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Category I Introduction to Machinery Vibration (IMV) Training

	CTC Corporate Headquarters 7939 Rae Blvd, Victor, NY 14564
	February 9 - 13, 2026
	Led by Jack Peters

CTC is excited to host the Vibration Institute’s Category I Introduction to Machinery Vibration (IMV) Training, led by Jack Peters, from February 9-13, 2026.

For complete training details, registration, policies, and pricing, please visit: www.vi-institute.org

Category I IMV Training Course Overview

IMV prepares attendees to perform a range of simple, single-channel machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities. It is recommended for individuals as an introduction to machinery vibrations and is preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category I Certification Exam.

Category I IMV training and workshop content includes:

Vibration Sources & Use

Definitions, Units, Properties, Measurements, Motions, Time, Frequency, and Amplitude

Basic Machinery Vibration

Conversions, Analysis, Excitation, Natural Frequencies, Resonance, and Critical Speeds

Data Collection & Analysis

Physical Observations, Sensors, Frequency Spans, Measures, Triggering, Sensor Mounting, Sensor Location, and Instruments

Machine Characteristics

Fault Sources, Frequencies, Design, Function, Acceptance Testing, Fault and Condition Analysis

Vibration Instruments

Meters, Oscilloscopes, Data Collectors, Analyzers, and Virtual Instruments

Vibration Testing

Periodic Monitoring, Data Collection, Transducer Positioning, Alarms, and Reports

Basic Analysis

Mass Unbalance, Misalignment, Looseness, Rolling Element Bearings, Blade Pass, and Gear Mesh

Vibration Severity

Bearing Housing Evaluation, Shaft Vibration, Gears, Bearings, Charts, and Graphs

All registered attendees will receive:

Course Training Manual
Printed Copy of Course PowerPoints
Workbook with examples, vibration related questions requiring a solution and 18436-2 Annex A from the Body of Knowledge
Calculator
Ruler
Electronic Certificate of Course Completion

Upon completion of the course, you may take the optional Certification Exam.

Training Schedule

Monday 2/9 - Wednesday 2/11: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Thursday 2/12: 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Optional Cat I exam - Friday 2/13: 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.

How to Register

1. Visit https://www.vi-institute.org/events/

2. Use the arrows to navigate to February 2026 on the training calendar

3. Click on the Category I training event on February 9 - 13, 2026.

4. Scroll to the bottom of the training information page and click the blue Register Now button

About the Instructor

Jack D. Peters, Accelent Technology LLC, provides consulting services for vibration analysis training and applications. Prior to forming Accelent Technology LLC in 2017, Mr. Peters was the Vice President of International Sales for Connection Technology Center, Inc. (2004-2016), and his international responsibilities included Asia-Pacific, Canada, and India. He worked at Eastman Kodak Company, Inc. (1977-2004) measuring, monitoring, and analyzing vibration problems on process manufacturing machines for photographic films and papers. He holds an AOS degree, an AAS degree, and is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP). Certified as a Category IV Vibration Analyst in accordance with ISO 18436-2, Mr. Peters is an Instructor and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Vibration Institute.