These on-demand courses are designed to support the pump and fluid-handling industry with workforce development and onboarding resources, according to a press release from the institute. New employees can start with the introductory modules, which are broadly applicable, and when ready can take the more in-depth sessions that cover pump and system design and operation. 

The Introduction to Pump Fundamentals is an on-demand workforce development training resource applicable to anyone with interest in the industry, and is a resource for onboarding of new employees in sales, marketing, engineering, and operations, the institute said. Its modules cover pumps, drivers, fluid properties, system and pump curves, basic operating theory, and pump selection and data. The training sessions have been designed to offer a convenient learning solution that can integrate into companywide onboarding and training programs. The 10-minute training modules include 3D graphics and animations that visualize how pump systems are constructed and operate. Quizzes after each module are designed to confirm the user’s understanding. Introduction to Pump Fundamentals is offered at no cost as a membership benefit for Hydraulic Institute members and corporate partners.

The 13 Pump and Systems Fundamentals Training on-demand sessions provide a next-level understanding of all aspects of a system, pump, components, and operation, and are specifically designed for pump manufacturers, sales representatives, system designers, consultants, and end users of pumps and systems, the institute said. Employees can take individual sessions or complete the full learning path to meet their training needs. Each of the 13 hour-long sessions are divided into concise training modules for convenient learning, and quizzes are included after each module to verify comprehension. 

“Workforce development is a critical need for the pump and fluid-handling industry. As new employees rise to replace the aging workforce, we have seen that a basic understanding of pumps is missing. It’s vital that education and training resources be available in the marketplace,” said Michael Michaud, executive director of the Hydraulic Institute. “These new modules will provide an important first step and pave a much-needed, continuous learning path that can easily be adopted into an onboarding requirement or employee development strategy. Developed for the industry in a product-neutral manner, these courses can be used by manufacturers, distributors, engineering firms, and end-users alike to establish a common baseline and understanding.”