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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 Announces 2021 Officers

The International Fluid Power Society is pleased to announce that Rocky Phoenix, CFPMMH, was elected 2021 president and chair during the IFPS annual meeting. …

IFPS Charts 2021 Projects

IFPS held its 2020 annual meeting virtually on Sept. 25. The board of directors approved a number of projects by the education, marketing, membership and …

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Specialist Study Group Web Seminars

While the nation was hunkered down during quarantine, Tom Blansett, CFPAI, Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, and Ernie Parker, CFPAI, were busy conducting free biweekly …

On-demand Web Seminars

Attention IFPS Members – Earn 1 professional development point toward your recertification by expanding your knowledge with our archived, on-demand web …

Certification for Today’s Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic

In 2021, IFPS will release an upgraded Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification Study Manual that reflects the knowledge and skills needed for today’s mobile …

Newly Certified Accredited Instructors

Congratulations to our new certified fluid power Accredited Instructors (AI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctors (AJPP.)  The approved applicants, who …

Fluid Power Reference Handbook Testimonials

The new Fluid Power Reference Handbook is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for our industry. It is my new go-to tool when designing systems. Scott …

On the Horizon for 2021

Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification for Today’s Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic The soon-to-be-released upgraded Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM) Certification …

Attention IFPS Members

The virtual IFPS Annual Meeting takes place Sept. 11 through Sept. 24. Committee meetings are listed below. You can register for one meeting or the entire …

IFPS Accolades

This is a great technical resource! Head and shoulders above any other fluid power reference book available today!” Sam Kaye, CFPSD, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, …

IFPS Annual Meeting

To the IFPS Membership, We have been closely monitoring activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With our board of directors, staff, and members’ safety in …

IFPS Announces 2020 Hall of Fame

A special award was established to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to fluid power technology. …

Why You Need the New Fluid Power Reference Handbook

The new IFPS Fluid Power Reference Handbook is beyond just facts and figures it guides you through to help make the best design decisions. Randall Bobbitt, …

Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility and Not Just in Pandemic Times

Did you know there are General Safety Guidelines for all fluid power technologies in EVERY IFPS Certification Study Manual? The IFPS supplies free Fluid …

A Different Way to Celebrate Your Day!

Fluid Power Professionals’ Day is June 19. It’s a day to acknowledge everyone in our industry. In honor of our industry in today’s world, the IFPS will …

Robert J. Sheaf Receives IFPS Emeritus Certification Status

Robert Sheaf was awarded Emeritus Certification status during the recent IFPS 2020 Spring Meeting. Mr. Sheaf is the fourth recipient of an IFPS Emeritus …

Dear IFPS Associate

During this unprecedented time, the IFPS is making every effort to keep our ship sailing smoothly. However, I ask for your patience with any orders you may …

IFPS Launches a Member’s Only Technical Forum

fo·rum /ˈfôrəm/ noun a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on an issue can be exchanged. “it will be a forum for IFPS members to exchange …

Fluid Power Reference Handbook – Limited First Edition

Get your hardcover copy of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook at the introductory price of $149.99. The limited first edition, leatherette, gold embossed …

Fluid Power Hall of Fame Nominations Announced

The Fluid Power Hall of Fame, think the Academy Awards of fluid power, was established to recognize individuals who have made significant, lifetime …