The Global Academy provides a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills, advance in their careers, and become certified in the latest industry techniques and standards. As part of a global network, we focus on providing technical training, the academy aims to help these professionals keep pace with the rapidly evolving world of plastic piping systems and stay competitive in the labor market. By becoming certified through the academy, our graduates demonstrate a commitment to excellence, increase their marketability, and provide greater value to their clients.
About GF Piping Systems Global Academy
Our Training Portfolio
Certified Butt Fusion Welder
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Butt Fusion Welder on the specific GF Butt Fusion Machine for your application.
Certified Electrofusion Inspector
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, these training programs provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Electrofusion Inspector.
Certified Electrofusion Welder
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Electrofusion Welder. Currently, the Global Academy offers certification for professional use of all GF Piping Systems MSA electrofusion welding machines.
Certified Electrofusion Installer
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, these training programs provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Electrofusion Installer. The Global Academy currently offers two certifications: Electrofusion Installer for pipe sizes up to 12 IPS, and Large Diameter Couplings (LDC) Electrofusion Installer for pipe sizes 14 IPS and up.
Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Inspector
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, these training programs provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Inspector.
Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Welder
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Infrared (IR) Fusion Welder on the specific GF IR Fusion Machine for your application.
Certified Mechanical Connections Installer
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Mechanical Connections Installer. This training program certifies you for professional installation of all GF Piping Systems mechanical connections.
Certified Socket Fusion Welder
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Socket Fusion Welder. This training program covers all GF Piping Systems socket fusion welding machines.
Certified Solvent Cementer
Offered by GF Piping Systems Global Academy, this training program provides field installers and technicians the foundational knowledge and practical skills to become a Certified Solvent Cementer. This training program certifies you for professional solvent cement welding of all GF Piping Systems products.