Steps to Get Certified

 

Your Certification Journey

Confused on how to get started? Follow the steps below for a clear path to IFPS certification.

 
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Step 1: Select Your Certification

Use this page to determine which IFPS certification best matches your experience and job role. Complete the self-assessment questionnaire, review certification descriptions, and take free pretest questions to evaluate your skills and choose the most appropriate certification.

Determine the Appropriate Certification
 
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Step 2: Submit Your Application

Click on the link below to find the application for Specialist, Support Associate, Technician, Mechanic, Connector & Conductor, Engineer, or System Designer certifications (On this page, select the certification category of your interest. You may need to click through additional links to access the specific application of your choice).

Select Your Application
 
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Step 3: Be Prepared

Study, study, study. IFPS offers many tools to help you prepare for certification.

Certification Test Preparation Overview

Explore all IFPS preparation tools including manuals, training, pretests, and study resources designed to help you succeed.

View Preparation Resources
Study Manuals

Available in print, PDF, flash drive, and interactive formats.

View Study Manuals
Online Interactive Study Manuals

Interactive Hydraulic and Pneumatic Specialist training modules.

Explore Online Training
Pretests & Skills Assessment

Practice exams to evaluate readiness before certification testing.

Take a Pretest
Certification Review Classroom Training

Instructor-led classroom training to prepare for certification exams.

Request Training
Animated Circuits

Visual circuit animations for better understanding of fluid power systems.

View Animated Circuits
Webinars & Study Groups

Free member webinars and recorded training sessions.

View Webinars
 
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Step 4: Recertify in Five Years

Maintain your certification by recertifying every five years.

Recertification Info
 
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