FLO-Master Academy

Lab courses are delivered in single, easily consumable online sessions of either 2 or 4 hours, depending on the topic being covered. The course catalog located here includes the duration for each class. Start time is  typically at 8 AM Pacific.

Classes have elements of both instructional teaching and hands-on labs using PIPE-FLO on a virtual lab machine for balanced learning and better retention of concepts and skills.

Courses are cloud-based and delivered on the web through a virtual instructor-led training platform. The platform allows attendees to interact with each other and with the instructor collectively and independently as if they were all in the same classroom.

You can ask the instructor verbally or through a private chat included with the platform any question you may have during the class.

Most classes include outlines and exercises depending on the specific topic which are shared during the class.

Yes. We feel that in order to use the PIPE-FLO platform properly you need to have a good understanding of the underlying theory, so in addition to direct how-to content, we make sure you understand the foundational concepts.

Since no two PIPE-FLO users are the same and PIPE-FLO has many capabilities and applications, we offer a wide variety of classes covering basic functionality to complex system troubleshooting and more are being added.

Because of the benefit of hands-on interactive content in learning how to use PIPE-FLO, our primary focus is live, scheduled training. So for now, all of our courses are taught live by our PIPE-FLO engineers.

Because the classes are virtually live, interactive, and include attendees from different customers and industries, we do not provide recordings of public classes out of respect for the privacy of you and our customers.

Yes, the shopping cart allows you to purchase one or many classes in the same cart.

You’ll receive a thank you note with instructions for logging in, testing your connection, and an access code to get you into the portal.

No download or install is required to take the training, and that includes PIPE-FLO. Since PIPE-FLO is loaded on the virtual machine in the training platform’s lab, you can take the class even if you don’t have PIPE-FLO loaded on your machine.

However, when possible, we recommend taking your Academy courses on the same device that you use to model in PIPE-FLO. Just access the class through the portal on the web through your browser.

There is no need to reserve one of your company’s licenses in order to take the class. The virtual machine in the on-line lab is already licensed to run a fully-featured PIPE-FLO instance.

Yes, we grant PDHs for FLO-Master Academy classes commensurate with the content and length of the course.

There are three levels of certification designated by the number of stars in the certificate – 1, 2, or 3. Level 1 is to understand the basic workings of PIPE-FLO and can effectively create and work with PIPE-FLO models. Level 2 demonstrates the attainment of more advanced applied knowledge in hydraulic modeling, and Level 3 certifies you as a PIPE-FLO expert, equipped to tackle the most difficult and complex system issues.

It is highly recommended you obtain Level 1 certification before signing up for Level 2 or Level 3 courses as we don’t go back over the basics in the higher level classes, but not necessary. However, you must obtain certification at Level 1 before you can be granted Level 2 certification, and likewise obtaining Level 2 certification before you are granted Level 3.

No, classes do not need to be taken in strict order. However we recommend FM-101 before any other, and there are couple of logical progressions. For example, taking FM-201 before FM-301 and FM-202 before FM-302. And for OverTime users, taking FM-203 before FM-309.

Each level of certification requires a minimum of 16 hours of instruction at that Level, and requires that you receive each Certification in numerical order. When you have completed the requisite training, we will provide you with your certification.

As for each course you complete, you will receive a digital certificate of completion as proof you have completed the course, not to be confused with your Level 1, 2, & 3 FLO-Master Certifications.

In recognition of our longer-term users, if you have a number of years of experience with demonstrated competency, we accept that for Level 1 certification. Contact us at [email protected] if you believe this applies to you. We don’t have programs to “testing out” of Level 2 or Level 3 requirements.

Yes, when you enroll in any FLO-Master Academy class just let us know when you took the 2-day FLO-Master course, either on-site at your facility or one of our regional in-person classes, and we’ll credit that to your Level 1 certification.