Vibration Institute
The ANAB-Accredited Benchmark for Vibration Analyst Certification — The Standard Our Technicians Are Held To
The Recognized Authority in Vibration Analysis
The Vibration Institute is the premier organization for vibration analysis training and certification worldwide. Their Vibration Analyst Personnel Certification Program is the only vibration analyst certification program accredited by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) to ISO/IEC 17024 — making it the highest recognized standard in the field.
The Institute's four-category certification program (Category I through IV) follows a body of knowledge compliant with ISO 18436-2, the international standard for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines. This isn't a weekend course with a certificate of completion — it's a rigorous, internationally recognized credential that validates real competency.
How Vibration Institute Standards Power Our Predictive Maintenance
Machinery Health Diagnostics
Our VI-certified analysts collect and interpret vibration data from motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and other rotating equipment. Vibration signatures reveal imbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects, and gear mesh problems — often weeks or months before failure occurs.
View Vibration Analysis servicesBaseline and Trending Programs
Vibration Institute training emphasizes establishing baselines on new or rebuilt equipment and tracking condition over time. This trending approach transforms vibration analysis from a one-time check into an ongoing predictive maintenance program that optimizes maintenance scheduling.
Explore predictive maintenanceAcceptance Testing
New equipment installations and post-repair verifications require vibration acceptance testing to confirm equipment is within specification. Our VI-certified technicians perform these tests to internationally recognized standards, documenting results for warranty and commissioning records.
Contact us for acceptance testingWhat Vibration Institute Certification Means
- All categories comply with ISO 18436-2:2014 international standards
- ANAB accreditation provides third-party verification of certification program integrity