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