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Grow Talent in Your Company 

Developed by industry experts, this training and certification program is specifically designed to help your company train and validate the knowledge of early career employees. This program is ideal to include in onboard because it provides standardized training, validation of required knowledge, and a clear path for employees to grow, which will improve development and retention. 

With PSC, you can:

1. Standardize employee development and training with clear and consistent learning path. 

2. Ensure employees have the knowledge of pump systems needed for their jobs. 

3. Attract and retain talent by investing in your employees’ personal growth & career development. 

Bridging The Skills Gap 

It is difficult to attract and retain employees needed to bridge the knowledge gap that is created by experienced professionals retiring. PSC was specifically created to help your company by reducing the time you spend on developing training for employees on the fundamentals. This then allows you to spend more time training employes on the specific attributes of the company’s products, services, and processes.

Validating Core Pump & System Knowledge 

The body of knowledge validated by PSC was developed by a committee of industry experts to cover the core knowledge and skills require to work within the pump industry. Certified Individuals have fundamental knowledge of the following topics:

  • Pumps Types
  • Pump Systems
  • Performance Curves & Power Consumption
  • Rotodynamic Pump Designs
  • Positive Displacement Pump Designs
  • Drivers and Drives
  • Pump Components & Accessories
  • Pump Selection
  • System Design Considerations
  • Varying the Pump Operating Point
  • Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Pump Installation and Startup

Review the HI 41.8 program guideline for a full list of topics validated by PSC.

Make Training Easier with HI University Resources 

HI University offers on-demand training designed to help candidates prepare for the certification exam. Our training encompasses the body of knowledge covered by PSC. By using our training resources to supplement your company’s internal training efforts, you can free your most experienced staff to spend less time training new hires, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. 

Interested in using our training at your company? Contact training@pumps.org for more information. 

Take Advantage of PSC for Your Team