
Certified individuals can interpret pump system requirements to make informed pump type and hydraulic selections based on their understanding of performance curves, system curve interactions, varying operating points, efficiency, power consumption, and the effect on reliability.
Audience & Eligibility
This certification was made for the following:
- Engineers (entry-level or new to the industry)
- Sales/application personnel
- Operation/maintenance technicians
To be eligible for certification, applicants must satisfy ONE of the following:
- At least six (6) months of relevant work experience, or
- Currently enrolled in or completed an associate or bachelor’s degree program, preferably in an engineering or technical field, or
- Completed an associate or bachelor's degree program, preferably in an engineering or technical field.
Recommended Training
PSM has created a learning path to support earning the PSC Level 1 Certification. Choose the delivery method (either live instructor-led courses or on-demand products) that works best for your schedule! The table below outlines the recommended sequence of training (left-side column) to prepare for the PSC Level 1 Exam. Once you have determined which delivery method is best, you can register for the products below. If you are interested in a private instructor-led course for your organization, contact our Learning and Development Team by clicking here.
Learning Path for PSC Level 1
| Product Title | Summary | Live Offering | On-Demand Offering |
| 1. Introductory Pump & System Training | Build foundational knowledge required for an individual to progress their pump and system capabilities. | Seven (7)-hour instructor-led course. Completed in one day with instructor to answer questions. | Note: Introductory is included in the On-Demand Basic Pump & System Training. See row two (2). |
| 2. Basic Pump & System Training | Build competency to interpret system requirements and pump performance to determine the effect of variable operation, on efficiency, power and reliability. | Seven (7)-hour instructor-led course. Completed in one day with instructor to answer questions. | Sixteen (16)-hour self-paced product. Additional time allows for introductory concepts to be reinforced and supports students who need to review instruction multiple times. |
| 3. PSC Level 1 Exam Prep | Provides more than 200 exam type questions with explained answers. Includes Domain challenges and full-length sample exams. | Only available for private courses. Contact our Learning and Development Team to learn more. | Allows students to take randomized sample tests, review explained answers, and retake sample exams to aid learning. |
| 4. PSC Level 1 Exam | This exam is fully online, proctored by MonitorEDU.
NOTE: After registering, you have six (6) months to take and pass the exam. | In-person proctoring is only available for private courses. Contact our Learning and Development Team to learn more. | Online proctor allows scheduling the exam any day or time that is convenient.
Learn more about proctoring at www.monitoredu.com/faq. |
Volume Discounts - The More You learn, the More You Save!
Register for multiple products from the recommended learning path and enjoy automatic savings. HI Member and partner discounts are combined with volume discounts for additional savings. Create an account (or login if you have one), and add products to the cart to see the applicable discounts.
Group discounts available. Please reach out to our Learning and Development Team to learn more. Connect with us by clicking here.
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Contains 127 Component(s), Includes Credits
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- Non-member - $1,000
- Member - $750
- Associate Member - $750
- Academic Partner - $950
- PSAP Industry Partner - $950
- Pump Industry Partner - $950
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $950
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $750
- Standards Partner - End User - $750
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $750
- Training Partner - $750
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Contains 41 Component(s), Includes Credits
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- Non-member - $250
- Member - $187.50
- Associate Member - $187.50
- Academic Partner - $237.50
- PSAP Industry Partner - $237.50
- Pump Industry Partner - $237.50
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $237.50
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $187.50
- Standards Partner - End User - $187.50
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $187.50
- Training Partner - $187.50
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Contains 3 Product(s)
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- Non-member - $1,600
- Member - $1,200
- Associate Member - $1,200
- Academic Partner - $1,520
- PSAP Industry Partner - $1,520
- Pump Industry Partner - $1,520
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $1,520
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $1,200
- Standards Partner - End User - $1,200
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $1,200
- Training Partner - $1,200
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Contains 2 Product(s)
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- Non-member - $450
- Member - $337
- Associate Member - $337
- Academic Partner - $428
- PSAP Industry Partner - $428
- Pump Industry Partner - $428
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $428
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $337
- Standards Partner - End User - $337
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $337
- Training Partner - $337
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Contains 2 Product(s)
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- Non-member - $1,400
- Member - $1,050
- Associate Member - $1,050
- Academic Partner - $1,330
- PSAP Industry Partner - $1,330
- Pump Industry Partner - $1,330
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $1,330
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $1,050
- Standards Partner - End User - $1,050
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $1,050
- Training Partner - $1,050
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Contains 8 Component(s)
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- Non-member - $200
- Member - $150
- Associate Member - $150
- Academic Partner - $190
- PSAP Industry Partner - $190
- Pump Industry Partner - $190
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $190
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $150
- Standards Partner - End User - $150
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $150
- Training Partner - $150
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/08/2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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- Non-member - $700
- Member - $525
- Associate Member - $525
- Academic Partner - $665
- PSAP Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $665
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $525
- Standards Partner - End User - $525
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $525
- Training Partner - $525
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/09/2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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- Non-member - $700
- Member - $525
- Associate Member - $525
- Academic Partner - $665
- PSAP Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $665
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $525
- Standards Partner - End User - $525
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $525
- Training Partner - $525
- More Information
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 07/15/2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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- Non-member - $700
- Member - $525
- Associate Member - $525
- Academic Partner - $665
- PSAP Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $665
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $525
- Standards Partner - End User - $525
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $525
- Training Partner - $525
- More Information
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 07/16/2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Register
- Non-member - $700
- Member - $525
- Associate Member - $525
- Academic Partner - $665
- PSAP Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner - $665
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $665
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $525
- Standards Partner - End User - $525
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $525
- Training Partner - $525
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