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My account - Certifications Pathways

IFPS Certification Pathways to MASTER DESIGNATION

- Individual , stand-alone certification
- Master (advanced) certification achieved (no test required)
Vertical Pathway - Stays within a career path
Horizontal Pathway - Crosses career paths
Master of Industrial Hydraulics
(MIH)
Master of Mobile Hydraulics
(MMH)
Master of Industrial Pneumatics
(MIP)
Industrial
Hydraulic Technician
(IHT)
Mobile Hydraulic
Technician
(MHT)
Pneumatic
Technician
(PT)
Master
Technician
(MT)
Industrial
Hydraulic Technician
(IHM)
Mobile Hydraulic
Mechanic
(MHM)
Pneumatic
Mechanic
(PM)
Master
Mechanic
(MM)
Connector &
Conductor
(C&C)
Connector &
Conductor
(C&C)
Connector &
Conductor
(C&C)

IFPS Certification Pathways to Specialist Designation

Hydraulic
Specialist
(HS)
Pneumatic
Specialist
(PS)
Fluid Power
Specialist
(S)

IFPS Certification Pathways to Engineer Designation*

Hydraulic
Specialist
(HS)
Pneumatic
Specialist
(PS)
Electronic
Controls Specialist
(ECS)
Connector &
Conductor
Written Test
(C&C)
Engineer
(E)

IFPS Certification Pathways to System Designer Designation*

Hydraulic
Specialist
(HS)
Pneumatic
Specialist
(PS)
Electronic
Controls Specialist
(ECS)
Connector &
Conductor
Written Test
(C&C)
System
Designer
(SD)
It is important to note certifications do not need to be earned in a specific order to reach master level.
* Other prerequisites are required.
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