EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Since 1991, ISPA has been dedicated to assisting professionals from around the globe develop the skills needed to succeed.  Through programs and textbooks written specifically for the spa professional, ISPA members can benefit from the knowledge pertinent to their business.  ISPA programs are affordable educational opportunities that can pay off through successful spa management.   

The latest textbook, "Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction" was released in November 2008 and accompanies other programs such as the Certified Spa Supervisory Program, the Spa Retail Management Course and the Risk Management for Spas e-Learning Course.

ISPA has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) to offer the Retail Management for Spas and Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction courses through EI's Distance Learning program. To receive either course, which includes a final exam leading to a certificate of completion, please contact EI at 800-390-8399 or 517-372-8800, e-mail kflickinger@ahla.com, or visit www.ahlei.org/distancelearning for a downloadable course enrollment application.

If you are a faculty member, bookstore, or student at a U.S. or Canadian school wishing to purchase this textbook for academic use, please call the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute at 800-344-4381 or 517-372-8800 to ensure the correct academic pricing and product selection. International schools, please call 407-999-8100. Read more about ordering for academic use.

Build a strong foundation rooted in education by investing in yourself and your company today.