legislation That Could Destroy the Pool Industry -- Why Lobbying Matters
Led By: John Norwood, Norwood & Associates
Recorded December 14, 2022
Common Pool Construction Defects – Avoiding Legal Actions
Led By: Scott Cohen, The Green Scene Landscaping & Swimming Pools; Derek Downey, LegalPools.com
Recorded November 30, 2022
Contractors State Licensing Board -- What happens when a complaint is filed against your license?
Featuring Cheryl Moore, CSLB
Recorded October 26, 2022
Courses Available for Purchase
Available for members and non-members
Course: Sexual Harassment Prevention Online Course
California now requires businesses to provide both employees and managers with harassment prevention training every 2 years. Make sure all owners and employees are state compliant with required education.
Failure to comply could result in enforcement action by the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
25% off for CPSA members (email info@thecpsa.org to get discount code)
Course: Wildfire Smoke Prevention Online Course
As of July 29, 2019, all employers must train and protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke. This new emergency regulation will apply to pool service companies and those who work in the pool construction business. An action plan for employers is provided at the end of the article.
All California employers are mandated to provide new workplace training and worker protection from the dangers of wildfire smoke inhalation under new emergency regulations recently adopted by CAL-OSHA.
25% off for CPSA members (email info@thecpsa.org to get discount code)
Education and Training to Enhance Professionalism
The California Pool & Spa AssociationTM provides opportunities for its members to enhance professionalism through education. CPSA believes that its members should continue to enhance themselves professionally through continuing opportunities for education. Membership with CPSA provides state-wide access to these opportunities.
A Wide Network of Opportunity
Members have access to online and in-person training to strengthen their professional standing and relationships with consumers through better industry skills. CPSA’s wide state network gives its members access to industry manufacturers, distributors, industry associates, business owners, retailers, and more. This united network allows for an open forum for exchange of ideas and swimming pool and spa industry insight. Online forums, educational opportunity links, and access to trade shows, associations, and more provide you endless opportunities to expand your professional education.
Swimming Pool and Spa Industry-Related Topics
Members have the opportunity to find classes and trainings of interest on topics ranging from business management, proper pool maintenance with ionization, and advanced water chemistry to transporting hazardous materials and more. The California Pool & Spa AssociationTM stresses continuing education, creating professional growth in the industry.