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Available IFPS Certifications
Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor
CFPAJPP
Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor
CFPAJPPCC
Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor
CFPE
Certified Fluid Power Engineer
CFPS
Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS, CFPPS)
CFPHS
Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist
CFPPS
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist
CFPMT
Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT)
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician
CFPMHT
Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician
CFPPT
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician
CFPMM
Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPMHM, & CFPPM)
CFPIHM
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic
CFPMHM
Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic
CFPPM
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic
CFPMIH
Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC)
Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC)
CFPMIP
Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Pneumatics (Must Obtain CFPPM, CFPPT, & CFPCC)
CFPCC
Certified Fluid Power Connector & Conductor
CFPSD
Fluid Power System Designer
CFPMEC
(In Development) Mobile Electronic Controls
CFPIEC
(In Development) Industrial Electronic Controls
Notable Words: Certification Benefits Professionals and Their Companies
By Thomas Blansett, CFPS, CFPAI, Technical Director, IFPS. Many articles about certification focus on benefits to the individual, and I certainly don’t …
IFPS Spring Meeting Open to All Members
The IFPS Spring Meeting will be held in person and virtually Feb. 27–March 2 in New Orleans. Why attend? You’ll meet a dedicated (and fun) group of …
IFPS Releases Mechanic Training Modules
This online at-your-own-pace training module takes the IHM and MHM study manuals and brings them to life! The mechanic training modules heavily emphasize …
IFPS Releases Math Training Modules
A recent study found that more than 68% of participants cited a lack of confidence as the biggest stumbling block to a student’s ability to succeed in math. …
Newly Released Review Training PowerPoint Presentations
IFPS recently released review training PowerPoint presentations to help instructors and students prepare for certifications. Presentations for five …
Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations are open for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, which honors professionals who have significantly enriched fluid power. Anyone can nominate an …
Fluid Power Math Training Module Available
An online at-your-own-pace training module of the 21-part Fluid Power Math Workshop is now available. Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, teaches fundamental fluid power …
IFPS Spring Meeting Set for This Month
IFPS’s spring meeting takes place in person and virtually Feb. 27-March 2 in New Orleans. At the meeting, each of the five IFPS committees – education, …
IFPS Offers IFPE Sessions on Certification and Efficiency
At the International Fluid Power Exposition March 14-18 in Las Vegas, IFPS hosts three educational sessions on various topics. IFPS CEO Donna Pollander leads a …
Newly Released Training Modules
IFPS recently released training modules for the industrial and mobile hydraulic mechanic certifications. The online at-your-own-pace training modules are based …
IFPS Launches Online Instructor-led HS Review
IFPS often receives requests for instructor-led review training, so it has launched an online course for the Hydraulic Specialist certification. Tom Blansett, …
Board President: Staying Curious in 2023
By Scott Sardina, PE, CFPAI, CFPHS, CFPECS, 2023 IFPS Board President and Chairperson. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own …
IFPS Welcomes 2023 Board of Directors
With the new year, IFPS installs its new board of directors, adding four directors-at-large and an honorary position. Stepping into the top slot on the board …
Online HS Review Training Course Launches in March
IFPS recently announced an online review training course for the hydraulic specialist certification. IFPS often receives requests for instructor-led …
Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations are open for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, which honors professionals who have significantly enriched fluid power. Anyone can nominate an …
Committees Report at IFPS Annual Meeting
IFPS held its annual meeting Sept. 26-29 in San Diego. While the meeting was also available virtually, IFPS reports that 90% of the meeting’s attendance was …
Notable Words: Board President Looks to ‘the next 50 years’
By Denis M. Poirier Jr., CFPHS, CFPAI, AJPP, AJPPCC, CFPIM, CFPCC, 2022 IFPS Board President and Chairperson. You may not realize this, but the International …
IFPS Online Training Opportunities
IFPS has a range of online resources for professional study and training. Interactive Hydraulic Specialist Study Manuals Whether studying for the hydraulic …
IFPS Names Pollander CEO
Donna Pollander, executive director of the International Fluid Power Society, has been promoted to CEO of the organization. IFPS’s board of directors …
Executive Profile: Brian Kenoyer
Q. How did you get started in the fluid power industry? A. I was hired as a hydraulic engineer with JLG Industries. I had little prior experience besides …
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