Lubricant expert - certificate course

The modular training programme for beginners and practitioners

Our practical training series provides you with in-depth knowledge about lubricants – from the basics to professional application.

The modular structure of our training programme allows you to customise it to your specific tasks and areas of activity. Each of the four modules can be booked individually so that you can start your personal training programme flexibly. Take the opportunity to expand your knowledge in a practical and structured way – for more safety, expertise and success in lubricant technology!

OilDoc certificate course ‘Certified lubricant expert’

Expert knowledge for optimum lubricant application

The practice-orientated certificate course consists of four modules and provides in-depth expert knowledge on the selection and application of lubricants. Participants learn how to select lubricants based on the application, establish professional lubricant management in the company and specifically analyse and rectify oil or system-related faults in lubricated systems.

Upon successful completion of the examination, participants receive the OilDoc certificate ‘Certified Lubricant Expert’ and the official logo for use. Alternatively, the modules can also be attended without an examination – in this case a certificate of attendance will be issued.

This course is ideal for professionals who want to deepen their lubricant management skills and gain recognised certification!

Target Group

Maintenance specialists from the lubricant-related industry
Technical specialists and managers from the mineral oil industry
Specialists and managers from machine and component manufacturers with a connection to lubrication and lubricants
Specialists and managers from lubricant-related service, e.g. oil filtration, oil changes, oil monitoring, system cleaning, etc.

Seminar - 3 days

Fundamentals of lubricant application | Part 1

Lubrication principles
Variety of lubricants
Base oils & additives
Characteristic values & data sheets
Gear, hydraulic and engine oils
Lubricants for foodstuffs
Storage & handling
Filtration & purity standards
Effective communication

Dates and registration Module 1

Seminar - 2 days

Fundamentals of lubricant application | Part 2

Base oils part 2
Turbine & compressor oils
Lubrication of gas engines
Oils for paper machines
Lubricating greases & rolling bearing oils
Insulating & heat transfer oils
Sustainability & oil monitoring
Synthetic oils

Dates and registration Module 2

Seminar - 2 days

Professional Lubricant Management

Lubrication plans
Variety simplification
Labeling of lubricants and lubrication points
Lubricants in documentation
Oil monitoring & QA
Refilling & oil change
Operational filtration and start-up filtration
Lubricating oil & seals

Dates and registration Module 3

Seminar - 2 days

Solve practical problems – avoid damage

Professional communication
Typical damage
Strategies for finding the cause
Problem solving and proactive remedial measures
Miscibility and compatibility of lubricating oils
Assessment of impurities

Dates and registration Module 4

Book all 4 modules and save 10 % on the total price

The examination to become a lubricant expert

Examination procedure

The examination takes place directly after Module 4 at the OilDoc Academy and includes:

Multiple-choice test with approx. 100 questions under supervision
Minimum requirement: 80 % correct answers to pass
Prompt evaluation with direct feedback

Your certificate & logo usage rights

After successfully passing the exam, you will receive the OilDoc certificate and the official logo for your qualification as a lubricant expert – recognised proof of your expertise and a valuable unique selling point for your professional career.

Note: in order to be admitted to the examination, all four modules of the certificate course must be completed in full.