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Personal qualification for Automation Processes

Become an Industrial Functional Safety Professional (IFSP) or Expert (IFSE) with certification from SGS-TÜV Saar.  Our specialized qualification program is aimed at automation professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise and skills in the field of functional safety.

Why this certification?

Safe processes are of crucial importance in the automated industry. As an Industrial Functional Safety Professional or Expert, you can demonstrate your expertise according to internationally recognized standards such as IEC 61508 and other relevant regulations. This demonstrates your commitment to ensuring safety in automated processes and systems.

What you can expect:

  • Our comprehensive program tests your knowledge of safety concepts, risk assessment, safety lifecycle and more, specifically adapted to the requirements of the automation industry.
  • We offer you not only certification, but also an in-depth understanding of the specific requirements of functional safety in this area.
Our experts will answer your questions!

Your benefits

Recognized certification as a professional or expert in functional safety in automation.

Access to current best practices and the latest findings in this specialized field.

A network of like-minded people and experts to share knowledge, grow together and develop innovative solutions.

All courses/exams can also be booked as in-house events.

IFSP: Requirements and validity

You will receive the expert status "IFSP" (Industrial Functional Safety Professional) if you have successfully passed the examination after completing the training module. The prerequisite for admission to the examination is participation in the preparatory training modules or, alternatively, proof of equivalent training.

The IFSP certification is valid for 5 years. By attending an update workshop, you can extend the qualification by 5 years if you pass the multiple-choice test following the workshop.

IFSE: Requirements and validity

For the expert status "IFSE" (Industrial Functional Safety Expert) you must prove that you have been working in this field for at least 5 years. To obtain this expert status, you must apply to the SGS-TÜV Saar Examination Board, document your experience in functional safety and successfully pass a qualification audit.

IFSE certification is valid for 5 years. By attending an update workshop, you can extend the qualification by 5 years if you pass the multiple-choice test following the workshop.

All courses/exams can also be booked as in-house events.

Personal certification program for Automation in the Industry

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Central Training Management 
Munich

SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH
Benzstr. 28
D-82178 Puchheim near Munich

t: +49 89 787475 – 288

Central Training Management 
Dortmund

SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 13
D-44227 Dortmund

t +49 231 97427 – 301