Prepare for a Certification Test
Explore the resources for each certification to help you succeed:
Specialist Certifications: All Specialist Certification tests require a three-hour written test (proctored computer base or proctored pen/paper)
HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST PREP - The HS is for those who design, write specifications sizes and selects components for hydraulic systems.
PNEUMATIC SPECIALIST PREP - The PS is for those who analyze and design systems, selects components, and instructs others in operations and maintenance.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SPECIALIST PREP - The ECS is for those who analyze and design systems, selects components, and instructs others in operations and maintenance.
Technician Certifications: All Technician certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN PREP - The IHT prepares and revises industrial hydraulic schematics, performs basic component sizing calculations, develops and documents test procedures, and can supervise system installations and commissioning.
MOBILE HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN PREP - The MHT prepares and revises mobile schematics, performs basic component sizing calculations, develops and documents test procedures, and can supervise system installations and commissioning.
PNEUMATIC TECHNICIAN PREP - The PT prepares and revises pneumatic and vacuum system schematics, performs basic component sizing calculations, develops and documents test procedures and can supervise system installations and commissioning.
JOB PERFORMANCE TEST FOR MECHANICS AND TECHNICIANS - LEARN MORE
Mechanic Certifications: All Mechanic certifications require a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC MECHANIC PREP - The IHM is for those who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components.
MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC PREP - The MHM is for those who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components.
PNEUMATIC MECHANIC PREP - The PM is for those who fabricate, assemble, test, maintain, and repair systems and components.
JOB PERFORMANCE TEST FOR MECHANICS AND TECHNICIANS - LEARN MORE
Connector and Conductor Certification: The Connector & Conductor certification requires a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test.
CONNECTOR AND CONDUCTOR PREP- The C&C is for those who fabricate, assemble, and test hoses and assemblies.
JOB PERFORMANCE TEST FOR CONNECTOR AND CONDUCTOR - LEARN MORE
Fluid Power Support Associate Certification:
FLUID POWER SUPPORT ASSOCIATE PREP - The FPSA is designed for non-technical roles in fluid power-related companies; this certification provides essential industry terminology, principles, component functions, and safety knowledge
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Other Helpful Resources:
CALCULATOR USE ON TEST - You may use any of the approved calculators.
LOCATIONS AND TIMES FOR CERTIFICATION TESTS
STUDY GROUPS - study groups are an excellent way to share strengths and knowledge. Create your own in-house study group, meet during lunch breaks, gather after work, etc.
SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL - will help you decide which certification test to take. TAKE ASSESSMENT TEST
JEOPARDY-STYLE GAMES - Great lunchtime activity for a group. PLAY
STUDY MANUALS - each of our certification tests has a corresponding Study Manual. Our Certification Committee continuously reviews and updates these manuals, and each contain pretest questions. Test Applicants receive a free electronic study manual when registering for a test. BROWSE STUDY MANUALS.
CORE COMPETENCY REPORTS - if you are unsuccessful in passing a certification test, don’t give up! Our Core Competency Reports are designed to help you pinpoint your weak spots. The report summarizes an individual's test results, including the raw score and the percentage of correct questions within each subtest. The report contains information indicating which questions correspond to each subtest.
CERTIFICATION REVIEW TRAINING - is offered by IFPS or through third-party IFPS accredited instructors and vary in hours. DATES AND LOCATIONS
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING (Hybrid, In-person, Online) - an IFPS Accredited Instructor will engage groups of ten or more individuals interested in training and testing at a “your choice” location. Additional fees apply if fewer than ten individuals are interested. Customized Training can range from two days to several weeks and can be customized to your machinery and personnel. Fundamental hydraulic and pneumatic training programs are generally one week; however, they can also range from three days to two weeks. Please contact CEO Donna Pollander or Sr. Training/Development Manager Bj Wagner, for more information.