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Pump System Certification Level 2 Candidates 

Pump System Certification level 2 is the 2nd progression of knowledge and experience. It includes the same 16 knowledge domains as PSC Level 1, but progresses the level of topics within each domain to validate a candidate’s ability to effectively apply knowledge, analyze an issue, and evaluate the solution. For full details, access the body of knowledge (learning objectives) for each level, at the following links: 

• Pump System Certification Level 2 
• Pump System Certification Level 1 

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PSC Level 2 certification indicates that an individual has applied knowledge of the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of positive displacement and rotodynamic pumps and systems. They have a strong understanding of pump industry best practices, calculations, and tools to diagnose and solve common operating issues, and to determine acceptable pump performance, installation, operation, and identify energy optimization opportunities. 

Examples of persons this certification applies to include, but are not limited to: 

• Non-engineers that have a minimum of four years of experience working with pump sales, assembly, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting or operation, and want to expand their applied technical knowledge.
• Persons that that have achieved PSC Level certification or have prerequisite knowledge of the topics covered.  
• Technical (technical degree or position) individuals with typically 1 – 8+ years of experience in the pump industry. 
• Technical sales, distributors and reps with a desire to advance their technical knowledge. 

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Pump System Certification Level 2 Exclusive Beta 

To ensure PSC Level 2 training, preparatory materials and the certification exam are of the highest quality and meet the needs of the industry, exclusive access is being offered starting October 10th, 2025, with completion required by December 10, 2025. Participants will receive approximately 50% discount off the list price registration. Individuals will be asked to complete the training, preparation and certification exam by December 10th, and to provide survey feedback to support any required updates prior to the public launch of PSC Level 2. Individuals that pass the certification exam will earn their PSC Level 2 certification. Table 1 provides a summary of the offer and products included.  

Table 1 Summary of Exclusive PSC level 2 Beta