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Welcome to the web site of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication.

ICML is a global non-profit organization dedicated to helping lubrication practitioners succeed in their professional careers. ICML certification exams are administered in accordance with ISO 18436 and are available worldwide in multiple languages and in both paper and online formats. We coordinate our exam schedule with a network of independent training partners.

ICML Exam Session Calendar

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To schedule an individual online exam instead, click here and also be sure to review our list of training partners.


Apply	Copiapo, Chile (18:00 hrs - 21:00 hrs ESTA ES UNA SESIÓN DE EXAMEN PRIVADA PARA EMPLEADOS DE KINROSS) Hotel Atacama Suites, Colipi 794 - Copiapo, III Region Sponsor: KUNCO Chile	6/18/2025
Apply	Mandaluyong, Philippines (8:00 hrs. - 11:00 hrs.) 718 Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City - Mandaluyong, NCR Sponsor: CRE Philippines	6/19/2025
Apply	Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (09:00hrs - 12:00hrs - PRIVATE SESSION FOR INTEKMA SDN BHD CANDIDATES) B-G-35 & 36, Dataran Cascades, Jalan PJU 5/1, PJU 5, Kota Damansara - Petaling Jaya, Selangor Sponsor: Intekma Sdn Bhd	6/19/2025
Apply	Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (12:30 HRS - 3:30 HRS THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR BAKER HUGHES EMPLOYEES) Dhahran Technology Center (DTC), Abu Baker Alrazi St., Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) - Al Khobar, Sponsor: Baker Hughes	6/19/2025
Apply	Daegu, South Korea (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 11, Secheonbuk-ro 8-gil, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun - Daegu, Sponsor: Solge Corporation	6/20/2025
Apply	Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (12:30 HRS - 3:30 HRS THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR BENTLY NEVADA CANDIDATES) Dhahran Technology Center (DTC), Abu Baker Alrazi St., Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) - Al Khobar, Sponsor: Baker Hughes	6/26/2025
Apply	Contagem, MG Brazil (13:00 HRS - 17:00 HRS ) Petronas: Av. Trajano de Araújo Viana, 2500 - Contagem, MG Sponsor: Petronas Lubrificantes Brasil S.A.	6/26/2025
Apply	North Ayrshire, Scotland (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION ) DSM Firmenich, Drakemyre Dalry - North Ayrshire, Sponsor: Ailsa Reliability Solutions, Ltd	6/26/2025
Apply	Woodmead, South Africa (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Woodmead Office Park - 5 Stirrup Lane - Woodmead, Sponsor: Yellotec (S. Africa)	6/27/2025
Apply	Queretaro, Mexico (10:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs ESTE ES UN EXAMEN PRIVADO) Carretera Al Campo Militar KM 1, San Antonio de La Punta - Queretaro, Queretaro Sponsor: Kellogg de Mexico	6/27/2025
Apply	St. Louis, MO (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH) Anheuser-Busch Technical Excellence Center, 400 Sidney Street - St. Louis, MO Sponsor: Anheuser Busch, Inc.	6/27/2025
Apply	Juneau, AK (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM FOR HECLA MINING CO. CANDIDATES) The Huddle, 9109 Mendenhall Boulevard, Suite 9 - Juneau, AK Sponsor: Hecla Mining Co.	6/27/2025
Apply	Le Mars, IA (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR WELLS ENTERPRISES CANDIDATES) Wells Enterprises offices, 1 Blue Bunny Drive - Le Mars, IA	6/27/2025
Apply	Chisholm, MN (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR PETROCHOICE CANDIDATES) Valentini's Supper Club: 31 W Lake Dr. - Chisholm, MN Sponsor: PetroChoice	6/27/2025
Apply	Nova Lima, Brazil (8:00 HRS - 11:00 HRS ESTA ES UNA SESIÓN DE EXAMEN PRIVADO) Vila de Acesso Vargem Grande - Nova Lima, MG Sponsor: VALE	6/27/2025
Apply	Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (09:00hrs - 12:00hrs - PRIVATE SESSION FOR INTEKMA SDN BHD CANDIDATES) B-G-35 & 36, Dataran Cascades, Jalan PJU 5/1, PJU 5, Kota Damansara - Petaling Jaya, Selangor Sponsor: Intekma Sdn Bhd	7/3/2025
Apply	Parauapebas, Brazil (Manha) (8:00 HRS - 11:00 HRS SESSÃO PRIVADA PARA VALE DE CARAJAS) Valer Parauapebas - Rodovia PA 275 - Parauapebas, Para Sponsor: VALE	7/9/2025
Apply	Parauapebas, Brazil (Tarde) (13:00 HRS - 16:00 HRS SESSÃO PRIVADA PARA VALE DE CARAJAS) Valer Parauapebas - Rodovia PA 275 - Parauapebas, Para Sponsor: VALE	7/9/2025
Apply	Parauapebas, Brazil (Tarde) (13:00 HRS - 16:00 HRS SESSÃO PRIVADA PARA VALE DE CARAJAS) Valer Parauapebas - Rodovia PA 275 - Parauapebas, Para Sponsor: VALE	7/10/2025
Apply	Parauapebas, Brazil (Manha) (8:00 HRS - 11:00 HRS SESSÃO PRIVADA PARA VALE DE CARAJAS) Valer Parauapebas - Rodovia PA 275 - Parauapebas, Para Sponsor: VALE	7/10/2025
Apply	Nova Lima, Brazil (Manha) (8:00 HRS - 12:00 HRS ESTA ES UNA SESIÓN DE EXAMEN PRIVADO) Vila de Acesso Vargem Grande - Nova Lima, MG Sponsor: VALE	7/11/2025
Apply	Nova Lima, Brazil (Tarde) (13:00 HRS - 17:00 HRS ESTA ES UNA SESIÓN DE EXAMEN PRIVADO) Vila de Acesso Vargem Grande - Nova Lima, MG Sponsor: VALE	7/11/2025
Apply	Dongen, The Netherlands (09:00 hrs - 12:00 hrs) Het BusinessPoint Beheer & Exploitatie BV, Lage Ham 190 - Dongen, Sponsor: Lubrication-Professional	7/11/2025
Apply	Chesapeake, VA (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR EMPRISE CANDIDATES) Emprise offices: 700 Independence Parkway, Suite 300 - Chesapeake, VA Sponsor: Emprise Corporation	7/11/2025
Apply	Lima, Peru (9:00 hrs. - 12:00 hrs. ESTA ES UNA SESIÓN PRIVADA PARA SOLTRAK) Av. Argentina 5799, Callao - Lima, Sponsor: Soltrak	7/18/2025
Apply	Augusta, GA (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Aurubis Richmond LLC; 439 Valencia Way - Augusta, GA Sponsor: Allied Reliability	7/18/2025
Apply	Pewaukee, WI (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM) Trico Corporation, 1235 Hickory Street - Pewaukee, WI Sponsor: Trico Corporation	7/18/2025
Apply	Jilin, China (14:00 - 17:00 hrs) Nihao Hotel, No. 2 Hengshan Rd. E., Fengman District - Jilin, Jilin Sponsor: GoodLube Training and Consulting Co., Ltd.	7/24/2025
Apply	Lima, Peru (09:00 hrs - 12:00 hrs ESTA ES UNA SESIÓN PRIVADA PARA SOLTRAK) Av. Argentina 5799, Callao - Lima, Sponsor: Soltrak	7/24/2025
Apply	Woodmead, South Africa (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Woodmead Office Park - 5 Stirrup Lane - Woodmead, Sponsor: Yellotec (S. Africa)	7/25/2025
Apply	Tulsa, OK (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Hyatt Regency Tulsa: 100 E 2nd St S - Tulsa, OK Sponsor: Noria Corporation	7/25/2025
Apply	Little Rock, AR (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Fourche Creek Water Reclamation Facility: 9500 Birdwood Drive - Little Rock, AR Sponsor: Reliability Playbook	7/31/2025
Apply	Bloomsdale, MO (THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR HOLCIM CANDIDATES) Holcim US: 2942 US Highway 61 - Bloomsdale, MO Sponsor: Holcim	8/1/2025
Apply	Woodmead, South Africa (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Woodmead Office Park - 5 Stirrup Lane - Woodmead, Sponsor: Yellotec (S. Africa)	8/15/2025
Apply	Toronto, Canada (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) VibeLube offices: 22 Sheppard Ave. W., Unit 300 - Toronto, ON Sponsor: VibeLube Inc.	8/21/2025
Apply	St. Louis, MO (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Holiday Inn St. Louis Downtown: 811 N 9th St. - St. Louis, MO Sponsor: Noria Corporation	8/22/2025
Apply	Burlington, Canada (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Wearcheck, C8-1175 APLLEBY LINE - Burlington, ON Sponsor: WearCheck International (Lubrigard, Ltd.) Canada	8/29/2025
Apply	Toronto, Canada (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) VibeLube offices: 22 Sheppard Ave. W., Unit 300 - Toronto, ON Sponsor: VibeLube Inc.	9/18/2025
Apply	Daegu, South Korea (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 11, Secheonbuk-ro 8-gil, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun - Daegu, Sponsor: Solge Corporation	9/26/2025
Apply	Dallas, TX (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Hilton Richardson Dallas: 701 E Campbell Rd. - Richardson, TX Sponsor: Noria Corporation	10/17/2025
Apply	Daegu, South Korea (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 11, Secheonbuk-ro 8-gil, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun - Daegu, Sponsor: Solge Corporation	10/24/2025
Apply	Woodmead, South Africa (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Woodmead Office Park - 5 Stirrup Lane - Woodmead, Sponsor: Yellotec (S. Africa)	11/7/2025
Apply	Cairo, Egypt (10:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION FOR SHELL CANDIDATES) Shell Egypt offices: Building 79, South 90 Street, Fifth Settlement - Cairo, Sponsor:	11/16/2025
Apply	Daegu, South Korea (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 11, Secheonbuk-ro 8-gil, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun - Daegu, Sponsor: Solge Corporation	11/21/2025
Apply	Mont Wright, QC Canada (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM THIS IS A PRIVATE EXAM SESSION) ArcelorMittal: 3900 Route Des Acieries - Mont-Wright, QC Sponsor: ArcelorMittal	11/21/2025
Apply	Burlington, Canada (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Wearcheck, C8-1175 APLLEBY LINE - Burlington, ON Sponsor: WearCheck Canada	11/21/2025

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