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WFI's course catalog covers a wide range of expertly curated topics designed to accelerate learning, career advancement, and business growth in the dynamic filtration and separation industry. As part of the CFSS 2026 Program, participants receive full access to all course handouts and video recordings. You can also register for individual courses of interest. Sign up today to unlock global expertise in filtration and elevate your career with CFSS 2026!

Global Filtration Market, Trend, and Opportunities

March 10, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET, USA

"Introduction to Global Filtration Market" is a comprehensive course offering a deep-dive into the evolving world of filtration, its demands, trends, and challenges. Guided by industry experts, you will explore various filtration applications, gain valuable insights into the latest market trends, and discover opportunities in this rapidly expanding field.

Mr. Nick Agopian

President, Reviveaire, USA

Chair

Nonwovens in Filtration

March 17, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Nonwovens in Filtration" is an in-depth exploration of nonwoven fabrics, their production, and their significant role in the field of filtration. Through a detailed study of nonwoven manufacturing processes, market trends, and their diverse applications, this course offers profound insights into the burgeoning sector of nonwovens, highlighting its future opportunities and innovations.

Dr. Gajanan S. Bhat

Chair Professor, UGA, USA

Lead Instructor

Filter Media Technologies

March 31, 2026, Tuesday 

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA


"Filter Media Technologies" is an all-encompassing guide to understanding the diverse types of filter media used in modern air and liquid filtration. This course sheds light on the competitive world of filter media technology, its market, emerging trends, challenges, and future development.

Dr. Christine Sun

Lead Instructor

Air Filtration

April 7, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT, USA


"Air Filtration" offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles, technologies, and practices involved in air filtration, exploring its numerous applications across different market segments. This course delves into the rising demands, challenges, and opportunities in air filtration, keeping a keen eye on future trends.

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Strategic Director, WFI, Canada

Instructor

Air Filter Design

April 14, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA


"Air Filter Design" is an advanced course dedicated to the principles and processes behind designing effective air filters. The course explores the role of application sensitivity, filter media selection, testing, and validating filters in various contexts, and discusses the ongoing developments, challenges, and opportunities in the field.

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Strategic Director, WFI, Canada

Instructor

Particle/Air Separation

April 21, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Particle/Air Separation" offers specialized knowledge about various particle removal techniques from air streams, including cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, and wet scrubbers. The course helps air filtration specialists comprehend these effective pre-filtration separation processes used in complex filtration systems.

Professor Chao Tan, 

Fellow of CAE, Canada

Lead Instructor

Gas Phase Filtration

May 5, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Gas Phase Filtration" provides an all-encompassing understanding of the gas phase filtration market and technologies aimed at purifying air by removing harmful gases, VOCs, and odors. This course covers basic principles, types of adsorbents, delivery systems, evaluation methods, standards, and discusses the future developments and trends in the sector.

Mr. Kevin Jameson

President, PureAir Filtration, USA

Lead Instructor

Air Filter Testing and Evaluation

May 19, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Air Filtration Testing and Evaluation" aims to impart a thorough understanding of test methodologies and techniques involved in developing non-woven air filtration media and end products. The course offers insights into application-driven developments, use of published testing protocols, and emphasizes data quality assessment for significant project outcomes.

Ms. Kathleen Owen

ASHRAE Fellow, USA

Lead Instructor

Liquid Filtration

May 26, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Liquid Filtration" is a certification course designed to equip professionals with expertise in solid/liquid separation or liquid filtration. This course provides practical insights into liquid filtration systems, making it ideal for both newcomers to the filtration industry and experienced professionals seeking to refresh their fundamental knowledge.

Dr. Wu Chen

R&D Fellow (Ret.), Dow, USA

Lead Instructor

Liquid Filter Design

June 2, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Liquid Filter Design" aims to certify professionals as specialists in solid/liquid separation or liquid filtration. The course focuses on the design, selection, and testing of different types of filters used for liquid filtration from an industrial perspective. It offers both foundational knowledge for newcomers to the industry and a refreshing perspective for seasoned professionals.

Dr. Wu Chen

R&D Fellow (Ret.), Dow, USA

Lead Instructor

Solid/Liquid Separation

June 9, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Solid Liquid Separation" is a course focused on field separation processes. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of field separation and its applications in the industry, including pretreatment techniques used to enhance filtration and separation performances.

Dr. Wu Chen

R&D Fellow (Ret.), Dow, USA

Lead Instructor

Liquid Filter Testing and Evaluation

June 16, 2026,Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Liquid Filter Testing and Evaluation" is an introductory course on liquid filtration testing, methods, standards, and equipment used. The course covers filter test techniques and standards for water, fuel, lube oil, and hydraulic fluids, as well as a review of particle characteristics, efficiency methods, and ratings.

Dr. Swarna Agarwal

Sr. Scientist, PTI Technologies.USA

Lead Instructor

Membranes in Filtration

June 23, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Membranes in Filtration" provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic membrane market and its applications in filtration. The course covers the process of manufacturing different types of membranes, their application in various sectors, and future development trends in the sector.

Mr. Scott Yaeger

President & CEO, FAST, USA

Instructor

Nanofibers in Filtration

July 7, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Nanofibers in Filtration" offers insights into the increasing role of nanofibers in advanced filter product design for both air and liquid applications. The course discusses the principles behind the effectiveness of nanofibers, their production methods, and how to structure nanofibers in filter media and design nanofiber filter products.

Dr. Christine Sun

President, WFI, USA

Lead Instructor

Meltblown Technologies

July 14,  2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

"Meltblown Technologies" is intended to give in-depth knowledge of meltblown technologies and their application in the fast-growing air/liquid filtration markets. The course covers the history, fundamentals, advantages, and advances in meltblown process design, including recent developments and trends in the market.

Dr. Christine Sun

President, WFI, USA

Lead Instructor

Engine Intake and Cabin Air Filtration

July 28, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course provides an understanding of air filtration applications in transportation vehicles, mainly engine intake air filtration and cabin air filtration. Emerging challenges, opportunities, and trends for future development will also be discussed.

Dr. Christine Sun

President, WFI, USA

Lead Instructor

Fuel, Hydraulic, Lube & Oil Filtration

August 4, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course provides an understanding of the fuel/hydraulic/lube/oil filtration market and the technologies used for each application. The impact of emerging electric vehicles (EVs) on the engine fuel/lube/oil filter sales and the global filtration market in the automotive industry is also addressed.

Dr. Christine Sun

President, WFI, USA

Lead Instructor

Filtration and Separation in Water Treatment

August 11, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course provides a high-level understanding of operating principles, possibilities, and limitations of pressure-driven membrane processes for the treatment of water, process fluids, and wastewater. Participants will be able to identify and design adequate processes that can resolve production-specific/product-relevant tasks in their respective water-related problems.

Dr Thomas Peters

Dr.-Ing Peters Consulting

Lead Instructor


Air Filtration for Power Generation

July 21, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course provides an understanding of the particular air filtration criteria and practices for land-based Gas Turbines. Different filter designs and materials will be described, and various performance-enhancing methods such as compressor washing and power augmentation systems will be discussed.

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Strategic Director, WFI, Canada

Lead Instructor

Air Filtration for Personal Protection

August 25, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course aims to provide the audience with a comprehensive understanding of air filtration technologies and their applications for personal protection, particularly for individual uses such as face masks, respirators, and powered air-purifying respirators.

Dr. Peter Tsai

Professor, UTK, USA

Lead Instructor

Air Filtration for Hospitals

September 1, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course gives an overview of the air filtration criteria and practices for a hospital-built environment. Participants will also gain field knowledge and practical techniques on measuring, monitoring, and managing the air quality needed to protect the health and safety of patients, healthcare workers, visitors, and HVAC equipment.

Dr. Iyad Al-Attar

Strategic Director, WFI, Canada

Lead Instructor

Cartridge Filters

September 15, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

Gain essential knowledge on cartridge filters for air and liquid filtration across industries. Learn design, selection, and performance insights, plus explore emerging trends in a concluding expert panel.

Mr. Scott Yaeger

President & CEO, FAST, USA

Instructor

Sales & Marketing in Filtration

September 22, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

The objective of this course is to provide detailed guidance on best practices sales & marketing personnel specifically in the filtration industry.

AFS Fellow,President, Filtrate Solutions

 Mr. Mark Willingham

Lead Instructor

Circular Design and Sustainability in Air Filtration

September 29, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course covers circular design and sustainability in air filtration, focusing on energy efficiency, LCC, TCO, and emerging green technologies and standards.

Mr. Tobias Zimmer

Sr. Vice President, Camfil AB

Lead Instructor

Biofiltration Inspiration for Innovations

October 6, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course explores how biological systems like the kidney, liver, and aquatic ecosystems inspire innovative filtration technologies for air, water, medical, and industrial applications. A closing panel will discuss emerging bio-inspired solutions and future trends.

Dr. Stephanie Taylor, MD, M Arch

Harvard Medical School InciteHealth Fellow

Lead Instructor

Advanced Data Center Filtration

October 13, 2026, Tuesday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA

This course covers why filtration is critical for data center reliability and explores air and liquid filtration systems. Participants will leave with key design principles and an understanding of applicable standards.

Mr. Mike Clark

President, Filtration Solutions, H&V, USA

Session Chair

2026 Online Courses

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