Certification & Accreditation

SPM Academy Certification Center is currently in the process of applying for accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024, ISO 18436-1, and ISO 18436-2 through the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Our certification program ensures vibration analysts are skilled, qualified, and work effectively.

All certifications are developed and administered in alignment with ISO/IEC 17024 (Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons) and the technical requirements of ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2.

SPM Academy Certification Center

Certification Process

Our certification process is summarized below which includes information about our examination policies, process, and content.

Candidates apply for certification through their Training & Examination Center (TEC), complete their profile in our TrainTracks system, and provide evidence of their vibration analysis experience.

Candidates must complete a training course that is aligned with ISO 18436-2, and approved by SPM Academy Certification Center.

A written exam assesses competence in accordance with ISO 18436-2.

We verify education, training, and experience per ISO 18436-1 and -2.

Independent and impartial decision-making ensures fairness.

Successful candidates receive a digital certificate confirming their competence.

5 years, in accordance with ISO 18436-1.

Certification Requirements

Objective: Ability to perform basic vibration data collection and recognize common fault conditions.

Prerequisites:

Minimum 6 months of experience

Completion of a Category I training course which has been approved by SPM Academy Certification Center

Examination: Written exam; 60 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours duration

Objective: Competence in advanced data collection and fault diagnosis.

Prerequisites:

Minimum 18 months of vibration analysis experience

Category I certification through a certification body that has been approved by SPM Academy Certification Center, or minimum 24 months of vibration analysis experience in lieu of Category I certification

Completion of a Category II training course which has been approved by SPM Academy Certification Center

Examination: Written exam; 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours duration

Objective: Ability to establish and manage vibration analysis programs.

Prerequisites:

Minimum 36 months of experience

Category II certification, or minimum 60 months of vibration analysis experience in lieu of Category II certification

Completion of a Category III training course which has been approved by SPM Academy Certification Center

Examination: Written exam; 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours duration

Certified personnel must:

Adhere to the Code of Ethics

Report any conditions affecting their competence

Complete recertification within the required timeframe

Quality Management System (QMS) Documents

Transparency and Governance

Our certification body operates under a structured Quality Management System (QMS) designed to ensure impartiality, consistency, and continual improvement.

These processes are based on ISO/IEC 17024, ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2.

Our commitment to quality, impartiality, and continual improvement.

How we identify and manage conflicts of interest.

Defines the scope, requirements, and structure of our certification programs.

How concerns are raised and resolved transparently.

Code of Ethics

How certified individuals and organizations may refer to certification.

How we protect candidate and client data.

You can get access to QMS documents by contacting the Accreditation Manager at info@spmacademy.com.