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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
Which Certification Test Should I Take?
IFPS has an online questionnaire to help you assess your job responsibilities and choose the most applicable IFPS certification. I am present for the start-up …
Upcoming Workshops
Accredited Instructor (AI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctor (AJPP) Workshops The AI workshop is a one- or two-day workshop to acquaint you with the IFPS …
James Simpson Receives IFPS Emeritus Certification Status
James (Jimmy) Simpson was awarded Emeritus Certification status during the IFPS 2019 Spring Meeting. Jimmy is the third recipient of the IFPS’ Emeritus …
Mark Your Calendar For This Great Networking Event
Schedule of Events Monday, September 23, 2019 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Technical Workshop 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Job Performance Testing 8:00 AM …
The 2019 Minnesota Fluid Power Skills Competition Recap
The Minnesota Fluid Power Skills Competition brings students from each of the four Minnesota technical colleges that offer 2-year Fluid Power programs together …
Just Released! Studying For the IFPS PS Test? Want To Enhance Your Existing Pneumatic Skills?
Whether you are studying for the Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Certification test or simply want to enhance your existing hydraulics skills in a convenient and …
Congratulations to our Newly Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructors (CFPAI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctors (CFPAJPP)
Approved candidates hold at least one certification, conducted a pre-planned presentation, and were evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts and peers …
2019 Spring Meeting Recap
The IFPS 2019 spring meeting, held in Savannah, Georgia, was a great success. All 20 volunteer Board of Directors, along with three honorary-directors, were in …
Join a Committee!
IFPS has five (5) committees representing three (3) areas of IFPS’s mission statement – certification, standardization, and education. Our committee …
Preparing For Success: The Pneumatic Specialist Certification Study Manual Update
By Denis Poirier, Jr., CFPAI/AJPP, CFPS, CFPCC, CFPHS, CFPIHM, Vice President of Certification, The Eaton Corporation – Hydraulics Group If you received the …
John Groot Receives IFPS Emeritus Certification Status
John Groot awarded Emeritus Certification status during the IFPS 2018 Annual Meeting. Mr. Groot is the second recipient of the IFPS’ Emeritus Certification …
Tools for Success
Ways to prepare for a certification test or to enhance your knowledge base: Animated Circuits: These animated presentations are available on flash drives and …
Register for IFPS 2019 Spring Meeting
Join us on March 11-14, 2019, as the IFPS holds its 2019 Spring Meeting at The Embassy Suites, Savannah, Georgia. This is a great way to network with …
Fluid Power Hall of Fame Nominations Are Being Accepted for the Inaugural Class of 2019
The success of the fluid power industry, both in hydraulics and in pneumatics, is not in its hardware, pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses, but rather the …
IFPS to Roll Out a New Membership Perks Program
Enjoy member-only discounts and corporate rates on everything from pizza and the zoo, to movie tickets, car rentals, and hotels. With over 302,000 offers …
Preparing for Success: The Hydraulic Specialist Certification Study Manual Update
By Denis Poirier, Jr., CFPAI/AJPP, CFPS, CFPCC, CFPHS, CFPIHM, Vice President of Certification, The Eaton Corporation – Hydraulics Group Advancements in …
IFPS 2018 Annual Meeting
The IFPS 2018 Annual Meeting recently took place in Williamsburg, VA where the 2019 Board of Directors nomination slate was approved. The 2019 Board positions …
Understanding Hydraulic Stiffness of a System
Hydraulic Stiffness It is generally misunderstood that hydraulic fluid is incompressible when, in fact, it can compress when placed under pressure. Any system …
IFPS Announces 2019 President
9The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is pleased to announce, Timothy M. White, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPS, CFPECS was elected the 59th president of IFPS during …
Important Announcement
To IFPS Members and all Certified Individuals, IFPS will launch a new Website in the upcoming weeks. It is imperative we have a valid, unique e-mail address on …
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