The Vibration
Institute's Certification Program for Vibration Analyst was developed by and is governed by a committee representing various industries and is used worldwide. The Vibration Institute's Certification Program follows the
International Standards Organization standard, ISO 18436, Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics of Machines - Requirements for Training and Certification of Personnel - Part 2: Vibration Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics.
Category I Vibration Analyst: Category I vibration analysts are capable of performing simple machinery vibration measurements involving single-channel condition monitoring and diagnosis.
Category II Vibration Analyst:
An individual certified as Category II Vibration Analyst is expected to have a basic knowledge of machine vibration, be capable of routine data collection and periodic monitoring, and be able to perform basic fault diagnosis and condition evaluation. The certification committee recommends that applicants have at least one year of experience in the vibration field and a formal four-day short course or equivalent self-study. A proficiency in math that includes arithmetic and basic algebra is also necessary.
Category III Vibration Analyst:
To take the examination for Category III Vibration Analyst, an individual must be certified as a Category II Vibration Analyst. In addition to the skills required for Category II, the individual certified as Analyst III must be capable of carrying out fault diagnosis, condition evaluation, and acceptance testing, and be able to set up periodic monitoring programs and perform minor corrective actions.
Category IV Vibration Analyst:
To be certified as a Category IV Vibration Analyst, an individual must be certified as a Category III Vibration Analyst and have basic knowledge in signal processing, rotor dynamics, vibration control, and dual channel analysis. The certification committee recommends at least five years of experience.
