XPS Research Institute – Store (Shop)
Offers “Certificates” based on Knowledge of XPS, Course Exams, and Skill Levels Tests



The XPS Research Institute (501c3, NFP) offers a series of short courses, questions, and exams that are used to measure the applicant’s current knowledge level of XPS Technology, XPS Data Processing Skills, and fundamental operation of an XPS instrument.  Courses include:

XPS Skill Levels 1-5 (Novice, Apprentice, Professional, Expert,  & Master)  displayed  below.

A second set of certification tests is designed to test the applicants ability to operate an XPS Instrument and to collect spectra. Each question presents a short description that educates the applicant and then tests the applicant on that knowledge. 

XPS Instrument Operation Levels 1-3 (Beginner, Competent, and Master) displayed below.

After the applicant passes each level, they will receive a certificate issued by the XPS Research Institute.