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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



 

IFPS Fluid Power System Designer

Fluid Power System Designer is an expanded credential focusing on advanced, system-level hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic controls expertise along with …

2016 IFPS Annual Meeting

The IFPS Board of Directors, along with industry professionals, met in Kansas City, Missouri to discuss policies, procedures and ideas that are instrumental in …

Online Hydraulic Safety Training

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

Asset Utilization: The Key to a More Efficient Operation

Today’s competitive business climate requires leaner companies. Gone are the days of unlimited budgets and surplus staffing. Rather, every aspect of …

Recertification Q&A

I took my certification test, so why do I need to recertify? Because technology changes all the time and the IFPS wants to make sure you are up-to-date with …

In Memoriam: James Irenaeus “Jim” Morgan

James Morgan, formerly of Kenosha and Hales Corners (Milwaukee), Wis., died on March 24, 2016 at the age of 92. In 1960, Mr. Morgan was a Founding Member of …

Members Get More

IFPS members have the benefit of the Society’s 50+ years of expertise and experience representing the fluid power and motion control industry. Membership …

Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS) Certification Upgrade

The IFPS Certification Committee is proud to release a revised, enhanced, and fine-tuned version of the ECS. The IFPS defines a Fluid Power Electronic Controls …

Free Download!

Are You a Fleet Manager Looking to • Lower Repair Costs • Reduce Downtime • Improve Reliability Download a FREE Asset Utilization Report Visit …

Attention Fluid Power Distributors, Manufacturers, and End-users

Interested in improved safety, improved reliability, greater efficiency, reduced liability? Certify your workforce with IFPS certifications! A Corporate …

IFPS Safety Cards

IFPS issues Fluid Injection Injury Safety Cards to all of its members and certified professionals. These cards contain information on obtaining five (5) …

IFPS Members $99 Online Training

Online courses deliver a broad-based understanding of the most important fluid power subject matter concepts. Courses begin with the basics: physics laws, …

Electronic Controls Specialist Certification Re-released

IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist Certification has been re-released. This certification is designed to review and test understanding, specification, and …

Accredited Instructor and/or Job Performance Proctor Training Workshops

IFPS supports career advancement through ongoing education and training. Accredited Instructors are certified professionals who educate and prepare candidates …

You Can Influence the Fluid Power Industry with Chapter Outreach

By Scott Gower, CFPS Talking to others about oneself is natural. Explaining one’s career in fluid power to the Average Joe is often complex, and the …

IFPS 2016 Spring Meeting

March 21 – 24, 2016 • Embassy Suites Downtown San Diego, CA Join the IFPS for the 2016 Spring Meeting scheduled for March 21-24 at the Embassy Suites …

IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist Certification Update

Subject matter experts have been hard at work revising the IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist Certification (study manual, pre-test, written test) with …

In Memoriam: Russell Henke

After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Russell “Russ” Henke died at the age of 91 on November 2, 2015. Russ is described by his wife of 68 years, …

IFPS Staff News

Jeff Morrow has been named business development manager for the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS). With over 20 years of experience in marketing and …

2015 IFPS Annual Meeting

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