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Available IFPS Certifications
CFPAI
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)

CFPIHT
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)

CFPMMH
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



 

2017 IFPS Annual Meeting

The 2017 Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana was bursting at the seams with a record-breaking crowd. The 2018 Board of Director nominee slate was …

International Fluid Power Society Announces 2018 President and Board of Directors

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is pleased to announce Dean Houdeshell, PE, CFPAI, CFPE, CFPS, CFPIHT, CFPMHT, CFPMHM, Cemen Tech Inc., was …

Have a Knack for Training?

IFPS Accredited Instructors (AIs) are certified professionals who educate, train, and prepare candidates for IFPS certification programs. AIs have extensive …

Attention Engineer and System Designer Applicants

Certified professional engineers (PE) or degree equivalent (BS from ABET recognized university) may apply for this certification. Additional requirements must …

IFPS Upgrades Pneumatic Specialist Certification

The Upgraded Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Certification Study Manual has been released and is available by visiting www.ifps.org. The IFPS PS Certification is for …

Get Involved with the IFPS

Join the IFPS on September 25-28, 2017 for the 2017 Annual Meeting at The Alexander in Indianapolis, Ind. This is a great way to network with professionals in …

June is Safety Awareness Month!

IFPS, in conjunction with the International Hydraulics Safety Authority*, offers online Hydraulic Safety Awareness Training courses. These courses provide an …

Updated and Released!

The IFPS Math for Certification booklet is very popular among individuals preparing to take an IFPS certification test, and Volume 2 promises to be even more …

Last Call to Register

For the Accredited Instructor and/or Job Performance Proctor Training Workshops Classes are forming for upcoming AI, AJPP, and AJPPCC workshops held at …

2017 IFPS Spring Meeting

Special thanks to the 35+ IFPS members who recently met in Orlando, Fla., to conduct the 2017 Spring Meeting. These dedicated members steer the Board of …

Accredited Instructor and/or Job Performance Proctor Training Workshops

Have a knack for training? Classes are forming for our upcoming AI, AJPP, and AJPPCC workshops being held at Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, Minn. …

IFPS Upgrades Hydraulic Specialist Certification

The Upgraded Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Certification Study Manual has been released and is available by visiting www.ifps.org. The IFPS HS certification is for …

Attention Fluid Power Distributors, Manufacturers and End-users

Make 2017 the Year You Certify! Interested in improved safety, improved reliability, greater efficiency, and reduced liability? Certify your workforce with …

Profile: Bishwajit Ranjan

Why did you decide to work in the fluid power industry? While pursuing my engineering, I never thought of working in fluid power. Incidentally, as a young …

Take Note!

Hydraulic Specialist Certification Upgrade The HS Certification is currently being upgraded; please take note of the following: A new HS Study Manual is …

Prove Your Competence and Gain Confidence with IFPS Certification

By Donna Pollander, ACA, IFPS Executive Director Professional certification offers numerous benefits that IFPS has detailed many times since the inception of …

2017 Photo Contest

We love seeing images of the industry in action and the professionals who keep it going. Have your camera handy for a chance to win some cash and get …

Meet the Staff of the IFPS

Advancing Knowledge and Certification of Fluid Power Professionals Started working for the IFPS: I started working in the fluid power industry in 1994 when I …

The IFPS Announces 2017 President

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is pleased to announce Richard Bullers, CFPPS, SMC Corp. of America, who was elected the 57th president of IFPS …

IFPS Fluid Power Engineer Certification

All Certified Professional Engineers or degree equivalent (Bachelor of Science from ABET-recognized university) may apply for this certification. Additional …