When online training first emerged a decade ago, few companies outside the field of IT recognized the potential power of this versatile tool. Viewed by many as a novelty or perhaps a technology for which widespread adoption was well in the future, most organizations preferred to stick with their three-ring binders, chalkboards, and fluorescent-lit classrooms. Today, it's a whole different story.

John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems Inc., the network hardware manufacturer, recently observed: "The next big killer application for the Internet is going to be education. Education over the Internet is going to be so big it’s going to make e-mail usage look like a rounding error."

Since 1998, ATI and its founder, Tom Donaldson, have been providing the highest quality training for pool professionals available anywhere.
 
During that time we have been focused on eventually offering our training as distance learning courses over the web.
 
We have always believed that the delivery of professional training must be improved to optimize the industry’s goal of safe and healthy pool/spa environments.
 
This objective received substantial additional support when a 2003 CDC report called for better training for pool operators. Thus, the industry needs to offer better job certification training to operators.
 
In the November/December 2003 issue of Aquatics International Kevin M. Johnston, M.S., and Michael Kinzinger, PhD, wrote “a number of barriers exist for not only operators, but also owners of pools that should have certified operators. One of the hurdles is the lack of funding. The courses require operators to attend class for one to two days. This can easily turn into a four day commitment, especially if travel is involved to get to a training location. Thus, the industry tneeds to offer better job delivery certification training to operators.”
 
They went on to say ”...administrators may have reservations about training an operator if they turn the position over once a season….but as the CDC survey and our study show, that investment needs to be made to ensure safe pools”
 
Now, for the first time, this important training is available online thru ATI’s innovative and exciting new programs.

Class schedules for any of our internet classes are here and now. We are always ready for you to start your classes and get your continuing education credits or your certification as a certified pool technician.
 
We do understand, however, that in many situations people do prefer a live instructor in a classroom setting. If you would like to schedule a class, we would be happy to do so. Please contact us by:

• E-mail - tom@aquatictraininginstitute.com
• Phone - 1-800 385-0270
• Fax      - 904-687-0107

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The Aquatic Training Institute takes privacy and data protection issues seriously. This privacy policy explains how we protect personally identifiable information from our learners.

The Aquatic Training Institute operates a secure website. ATl utilizes a payment gateway provider which has been validated as compliant with Visa’s cardholder Information Security Program (CISP) and the Payment Card industry (PCI) data Security Standard.

Each learner creates his or her login identification and password which ensures continuity and protects against unauthorized intrusion during the learning event.

ATI can track the progress of individual learners while active in the programs. Accessibility to this feature is restricted to authorized ATI personnel.

All learner records are stored in a secure manner and may be accessed only by authorized ATI personnel.

While it is unlikely that your personally identifiable information may be seen by third party business associates that perform services for us, such as accounting, we will have a written policy that contains terms that will protect your privacy should this occur.

Learners seeking a copy of their permanent record must request this in writing.

Learner personally identifiable information is electronically transmitted by ATI to the appropriate regulatory authority as required. Other third parties requesting a copy of the learner’s permanent record must have the written consent of the learner.

The only times ATI would release a permanent record without the learner’s permission is (1) if we were required by law to disclose information for judicial and administrative proceedings (such as a subpoena in a court order) or (2) if required by regulatory authority in connection with an investigation, licensure or disciplinary activity or court order.

ATI does not share the learner base list in any other company, person or organization for commercial purposes.

ATI may notify our learner base of special offers, new courses, and related information. Learners are always allowed to unsubscribe to these updates if desired.