Public Training
CAT III Vibration Analysis Course
Location
- SDT North America - Canadian Office
- 7677 County Rd 2 Cobourg, ON K9A 4J7
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Advanced Condition Monitoring Training for Reliability Professionals
Advanced vibration analysts are in high demand. As industrial facilities continue to rely on predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and make better maintenance decisions, the need for skilled vibration professionals continues to grow.
Our CAT III Vibration Analysis Course provides advanced training in machinery vibration analysis, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance program management. The course is aligned with the Canadian Machinery Vibration Association (CMVA) Category III Performance Objectives and ISO 18436-2 standards, supporting professionals preparing for Category III certification or seeking deeper diagnostic expertise.
Build Confidence in your Diagnostics
This course is designed to help experienced vibration analysts move beyond foundational data collection and routine analysis. Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to analyze complex vibration data, diagnose machinery faults, evaluate fault severity, and recommend effective corrective actions for rotating equipment and industrial systems.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to apply advanced vibration analysis principles to a wide range of machinery, including:
- Pumps
- Fans
- Gearboxes
- Motors
- Compressors
- Turbines
- Reciprocating equipment
- Other rotating industrial assets
By strengthening both technical analysis skills and reliability-focused decision-making, participants will be better prepared to support high-value maintenance and asset reliability programs.
What the Course Covers
The CAT III Vibration Analysis Course emphasizes advanced condition monitoring techniques and practical diagnostic applications, including:
- Vibration data acquisition
- Signal processing
- Spectral and waveform analysis
- Orbit analysis
- Transient analysis
- Operating deflection shapes
- Balancing
- Resonance evaluation
- Vibration severity standards
- Acceptance testing
- Alarm strategy development
- Machine criticality assessment
Additional focus is placed on developing and managing predictive maintenance programs, interpreting international standards, and integrating complementary condition monitoring technologies such as thermography, oil analysis, motor current analysis, and acoustic emission.
Participants will also strengthen their ability to produce professional diagnostic reports and clearly communicate maintenance recommendations to operations, reliability, and management teams.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Apply advanced vibration theory and signal analysis techniques
- Configure and optimize vibration data acquisition systems
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural faults
- Perform resonance, balancing, and transient response analyses
- Develop and manage effective condition monitoring programs
- Interpret vibration severity standards and acceptance criteria
- Recommend corrective actions based on machine condition and risk
- Produce comprehensive vibration diagnostic and reliability reports
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for experienced vibration analysts and reliability professionals who are ready to advance their diagnostic capabilities and support more mature condition monitoring programs. Ideal participants include:
- Vibration analysts
- Reliability specialists
- Predictive maintenance technicians
- Maintenance engineers
- Condition monitoring professionals
- Professionals preparing for CMVA Category III certification
- Teams looking to strengthen in-house vibration analysis expertise
Because we do not offer CAT III Vibration Analysis courses often, this session is a valuable opportunity for professionals ready to take the next step in their vibration analysis training.
Prerequisites
Participants should possess a strong working knowledge of vibration analysis fundamentals and machinery diagnostics.
Prior ISO/CMVA Category II certification, or equivalent experience, is strongly recommended. Candidates intending to pursue Category III certification should also have a minimum of 36 months of vibration analysis experience, in accordance with ISO 18436-2 requirements.
Students Will Need:
- Laptop
- Scientific calculator
Course and Exam: $3,795.00 CAD/person
Group Discount May Apply
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Houston, TX
Location
- Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental
- 15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, Texas
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SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
In Partnership with Technical Associates of Charlotte
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Course: $1595.00 USD /person
Optional Exam: $500.00 USD /person
Group Discount May Apply
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
Ultrasound Level II Certification – Anderson, SC
Location
- SDT North America - U.S Office
- 203 Commerce Blvd, Anderson,SC 29625
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SDT’s Live In-Person Level Two Ultrasound Certification
This training is the next logical step for ultrasound inspectors who want to get more from their current program while also taking advantage of the new, evolutionary advancements in ultrasound technology. Ultrasound inspectors leave this 3-day certification course with a higher level of skill and expertise, and a new Level 2 Ultrasound Inspector Designation. The thorough knowledge base of sound theory and application facts will guide you to making expert evaluations of machinery approaching deteriorating conditions.
Coming to a City Near You
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
Level Two Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks.
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you will Receive:
- SDT Level Two Ultrasound Certification
- Digital Course Manual
- Course Material
Important to Note
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a three-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
Don’t see a City near you listed? Request a quote anyway & leave a note with a city you’d like to receive training in!
Course: $1895.00 USD /person
Optional Exam: $400 USD/exam
Group Discount May Apply
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Myrtle Beach, SC
Location
- Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
- 8121 Amalfi Place, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
In Partnership with Technical Associates of Charlotte
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Course: $1595.00 USD /person
Optional Exam: $500.00 USD /person
Group Discount May Apply
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Santa Cruz, Bolivia
SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
Course will be delivered in Spanish
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Buenos Aires, Argentina
SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
Course will be delivered in Spanish
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Medellin, Colombia
SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
Course will be delivered in Spanish
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Monterrey, Mexico
SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
Course will be delivered in Spanish
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Edmonton, AB
SDT’s Live In-Person Level One Ultrasound Certification
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Course: $1595.00 USD /person
Optional Exam: $500.00 USD /person
Group Discount May Apply
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)
ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification- Charlotte, NC
Location
- DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
- 230 North College St, Charlotte, North Carolina
More Info
SDT’s In-Person ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification
In Partnership with Technical Associates of Charlotte
At SDT Ultrasound Solutions, we aim to deliver research-based knowledge that condition-monitoring practitioners can trust. Not only does SDT understand your training needs, but we are also in tune with the unique challenges adults face when tasked with learning new technologies and skills.
SDT’s Vendor Driven Ultrasound Certification Course is perfect for students at any stage in their condition monitoring reliability journey.
ISO CAT I Course Objectives:
- Promote inspector confidence
- Provide a deeper understanding of ultrasound technology
- Ensure inspectors meet the standard level of knowledge and expertise
- Uphold the unique and significant place of ultrasound inspection in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
Students will Learn:
- The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance
- Properties of leaks
- How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment
- How to apply sound-based techniques to lubrication tasks
- How to apply sound-based techniques to predict mechanical failures
- How to identify a faulty steam trap
- The effects of electrical faults and how to safely detect problems
What you Will Receive:
- SDT ISO CAT I Ultrasound Certification – World Recognized Designation
- Digital Course Manual
- Ultrasound Certification Badge
- Enrolment to Ultrasound Essentials™ ($499 value)
- Subscription to Ultrasound… Beyond the Essentials™ Webinar and Workshop Series (Priceless)
Important to Note:
- This course is a technology course first.
- It is a four-day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience.
- Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective ultrasound program
For a Full Course Synopsis, visit the link below!
https://sdt.training/sdt-ultrasound-level-one-course-overview/
Course: $1595.00 USD /person
Optional Exam: $500.00 USD /person
Group Discount May Apply
Contact us for a Quote & Learn More about the Course. (Use the form below or call 1-905-377-1313)