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OCTC's Workforce Solutions Announces 2026 Vibration Certification Training Schedule

by Bernie Hale

Owensboro, KY (03/30/2026) — Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Vibration Certification training programs, designed to equip participants with essential skills in predictive maintenance and vibration analysis. These hands-on courses are open to individuals at all experience levels and are led by a nationally recognized industry expert.

All training sessions will be held at OCTC's Downtown Campus, located at 1501 Frederica Street in Owensboro, Kentucky, and run daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2026 Training Schedule:

  • Category I - Vibration CertificationMay 4-8, 2026 (36 hours)Registration deadline: April 6, 2026Cost: $1,795 per person
  • Level I - Balance Training June 1-5, 2026 (40 hours)Registration deadline: May 4, 2026Cost: $1,795 per person
  • Category II - Vibration CertificationNovember 9-14, 2026 (42 hours)Registration deadline: October 5, 2026Cost: $2,499 per person

A minimum of 10 participants is required for each training session. Kentucky companies may be eligible for funding assistance through KCTCS-TRAINS.

Participants will benefit from a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training designed to quickly build practical knowledge and skills in vibration analysis.

Expert Instruction

Courses are led by Kevin R. Guy, Senior Field Analyst for Delaware Analysis Services, Inc., and a Certified Category IV Vibration Analyst with more than 44 years of experience in advanced vibration analysis and predictive maintenance. Guy is a former president of C J Analytical Engineering Inc. and has authored more than 80 published works, including books on rotor dynamics, turbomachinery analysis, and balancing of rotating machinery.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and is a life member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Guy has taught Vibration Institute certification courses (Category I-IV) for over 30 years and has served in multiple leadership roles, including Training Chairman and Board of Directors member.

Registration & Contact Information

To register, call 270-686-4444.

For additional information, including KCTCS-TRAINS funding opportunities, contact Sonya Southard at sonya.southard@kctcs.edu.

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Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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