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title: Build Your Fluid Power Foundation and Get Certified Through IFPS
description: Strengthen your fluid power skills with IFPS certifications and training. Discover workforce development opportunities and foundational courses for professionals and newcomers in the fluid power industry.
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# [Build Your Fluid Power Foundation and Get Certified Through IFPS](https://www.nfpa.com/news/build-your-fluid-power-foundation-and-get-certified-through-ifps-2026)

 Written by [Haley Nemeth](https://www.nfpa.com/news/author/haley-nemeth) | Feb 5, '26

Since 1960, the [International Fluid Power Society](https://www.ifps.org/) (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries.

Meet IFPS at the NFPA Conference - Feb 17 - 19  
Are you registered for the NFPA Annual Conference? Connect with IFPS at the Annual Conference to learn how education and certification strengthen the fluid power workforce. Discover training programs and technical resources designed to support professionals at every stage of their careers.

IFPS Meeting Registration Now Open  
Registration is open for the upcoming IFPS Spring meeting in Savannah, GA focused on education, certification, and industry collaboration! This event brings professionals together to share insights and support the future of fluid power. Visit [www.ifps.org/meetings](http://www.ifps.org/meetings). 

Build Core Knowledge with the IFPS Fundamentals Online Course  
The IFPS Fundamentals event introduces essential fluid power concepts for those new to the industry. It also serves as a structured refresher for professionals looking to reinforce foundational knowledge. The event begins March 30th and the registration deadline is March 9th. Visit [www.ifps.org/fluid-power-fundamentals. ](http://www.ifps.org/fluid-power-fundamentals)

Learn more about getting yourself or your employees certified by visiting [ifps.org](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ifps.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Chnemeth%40nfpa.com%7Ccae5b2a9318d40208a1e08db636a0950%7C8b344b837d5a424195766fcc0e39beb5%7C0%7C0%7C638213079302109809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IyNd3SOdoYI%2BdJXK9kqTzy6HH39ZF7qipWn3l3VDpx4%3D&reserved=0). Additional employer resources for certification can be found at [www.employerexpress.ifps.org. ](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.employerexpress.ifps.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Chnemeth%40nfpa.com%7Ccae5b2a9318d40208a1e08db636a0950%7C8b344b837d5a424195766fcc0e39beb5%7C0%7C0%7C638213079302109809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2jCnTt6RgBoV3nBvtG%2FSUX8TBpbMe4uc2FGFRtypy5c%3D&reserved=0)

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