Vibration Analysis Technical Certificate Program

• Introduction to Vibration Analysis Course Number VS101 Next Course begins August 1, 2005! This distance learning course, taught by Scott Dow, Leading International Instructor, will show you how to bring “application intelligence” to your vibration program.

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Complete on-line training levels to earn your certificate and prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Vibration Analysis Certification.

Welcome to The VibrationSchool.com's new Vibration Analysis Certificate Series. Today, “Best Practice” competitive companies recognize the importance of maximizing their return on investment in their assets. These assets include the software and hardware of your vibration program as well as the manpower and training your company has invested in to make the program successful. In the field of vibration analysis, more than any other Condition Monitoring technology, there is a disconnect between understanding the theory and being able to effectively apply that theory in the field – the practical application side. That is why so many programs are ineffective or fail entirely.

Attaining the VibrationSchool.com Certificate demonstrates to others the achievement of a high degree of understanding and competency in the field of vibration analysis. The certificate allows maintenance professionals to transform their years of expertise into credentials that are recognized and accepted in their profession. 

To earn the Vibration Analysis Certification, the vibration professional must complete the distance learning course within a 12 week time period. You can complete these courses earlier providing you complete all required assignments and demonstrate the required level of competency.

Vibration Analysis Certification Overview

About the Instructor — Scott Dow

Scott Dow, has more than 15 years experience using vibration analysis as a predictive and diagnostic tool. From those roots he has developed training classes and aids (CDs, manuals) that firmly focus on teaching students methods for applying the theory in running a successful, effective vibration program. Scott uses simple, easy-to-understand explanations of various subjects and teaches the thought processes and problem solving approaches necessary for success. Scott’s unique InterActive Training classes have been taught world-wide since 1996 and offer an innovative, interesting and entertaining approach to building your analytical and diagnostic skills.

Distance Learning: A Travel Free Way to Earn Your Vibration Analysis Certificates

Condition Monitoring professionals need the ability to gain information and insight, yet avoid the time away from the plant or facility (and additional time away from family). With this in mind, the VibrationSchool.com Distance Learning Vibration Analysis Certificate Series has been developed. The programs comprising the series have been designed to provide Condition Monitoring professionals with “Best Practice” guidelines to enhance their knowledge and career development. Practical material with meaningful exercises are  presented, along with the opportunity to interface with the instructor and other Condition Monitoring professionals during and after the course. After registration, the course material (V-Trainer CD ROM, Vibration Spectrum Analysis Book by Steve Goldman and course assignments and exercises information) will be delivered to you. An online course area will also be available to access assignments and communicate with the instructor as well as the course administrators.  In addition, vibration focused internet links are provided for students to allow independent research.  These links are constantly updated to ensure that only the best and most valuable content is provided so the maintenance professional does not waste valuable time searching through “sales” sites. Attaining the Online Vibration Analysis Certificate demonstrates to others the achievement of a high degree of competence in the vibration analysis field.

VibrationSchool.com students are also offered a 15% discount on all the other self paced vibration analysis training and reference CD ROMs during the duration of the course. 

Introduction To Vibration Analysis Program Overview

The Introduction To Vibration Analysis (IVA) class introduces students to the basic theory subjects of amplitude, frequency, trends, spectrums and more. The subjects are made more understandable through the use of dozens of animations to illustrate the subjects. Additionally, the focus is kept on how the theory is applied in a practical sense. The distance learning format is designed to not overwhelm the student at the beginner level. Later in the course, the theory is applied as the class is stepped through an actual case study complete with machine and field test data. The case study is a critical step in teaching the students how to connect the theory they are learning with the application side of the technology. This is a general overview of the class agenda.

Distance Learning Course Materials 

By enrolling in this class, you will receive the following materials:

• The V-Trainer Library CD (the main class text). This CD contains over 300 pages of instruction written in simple, down-to-earth terms to make this complex subject understandable.
• The book Vibration Spectrum Analysis by Steve Goldman. This book provides a more technical text and is used mainly as a supplement to the CD.
• Online Course Resource and Research Area
• Condition Monitoring Discussion Forum
• Access to a live instructor via email or pre-scheduled group on-line sessions.

Lesson 1: Introduction To Vibration

Lesson 2: Amplitude & Frequency

Lesson 3: Acquiring and Displaying Data & Database Setup

Lesson 4: FFT Plots

Lesson 5: Phase

Lesson 6: Time Domain Plots

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Charts

Lesson 8: Field Tests – Set up, Execution and Interpretation of Basic Field Tests

Lesson 8: Final Written Test & Case Study Problem Solving

Total course time to complete: 8 weeks - 12 weeks

Certificate awarded upon completion
 

Course cost: $749 for single registration

$695 each for three or more from the same company
* Note: Course fee includes all materials including delivery cost

How to register:

Online: Click here to pre-register online

Click here to download a printable registration form (pdf)

Telephone: Call 888-575-1245 ext 112

Fax: 309.423.7234

Mail:  VibrationSchool.com
c/o NetexpressUSA Inc.

PO Box 07070

Fort Myers FL 33919