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Vibration Analysis Training


Vibration Analysis Training Courses


About Our Training Courses


Vibration Institute Training Courses provide unique opportunities to study vibration principles in a way that goes beyond the textbook to provide real-world applications.

Our program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified vibration analyst. With our comprehensive training, you'll learn everything you need to know about vibration analysis, including how to diagnose and correct machinery defects before they lead to costly downtime.

In addition to understanding theories and techniques, our courses:

  • Provide procedures to augment to your practical knowledge of machines;
  • Offer case studies to contextualize various types of equipment;
  • Hold demonstrations and workshops that illustrate methods to solve vibration problems;
  • Administer the Body of Knowledge compliant with ISO 18436-2 Vibration Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics; and
  • Follow ISO 18436-3 Requirements for Training Bodies and the Training Process which defines the requirements for bodies that operate training programs in the non-intrusive machine condition monitoring, diagnostic, and correction technologies.
Training Courses

Are you looking for a way to advance your career in the field of machinery maintenance and reliability?

Look no further!

The Vibration Institute Training Courses represent the highest standards of knowledge and competency for professionals in the vibration field today.

All Institute courses are taught by leading Vibration Analysts who have extensive field and industry experience. It is their goal to help all attendees become better analysts by honing their edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace.


Those who attend our classes come from all walks of life including Newport News Shipbuilding, Prognost, many nuclear energy facilities, paper mills, steel mills and power plants, and more.



Learn More About Training By Watching Our Webinar Recording from October 6, 2023


Completion of a training program will partially qualify a student for a Vibration Analyst Certification examination.  A combination of education, training, and experience are needed for a student to both sit for and successfully pass a Vibration Analyst Certification Exam.

The Vibration Institute is pleased to provide you with this convenient, easy-to-use Letter to Management for your training request proposal. Simply download the letter, change the necessary information and submit it to your supervisor to continue your professional development.

The Vibration Institute awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to registrants at any Institute training course. One CEU represents ten hours of classroom time.

The cancellation of and transfer to a training course and certification exam will be honored, provided that written notification is received by the Institute office via e-mail or mail no later than ten (10) business days before the first day of the scheduled course.

Our cancellation fees are as follows:

Transfer to another training course (and certification exam, if applicable): $0

Cancellation without transfer to another course (and certification exam, if applicable) 10 or more days before first date of course: 10% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.

Cancellation less than 10 days of first date of course (and certification exam, if applicable): 20% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.

Absentees for the course will not receive a refund. This cancellation policy supersedes all prior published information. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can. If you have a concern, please call our office at 1-630-654-2254

Vibration Institute training manuals, workbooks, and PowerPoint books are way more in depth than the third party we used for CAT II previously

Justin Fox // CAT II, Henrietta NY - June 2022

I learned too many things in this course to list.  This class was a little more advanced than I anticipated, but it was well worth it.  I learned a good bit in four days.

Casey Napier// CAT I, Lake Junaluska, NC - March 2022

The instructor has incredible depth of knowledge and connecting the phenomenon to real world experience.  He always explained things in great detail or as simple as required to make the point.

Patrick DiRico// CAT II, New Orleans, LA - April 2022

Honestly, I learned a lot that can be used immediately from this course.  The instructor was very knowledgeable.

Eric Richardson// CAT III, Arlington, TX - July 2022

I learned about the different types of sensors and where to use them to get the best data.  The best part of this course was analyzing the FFT data.

Victor Hill// CAT I, Henrietta, NY - June 2022

Great instructors, helpful, and good about explaining course topics.  This was a great course!

Ben Payton// CAT IV, Lake Junaluska, NC - March 2022

In an increasingly competitive marketplace...


Employers and clients seek the most qualified and knowledgeable professionals.