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ISA Certificate Programs


ISA-95/IEC 62264 Enterprise Control System Integration Certificate Program — New!

This program leverages the ISA-95/IEC 62264 standards and provides in-depth knowledge on how to integrate enterprise and control systems, ensuring accurate data exchange and visibility across manufacturing operations.

  • Certificate: ISA-95/IEC 62264 Enterprise-Control System Integration Fundamentals Specialist

Learn more about the ISA-95/IEC 62264 Enterprise Control System Integration Certificate Program.


Fire and Gas Mapping Specialist Certificate Program — New!

This program provides an understanding of the principles of the ISA technical report, ISA-TR84.00.07-2018, and gives you hands-on experience with techniques and associated software tools.

  • Certificate: Fire and Gas Mapping Specialist

Learn more about the Fire and Gas Mapping Specialist Certificate.


Automation Project Management Specialist—New!

This certificate is designed to specially address the unique and complex challenges of automation and process control projects. It provides an understanding how to execute automation projects effectively.

  • Certificate: Automation Project Management Specialist

Learn more about the Automation Project Management Specialist Certificate.


Cybersecurity Certificate Program

The program is designed for professionals involved in IT and control system security roles that need to develop a command of industrial cybersecurity terminology, as well as a thorough understanding of the material embedded in the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. 

  • Certificate 1: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
  • Certificate 2: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
  • Certificate 3: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist
  • Certificate 4: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist
  • ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert: Individuals who achieve Certificates 1, 2, 3, and 4 are designated as ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Experts.

Learn more about the Cybersecurity Certificates.


Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program

This program is designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the ISA/IEC 61511 standards. It provides training to help you develop and monitor the application of the standard to a facility or process.

  • Certificate 1: ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist
  • Certificate 2: ISA/IEC 61511 SIL Selection Specialist
  • Certificate 3: ISA/IEC 61511 SIL Verification Specialist
  • ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Expert Certificate: Individuals who achieve Certificates 1, 2, and 3 are designated as ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Experts.

Learn more about the Safety Certificates.


CAP Associate Certificate

This certificate provides third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of your potential to become an automation professional.

  • Certificate: Certified Automation Professional Associate

Learn more about the CAP Associate Certificate.


CST Associate Certificate

This certificate provides you with validation that you have the fundamental on-the-job skills needed to excel as a control systems technician working in industrial automation environments.

  • Certificate: Control Systems Technician (CST) Associate

Learn more about the CST Associate Certificate.

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