Become an ISO-certified vibration analyst now: Premium CAT I–IV training program
Certified Vibration Analyst Training and Examination
We provide the ISO-18436-2 Category I to IV training courses and examination. This program is a key component of our training offering in vibration measurement and condition monitoring.
Assess vibration behavior and machine condition – gain the required expertise with our Vibration Analysis Training and Examination. Improve your decision-making and analyze vibration data to identify the right course of action. Because the aim is nothing less than maximizing uptime and efficiently planning the maintenance of your machinery.
VA CAT I – Basic Vibration Analyst
- Starting point for beginners in vibration analysis
- Suitable for personnel collecting vibration data and performing basic vibration analysis
- Aim: get a better understanding of vibration monitoring and analysis
Duration of course: 3.5 days (incl. exam)
Course type: Public, private, remote
Prerequisites to the training: None
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VA CAT II – Intermediate Vibration Analyst
- Intermediate, suitable for anyone with min. 18 months of vibration analysis experience
- How to test machines, diagnose faults accurately, perform specific diagnostic tests and correct specific faults
Duration of course: 4.5 days (incl. exam)
Course type: Public, private, remote
Prerequisites to the training: None
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VA CAT III – Advanced Vibration Analysts
- Advanced, suitable for anyone with min. 36 months of vibration analysis experience for certification
- In-depth study of diagnostic techniques to identify faults accurately and make appropriate recommendations on how to solve machinery malfunctions
Duration of course: 4.5 days (incl. exam)
Course type: Public, private, remote
Prerequisites to the training: CAT II
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VA CAT IV – Master Vibration Analyst
- Master vibration analyst, a min. of 60 months of vibration analysis experience required
- In-depth study of, amongst others, advanced signal processing, cross-channel measurements, system dynamics, resonance testing
Duration of course: 45 hours of online training + 4.5 days classroom course (incl. exam)
Course type: Public, remote
Prerequisites to the training: CAT III
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What people are saying about these courses
“This was a super course! Looking forward to doing the CAT 2,3,4” – CAT I student
“Great job! It was fun to learn and to see you work on my own data” – CAT I student
“Good room for questions and debate. Animations were EXCELLENT! Videos were [an] excellent supplement for learning” – CAT II student
“The professionalism was touchable, that was a big pleasure for me to learn from Joao [Pedro] and of course the team was also great” – CAT IV student
“The trainer had a sound knowledge and was able to give comprehensive answers to all of my questions. I really appreciated to have an exchange with the other participants, each with his own expert knowledge” – CAT IV student