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CAT I - Machinery Vibration 


Introduction to Machinery Vibration (IMV)  


This course helps prepare attendees to perform a range of simple, single channel machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities. This course meets the 30-hour training requirement for preparation for the Category I vibration analyst certification exam per ISO 18436-2:2014.

April 14th-17th
Fort Wayne, IN

May 12th-15th
New Orleans, LA

June 23rd-26th
Niagara Falls, NY

August 4th-7th
Fort Worth, TX

September 22nd-25th
Naperville, IL

November 10th-13th
Chattanooga, TN

December 8th-11th
San Diego, CA


Introduction to Machinery Vibration


  • Overview

  • IMV Course Content Includes

  • Training and Workshops Include

  • Instructor

  • Registration Fee

  • Location

IMV prepares attendees to perform a range of simple machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities. It is recommended for individuals as an introduction to machinery vibrations and is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category I Certification Exam. The workshops and demonstrations scheduled throughout the training course are used to illustrate theory and applications.
All registered attendees will receive:

  • Course Training Manual
  • Printed Copy of Course PowerPoints
  • Workbook with examples, vibration related questions requiring a solution and 18436-2 Annex A from the Body of Knowledge
  • Calculator
  • Ruler
  • Electronic Certificate of Course Completion

The IMV training is a four-day course and generally runs Tuesday - Friday or Monday - Thursday (please see our events calendar for dates).

Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Optional Certification Exam to be administered on the day AFTER the course.


Vibration Analyst Category I

$360

Vibration Analyst Category II

$410

Vibration Analyst Category III

$460

Vibration Analyst Category IV

$510

Balancing Field Specialist Exam

$360

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