The Industry Standard for Pump & System Training
PSM’s Pump & System Training Courses offers flexible, industry-leading training through live virtual, on-demand, and private instructor-led formats. The training is structured across four progressive levels—Introductory, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced — to support continuous professional growth. Browse the course offerings below by clicking on the arrow. Click "Learn More" beneath any course to view the detailed overview, training outline, and registration options.
A comprehensive foundation on pump types, components, drivers, systems and how to apply pump curves. This course is the starting point for early-career individuals or those seeking a structured refresher on pump systems. 1-day course eligible for 7 PDH.
Introductory Pump System Training
Expands foundational knowledge by applying pump and system curves so system operation is understood. The application of components, drivers and drives, selection, testing, and basic pump and system calculations are reinforced. 1-day course eligible for 7 PDH.
Basic Pump System Training
Learn to apply engineering principles for the design of pumps and systems including in-depth calculations, pump selection, analysis of system requirements and operation to identify causes of operating issues and methods to improve operation. 2-day course eligible for 14 PDH.
Intermediate Pump System Training
Advanced-level course focusing on leading assessments, data collection, analysis and methods to optimize new and existing pump systems. Learn how to analyze pump systems to improve operation, efficiency, and reliability. 1-day course eligible for 7 PDH.
Pump System Optimization & Assessment Training
Interested in Pump System Certifications?
Providing a standardized learning path, pump system training is aligned with HI certifications that validate capabilities at three progressive levels of pump system knowledge. In addition to training alignment, exam prep courses that include sample tests and explained answers for each certification level are available.
Prepare for Pump System Certification (PSC) Level 1 with this on-demand exam prep. Includes concise domain overviews, domain-specific challenge questions, and full-length practice exams with explained answers. Instructional training not included. Eligible for 4 PDH.
Pump System Certification Level 1 Exam Prep
Prepare for Pump System Certification (PSC) Level 2 with this on-demand exam prep. Includes concise domain overviews, domain-specific challenge questions, and full-length practice exams with explained answers. Instructional training not included. Eligible for 4 PDH.
Pump System Certification Level 2 Exam Prep
Prepare for Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certification with this exam prep. Includes a live sample exam and additional questions with explained answers that are all covered by the live instructor. 1-day course eligible for 7 PDH.
Pump Systems Assessment Professional Exam Preparation
Additional Courses by Topic
An intermediate-level course focusing on the application of motors and VFDs with pumps. Covering the pump, motor and VFD together, provides selection, installation, operation and maintenance knowledge needed for reliable and efficient variable speed operation. 1-day course eligible for 7 PDH.
Motor & VFD Principles Training
An intermediate-level course focusing on optimizing commercial building pump systems. Explore opportunities to optimize the selection and control through knowledge of applications, pump types and control methods so life cycle cost can be minimized. 1-day course eligible for 7 PDH.
Pump System Optimization for Commercial Buildings Training
Fundamentals of rotary and reciprocating pump types, including construction, fluid handling and operating characteristics, and applications. Leave with an understanding of the right pump for specific applications. On-demand course eligible for 3 PDH.
Positive Displacement Pump Basics Training
Fundamentals of construction and operation for linear, check, pressure relief, plug, ball and butterfly valves. Instructed by experts from the valve manufacturers association, each module ends with a hands-on demonstration to reinforce the subject. On-demand course eligible for 6 PDH.
Valve Basics Training
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