Perfect preparation for the certification exam “Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)”
Considerably more relevant content and coverage than classical “Lubrication Training”
- Intense preparation for the certification exam “Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)” of the American Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE).
- Optimal exam training with realistic exam questions and guidance by CLS-certified engineers.
- Comprehensive presentation of the field from technical application through lubricants, lubrication technology, to monitoring and oil maintenance.
- Long-standing experienced, internationally recognized, and certified instructors who, through their daily practice, are at home in both the world of mechanical engineering and lubricants.
- Especially suitable for updating or deepening knowledge for lubricant experts.
- Ideal seminar preparation and time-efficient learning through our special precourse material.
Optional: 99,00 € for precourse documents for optimal course preparation (please contact us!)
Objectives of the certificate course
- Acquisition of comprehensive practical knowledge on lubricants and their application with a holistic focus on technology, lubricants, and the environment.
- Transfer of the latest expert knowledge tailored to the participants in discussions with experienced OilDoc engineers.
- Get-to-know or update knowledge about:
- Structure, selection and usage of lubricants
- Functional principle and lubrication demands of important technical machines, devices and machine elements from industrial and automotive areas of application
- Procurement, storage and handling
- Lubrication procedures
- Oil condition Monitoring and oil maintenance
- Implementation of effective lubrication programs
Target Group
- Skilled employees, managers and executives working in the field of service and maintenance
- Technical and sales consultants of lubricant producers and their distribution partners
- Technical purchasers for lubricants and operating fluids
- Skilled employees working in construction, service and distribution of machine and component producers
- Appraisors and surveyors for damage analysis and machine malfunction
- Skilled employees, managers and executives from oil maintenance, oil condition monitoring and other areas of application who want to extent or update their knowledge about the usage and application of lubricants
CLS exam – Certified Lubrication Specialist
Voluntary certification for specialists in lubrication technology
After completing the CLS certificate course, you have the opportunity to take the official CLS exam (Certified Lubrication Specialist) of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). Participation is voluntary, but highly recommended for all those who wish to officially demonstrate their expertise in the field of tribology and lubricant management.
Registration for the CLS exam
To take the CLS certification examination, you must register directly with the STLE at least two weeks before the desired examination date. Registration takes place independently via the STLE online portal.
Flexible: online examination with certified supervision
Since 2021, the STLE has offered the option of taking the CLS exam online and from any location – whether in your home office, office or in a quiet room with a stable internet connection. Prerequisites are:
- Laptop or tablet with webcam and headset
- Secure Internet connection
- Quiet, undisturbed environment
The check is carried out via the STLE platform Webassessor. There you can choose your individual preferred date. A certified examiner accompanies the multiple-choice exam via live webcam monitoring. You will receive the examination result immediately afterwards.
Our tip: Exam date directly after the course
We recommend scheduling the CLS exam date immediately after the CLS certificate course. We will also be happy to provide you with a suitable room in the OilDoc Academy – just contact us!
Examination fees (not included in the seminar price)
- $450 USD for STLE members
- $625 USD for Non-members
The examination fees are set directly by the STLE and are subject to change.
Further information
► Further information about the CLS certificate
► Step-by-step instructions for registering for the exam and the exam procedure
