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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
Breaking News: Fluid Power Giant Tom Wanke Dies
By Michael Degan, Editor, Fluid Power Journal. Tom Wanke, director of the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium at Milwaukee School of Engineering and a well-known …
Happy Fluid Power Professionals’ Day
June 19 is Fluid Power Professionals’ Day. The International Fluid Power Society designated Blaise Pascal’s birthday as a day to honor all industry …
IFPS Launches Mentorship Program
IFPS recently announced details of its 2022 mentorship program. The program runs from Aug. 1 to Nov. 16 and connects emerging professionals with experienced …
Upcoming Webinars
Selection of Hose Size for Laminar Flow BJ Wagner, CFPAI/AJPP/AJPPCC, CFPHS, CFPMMH, of Manitowoc Crane Group, looks at the differences between laminar and …
June is Safety Month
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Take the responsibility to improve safety standards whenever an opportunity presents itself. Did you know that there are …
The Value of IFPS Certification
By Donna Pollander, ACA, Executive Director, International Fluid Power Society Business growth and success rely on a workforce with the right skills, in the …
Executive Profile: Chauntelle Baughman
Q. How did you get started in the fluid power industry? A. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in industrial distribution with job offers …
2022 IFPS Spring Meeting Highlights
The IFPS spring meeting, held in Charleston, South Carolina, was conducted in person and virtually, and it’s exciting to report that meeting attendance was …
Searchable Online Books Available
Fluid Power Math, the Fluid Power Symbology Guide, and the Fluid Conveyance Guide are now available to IFPS members for online viewing. Members who purchased …
Membership and Certification FAQs
Q. What is the difference between renewing my membership and renewing my certification? A.Membership and certification are two different entities. When you …
Webinar on Hydraulic Training Modules Set
IFPS is offering a “lunch-and-learn” web seminar on two hydraulic training modules – “Understand the principles of levers” and “Calculate the …
IFPS Launches Employer Resources Web Page
A newly designed page on the IFPS website, Employer Resources for Certification, helps employers decide which IFPS certification best matches an employee’s …
Upcoming Workshops
IFPS OFFERS TWO WORKSHSOPS on certifications for Accredited Instructor (AI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctor (AJPP). The workshops take place March 22-23 …
IFPS Releases Fluid Conveyance Guide
Member Price: $19.95 • Nonmember PRICE: $38.95 The new Fluid Conveyance Guide assembles information from other publications into one easily searchable …
Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame are now being accepted and remain open until April 15. A panel of judges reviews the applications and announces …
Hydraulic Specialist Online Training Modules Available
IFPS has revamped Hydraulic Specialist online training modules, which are helpful when preparing for the HS certification test or just to boost skills. Members …
IFPS Announces VFD Webinar
IFPS will host a web seminar titled Variable Frequency Drives in Hydraulic Applications on Jan. 20 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern. Presented by Alan Froslie, …
Registration Open for IFPS Spring Meeting
The International Fluid Power Society’s spring meeting is scheduled for March 7-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to meetings with IFPS …
IFPS Welcomes New Board Members
IFPS elected two new directors-at-large to the board of directors at the fall meeting in October. The members take office this month. Stephen Blazer, PE, CFPE, …
Fluid Power Engineer Jack Slater Dies
Memorial service set for March. John G. “Jack” Slater, 95, of Milwaukee, who was inducted into the Fluid Power Hall of Fame in 2020, died Nov. 30. …
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