OilDoc certificate courses
Certificate courses for lubrication and maintenance
The performance, safety and longevity of machines and systems depend crucially on correct lubrication. Lubricants play a central role in modern maintenance concepts and are crucial for operational efficiency.
How does a maintenance technician acquire the necessary expertise in lubrication?
In Germany, there is currently no standardised training for maintenance technicians, and practical knowledge about lubricants is rarely taught in vocational schools or universities. In the USA, certifications in this area have long been established and internationally recognised, such as the Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and the Machinery Lubrication Analyst (MLA). These certificates set standards worldwide and are also increasingly in demand in Europe.
Since 2012, the OilDoc Academy has been offering practice-orientated certificate courses that specifically prepare students for these examinations. OilDoc is the only institution in Germany that allows you to take the official CLS and MLA examinations in German.
Event locations and formats:
Visit our certificate courses in the modern premises of the OilDoc Academy in Brannenburg.
Seminar documents included:
You will receive comprehensive seminar documentation for each event.
With five different certificate courses, the OilDoc Academy offers you customised further training opportunities – practical, well-founded and with optional certification for the ideal career boost.
Certificate course for lubricant technicians
(2 modules)
The modular training for beginners and practitioners begins with the lubricant technician certificate course. In two modules that build on each other, the course covers the fundamentals of lubrication, typical areas of application and practical solutions.
Lubricant expert certificate course
(4 Module)
After the technician course, the lubricant expert certificate course offers the opportunity for further qualification. It comprises all four modules and deepens the knowledge specifically in modules 3 and 4 – with a focus on the selection, application and optimisation of lubricants.
Certified Hydraulic Oil Specialist
(Seminar – 2 days)
Use and monitoring of hydraulic fluids.
In our certificate course, you will gain in-depth insights into the requirements of modern hydraulic systems. You will learn how to select the optimum hydraulic fluid for your application..
MLA/MLT I - Certificate course
Seminar (3 days)
Machine Monitoring through Oil Analysis for Beginners
Targeted exam preparation for ‘Machinery Lubrication Analyst (MLA I)’ & ‘Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I)’
Also available as video training (English)
More than 20 hours of video material in 70+ video clips
Learn at your own pace – take the certification exam whenever you’re ready!
MLA II - Certificate course
Seminar (4 Days)
Advanced Machine Monitoring through Oil Analysis
Targeted exam preparation for the ‘Certified Oil Analysis Specialist’ certification exam (MLA II).
CLS - Certificate course
Seminar (4 Days)
Expert knowledge for lubricant professionals
Targeted exam preparation for the CLS ‘Certified Lubrication Specialist’ certification exam“
Current events
Module 3 – Professional lubricant management (lubricant expert)
Certified Hydraulic Oil Specialist
Always available (24/7)
! Video certificate course (MLA/MLT I) English – Lubrication & oil analyses – for beginners
CLS Certified Lubrication Specialist – expert knowledge for lubricant professionals
MLA II – Machine monitoring through oil analyses (for advanced users)
MLA/MLT I – Machine monitoring through oil analyses (for beginners)