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Preventive & Predictive Maintenance for Industrial Equipment
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20 students

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance for Industrial Equipment

Master the strategies, tools, and techniques to reduce breakdowns, extend equipment life, & improve plant reliability.
Created byMahendra Singh
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand key maintenance types: Reactive, Preventive, Predictive, and Proactive
  • Plan and schedule effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks
  • Identify tools used in Predictive Maintenance (PdM) like vibration and thermal analysis
  • Learn CMMS, IoT, AI, and Industry 4.0 maintenance concepts.
  • Use RCFA, MTBF, and MTTR to improve equipment reliability.
  • Apply vibration, thermography, and oil analysis for condition monitoring.

Course content

6 sections20 lectures1h 1m total length
  • Course Overview & Learning Outcomes3:14
  • Types of Maintenance Explained2:53

Requirements

  • No prior maintenance experience required – this course is beginner-friendly
  • Basic understanding of industrial equipment is helpful but not mandatory

Description

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance for Industrial Equipment

Master the strategies, tools, and techniques to reduce breakdowns, extend equipment life, and improve plant reliability


Are you tired of equipment breakdowns, unexpected failures, and costly downtime?

Would you like to understand how modern industries keep their machines running smoothly and reliably?

This course is designed to help you learn the practical maintenance strategies used in manufacturing plants, process industries, utilities, and industrial facilities around the world.

Whether you are a fresher, engineering student, maintenance technician, plant operator, or junior engineer, this course will give you a strong foundation in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and modern Industry 4.0 maintenance technologies.

The course is explained in very simple English with practical examples, making it easy for beginners to understand and apply in real industrial environments.

What You Will Learn:

  Understand the different types of maintenance used in industry

  Learn the difference between Reactive, Preventive, Predictive, and Proactive Maintenance

  Create and manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules

  Learn maintenance planning and scheduling techniques

  Understand maintenance best practices used in industrial plants

  Learn Predictive Maintenance (PdM) concepts and implementation

  Explore vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition monitoring

  Understand equipment inspection techniques and maintenance checklists

  Learn Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to prevent recurring failures

  Understand lubrication management and its impact on equipment reliability

  Learn important maintenance KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, Availability, and OEE

  Understand how CMMS software helps manage maintenance activities

  Compare PM and PdM using real industrial case studies

  Learn how IoT, AI, smart sensors, and Industry 4.0 technologies are changing maintenance practices

  Select the right maintenance strategy based on equipment criticality and business needs


Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Maintenance Concepts

  • Course Overview & Learning Outcomes

  • Types of Maintenance Explained

Module 2: Preventive Maintenance (PM)

  • What is Preventive Maintenance

  • Planning and Scheduling PM

  • PM Best Practices

Module 3: Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

  • What is Predictive Maintenance

  • Predictive Maintenance Tools & Techniques

  • Implementing PdM Programs

Module 4: Maintenance Strategy & Conclusion

  • Choosing the Right Maintenance Strategy

  • Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

Module 5: Practical Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

  • Maintenance KPIs & Performance Metrics

  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

  • Equipment Inspection Techniques

  • Lubrication Management Fundamentals

  • Maintenance Planning with CMMS

  • PM vs PdM Real Industrial Case Studies

Module 6: Industry 4.0 & Advanced Predictive Technologies

  • Vibration Analysis Basics

  • Thermography (Infrared Inspection)

  • Oil Analysis & Condition Monitoring

  • AI, IoT & Smart Maintenance Systems

Downloadable Resources Included

Preventive Maintenance Templates

  Maintenance Inspection Checklists

  Predictive Maintenance Checklist

  CMMS Work Order Example

  Maintenance KPI Tracking Sheet

  Maintenance Strategy Decision Matrix

  Reliability Engineering Reference Notes

Who This Course Is For

  • Maintenance Technicians and Operators

  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineers

  • Engineering Students and Fresh Graduates

  • Plant Operators and Supervisors

  • Reliability and Maintenance Engineers

  • Anyone interested in industrial maintenance and equipment reliability

Requirements:

  1. No previous maintenance experience is required.

  2. No special software is needed.

  3. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn practical maintenance concepts that are used in real industrial plants.

Why Take This Course?

Equipment failures can lead to production losses, safety risks, and expensive repairs. Companies today are looking for professionals who understand how to prevent failures before they happen.

By completing this course, you will understand the maintenance strategies, tools, and reliability concepts used by successful maintenance teams around the world.

You will gain practical knowledge that can help you perform better in maintenance roles, improve your troubleshooting skills, and prepare for maintenance and reliability engineering interviews.


Start learning today and build the maintenance mindset that keeps industrial equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Who this course is for:

  • Maintenance Technicians & Operators – especially beginners or freshers
  • Engineering Students – in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering
  • Junior Plant or Facility Engineers – starting in manufacturing or utilities
  • Reliability & Maintenance Professionals – looking to refresh their fundamentals
  • Job seekers aiming to boost their resume with maintenance strategy skills