About This Course

The Aquatics Management Certificate is entirely web-based and consists of five courses each culminating with an applied assignment that relates to your organization or a case study organization. This course of study provides you with the opportunity to receive individualized feedback from knowledgeable instructors who review the elements of your portfolio.

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, you’ll receive a certificate issued by the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, Indiana University.

There are readings to assist with each assignment!

These readings are required! All readings can be found in "Pages" tab.

Course Schedule

 Discussion

Students will also have an opportunity to reflect on their assignments through an online discussion forum. 10% of your grade is allocated toward your final grade (5% for answering the question and 5% for responses). Take this opportunity to truly discuss with your classmates! 

• Course Progression
• Course 1: Principles of Aquatics Management
• Course 2: Personnel and Training
• Course 3: Risk Management
• Course 4: Aquatics Programming
• Course 5: Maintenance and Equipment

Students will be able to:

• Form an aquatics team using strategies for recruiting, hiring, and training;
• Formulate an emergency action plan that is informed by risk management and safety procedures;
• Select, develop, and implement aquatic programs for your facility; and 
• Design a maintenance program that identifies safety equipment and adheres to maintenance and safety codes.

Recommended Background

The course will be most beneficial for new and existing aquatic managers. To successfully complete the certificate program portfolio pieces, it is recommended that students have sustained access to an aquatics facility.