4-Day Hands-On Certification

CAT I Thermal
Imaging Certification Training
for Reliability and Maintenance Professionals

Thermal imaging is one of the most powerful predictive maintenance technologies available today. This CAT I Thermal Imaging Certification Training course teaches maintenance professionals, reliability engineers, electricians, thermographers, and inspectors how to safely collect, analyze, and interpret infrared data to identify developing equipment faults before they lead to unplanned downtime, safety incidents, or costly repairs.

Participants will gain practical knowledge of heat transfer principles, thermal imaging camera operation, infrared inspection techniques, image interpretation, and professional reporting methods used in industrial reliability programs worldwide.

December 1–4, 2026

4 Days

Hands-On Training

CAT I

Professional Certification

ISO

Accredited Program

Accredited by the Infrared Training Center

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Decades of reliability expertise

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Thousands of professionals trained

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Listed in the certified thermographer directory

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CAT I Thermal Imaging Certification | FAILURE PREVENTION

Why Thermal Imaging

See the failures hiding in plain sight.

Reduce unplanned downtime

Catch overheating components and loose connections before they trip a line.

Improve electrical safety

Identify arc-flash and overload risks without de-energizing equipment.

Lower maintenance cost

Move from reactive repairs to planned, condition-based interventions.

Extend equipment life

Protect motors, bearings, and switchgear with early fault detection.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

A complete, practical foundation in infrared inspection — from theory to a finished report.

01

Fundamentals of Infrared Thermography

  • Heat transfer
  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation

02

Thermal Imaging Camera Operation

  • Camera settings
  • Focus
  • Image capture
  • Temperature measurement

03

Inspection Techniques

  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Process equipment

04

Thermal Image Analysis

  • Identifying anomalies
  • Severity assessment
  • Corrective action recommendations

05

Reporting Findings

  • Documentation
  • Professional reporting
  • Maintenance recommendations

Who Should Attend

Built for the people who
keep plants running.

Reliability Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Plant Managers

Maintenance Professionals

HVAC Technicians

Operations Leaders

Electricians

PdM Specialists

Certified Home Inspectors

Course Details

Everything you need to plan.

A complete, practical foundation in infrared inspection — from theory to a finished report.

DATES

Dec 1–4, 2026

LENGTH

4 Days

CERTIFICATION

CAT 1

FORMAT

Classroom + Practical

CAT I Thermal Imaging Certification | FAILURE PREVENTION

Your Credential

Become a Certified Thermographer.

Pass the certification exam and earn a credential recognized across the reliability industry. As a CAT I thermographer you’ll perform inspections, interpret infrared images, and generate reports.

  • Certificate of completion

  • ISO-accredited thermographer certificate

  • Listing in the online directory of certified thermographers

  • A clear path toward CAT II and CAT III certification

Reserve Your Seat

Seats are limited.
Secure yours today.

Join us December 1–4, 2026 for CAT I Thermal Imaging Certification and learn to detect failures before they happen.

  • ISO-accredited certification

  • Hands-on training with real equipment

  • Small class sizes for individual attention