Participants will develop the ability to interpret complex vibration data, recognize machinery defects, and support predictive maintenance programs through analytical reasoning, case studies, and structured discussions rather than hands-on field measurements.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced vibration theory and signal behavior
• Interpret frequency spectra and time-waveform data
• Identify common machinery faults using vibration signatures
• Analyze unbalance, misalignment, looseness, and resonance
• Understand bearing, gearbox, and motor vibration patterns
• Apply vibration analysis for predictive maintenance decisions
• Support reliability and asset management programs

This course is suitable for:

• Maintenance and reliability engineers
• Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance staff
• Mechanical and rotating equipment engineers
• Vibration analysts and technicians
• Plant supervisors and maintenance planners
• Technical professionals involved in machinery health monitoring

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas, and will include:

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies 
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1 – Review and Advanced Vibration Fundamentals

• Review of vibration basics and measurement principles
• Vibration units, signals, and transducers
• Time waveform and frequency spectrum interpretation
• Signal processing concepts
• Case study: Common vibration analysis mistakes

Day 2 – Frequency Analysis and Fault Detection

• FFT and spectrum analysis concepts
• Harmonics, sidebands, and modulation
• Identifying fault frequencies
• Trending and baseline development
• Workshop: Interpreting vibration spectra

Day 3 – Fault Diagnosis in Rotating Machinery

• Unbalance, misalignment, and mechanical looseness
• Resonance and structural vibration
• Shaft, coupling, and belt drive vibration issues
• Case studies: Rotating equipment faults

Day 4 – Bearings, Gearboxes, and Electric Motors

• Rolling element bearing vibration signatures
• Gear mesh frequencies and gearbox defects
• Electric motor vibration analysis
• Common fault patterns and diagnostic logic
• Video & group discussion on real-world failures

Day 5 – Advanced Analysis and Maintenance Decision-Making

• Root cause analysis using vibration data
• Severity evaluation and alarm limits
• Reporting and communicating vibration findings
• Integrating vibration analysis into maintenance strategies
• Workshop & presentations: Developing a vibration monitoring approach

The CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.