Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02E - Online)
2021-02-01 08:00 - 2021-04-30 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
Make sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount
ISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office, at home, or while traveling.
This online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules, homework/practice exercises, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course, as well as a discussion group to communicate with other students in the class.

This online, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 25 online modules, each taking approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants.

Description:
This is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians with 7+ years of practical experience who are preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided.

You will be able to:

Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas
Evaluate control systems tuning and system response to changes in control parameters
Define system documentation and symbology to effectively troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops, and electrical and pneumatic installations
Identify electrical or hazard area classifications and determine appropriate procedures to be followed for safe and effective operation
Describe the isolation of a process component from an operational system to perform proper testing, maintenance, or troubleshooting
Explain the process to identify and correct problems that may arise during the commissioning of control systems
Verify final control element functionality through manipulated variables using controller mode and output functions
Evaluate installed industrial network data and performance using network diagnostic tools
Explain multi-step troubleshooting methodology

You Will Cover:
Pre-Exam
Students are asked to take the pre-exam, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge, prior to beginning the course material.
WEEK 1 –
• Module 1A: Overview of CCST Program
• Module 1B & 1C: ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control
• Module 2: Instrument Air
WEEK 2 –
• Module 3: P&ID Basics
• Module 4: Basic Measuring Units
• Module 5: Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature
WEEK 3 –
• Module 6: Pressure/Flow
• Module 7: Level
WEEK 4 –
• Module 8: Analyzers & Final Control Elements
• Module 9: Safety & Electricity
WEEK 5 –
• Module 10: Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems
• Module 11: PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol
• Module 12: Fieldbus & Communications Protocol
WEEK 6 –
• Module 13: Fiber Optics & SCADA
WEEK 7 –
• Module 14: Process Dynamics
• Module 15: Control Action
• Module 16: PID
WEEK 8 –
• Module 17: Tuning
• Module 18: Advanced Control Strategy
WEEK 9 –
• Module 19: Calibration
• Module 20: Instrument Performance
WEEK 10 –
• Module 21: Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance
• Module 22: Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics
WEEK 11 –
• Module 23: Tools & DCS Troubleshooting
WEEK 12 –
• Module 24: Hazardous Locations & Installation
• Module 25: Start Up & Loop Checking
WEEK 13 –
• Final Examination

Classroom Materials:

Course noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus
CCST Level II Study Guide, ISA

Features of ISA CyberU online course:
Online Pre-recorded Course Modules
Your instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes.

Ask the Expert
Interact with your expert instructor, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration.

The Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates.

Class Discussions
You will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members.

Course Assignments and Exams
Take the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.

Homework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.

Complete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online.

You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam.

Note: The final course exam is different from the actual certification exam, which must be registered for separately.

FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process, Measurement & Control Online
2021-02-08 08:00 - 2021-05-07 17:00
Description: This self-paced, online course provide an overview of industrial measurement and control for technician, engineers, and managers providing a basic understanding and foundation for communication with other control systems professionals.
Make sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!
Certificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

You will be able to:

Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control
Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes
Compare continuous, batch, and discrete control and how they are used in industry
Interpret measurement and control terminology
Compare the methods and devices used in temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement
Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop
Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning
Compare different control system architectures, including single loop controllers, distributed control systems (DCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation

You will cover:

Pre-Exam
Students are asked to take the pre-exam, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge, prior to beginning the course material.
WEEK 1 -Module 1: Concepts of Process Control
WEEK 2 -Module 2: Documentation
WEEK 3 -Modules 3 & 4: Industrial Measurement Systems (Parts I & II)
WEEK 4 -Module 5: Temperature Measurement (Part I)
WEEK 5 -Module 6: Temperature Measurement (Part II) & Module 7: Pressure Measurement
WEEK 6 -Modules 8 & 9: Level Measurement (Parts I & II)
WEEK 7 -Modules 10 & 11: Flow Measurement (Parts I & II)
WEEK 8 -Modules 12 & 13: Control Valves (Parts I & II)
WEEK 9 -Modules 14 & 15: Feedback Control Strategies (Parts I & II)
WEEK 10 -Module 16: Advanced Control Strategies
WEEK 11 -Module 17: Smart Field Devices & Module 18: Control System Hardware
WEEK 12 -Final Examination

Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Review Course (TS00E - Online)
2021-02-16 08:00 - 2021-05-08 17:00
Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
Make sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount
CCST—Special Bonus!
Take this review course and schedule an electronic CCST exam on the date and at the location of your choosing—at no additional fee! That’s a $398 savings! The exam fee will be waived ONLY if you attend the review course AND you meet the CCST qualifications. You must submit a CCST application and your course registration form six (6) weeks prior to your course date to be eligible for this offer.
ISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training course offers the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office, at home or while traveling.
This online course utilizes online training modules, additional text materials, online evaluations, and email discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and have an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants.
This CyberU course runs for eleven (11) weeks. You will have access to various online modules including a web/audio session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules, provide assignments, and the schedule for live Q&A sessions. You will be able to access the modules 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the duration of the course.

Description:
The course is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an explanation of the examination process are provided.

You will be able to:

Cite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions
Describe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation
Identify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose
Perform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems
Describe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process
Review normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis.
Define the education, experience, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST
Identify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST
Describe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam
Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas
Complete simulated CCST Level I Practice Exams

You will cover:
Each course module has been pre-recorded by your instructor, so that you can access on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes.
Week/Module 1: Overview of CCST Certification/Concepts of Process Control
Week/Module 2: Domain 1 — Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting
Week/Module 3: Domain 1 — Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting
Week/Module 4: Domain 1 — Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting
Week/Module 5: Domain 2 — Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-checking, Project Organization and Planning
Week/Module 6: Domain 2 — Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-checking, Project Organization and Planning
Week/Module 7: Domain 2 — Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-checking, Project Organization and Planning
Week/Module 8: Domain 3 — Documentation
Week/Module 9: Domain 3 — Documentation
Week/Module 10: Domain 3 — Documentation
Week/Module 11: Final Exam

Homework Exercises:

Unit conversion calculations
Calibration documentation and analysis
Trouble recognition and analysis
ISA CCST Level I practice exam questions

Course Materials:
ISA Text Included: CCST® Study Guide Level IFeatures of ISA CyberU online course:

Book:
The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, Fourth Edition
By: N. E. Battikha

Online Pre-recorded Course Modules
Your instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes.

Ask the Expert
Interact with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration.
The Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates.

Class Discussions
You will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members.

Course Assignments and Exams

Take the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.
Homework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.
Complete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit and certificate of completion.

TS03E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III Exam Review Course E-Course
2021-03-02 - 2021-06-12
Length: 15 Weeks
CEU Credits: 3.2
Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
Description:
This online course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the new Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level III examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the latest Job Analysis Domains, Tasks, Knowledge Areas, and Skill Areas developed, and regularly reviewed and updated as the basis for the CCST certification exam.
Make sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount
Certificate Program (if available) Certified Control System Technician Certificate
You will be able to:

Define the scope and format of the CCST Level III exam
Compare process variable measurements and control valve selections
Discuss how the various types of control technologies are used in industrial automation, including process control from basic to advanced control, discrete, batch, motor and, motion control
Determine the requirement for tuning and discuss tuning procedures
Identify the range of digital communications used in automation and how these are used in system integration
Explain when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified
Apply the critical areas of regulatory procedures and project documentation
Interpret the best practice methodology for troubleshooting automation projects

You will cover:
Week 1: Review of Process Information, Domain 1, and Process Control Concepts
Week 2: Number Systems, Instrument Performance, and Calibration Equipment and Procedures
Week 3: Common Measurement Instruments
Week 4: Final Control Elements, Domain 2, and Feedback Control Strategies
Week 5: Advanced Control Strategies, Loop Checking Concepts, and Start-up Concerns
Week 6: Domain 3, Symbols and Identification, P&IDs, and Other Project Documents
Week 7: Domain 4, Troubleshooting, and Installation in Hazardous Areas
Week 8: Instrument Maintenance and Installation Practices
Week 9: Tuning Methods, and Project Management
Week 10: Risk Assessments
Week 11: Applicable Standards
Week 12: Programmable Electronic Systems
Week 13: Networking and Fieldbuses
Week 14: Cybersecurity
Week 15: Final Exam

FG15E Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation Online
2021-03-22 08:00 - 2021-05-15 17:00
Description: This course will present the methodology for the designing and developing control systems documentation. The development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ISA drawings are emphasized. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents, making it beneficial to engineers, designers, software programmers, system integrators, and technicians.
Make sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!
Certificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.ISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office, at home, or while traveling.

You will be able to:

Design, develop, and interpret the documents used to define instruments and control systems for a typical project, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, specification forms, instrument lists, logic diagrams, installation details, and location plans
Explain the information included on each document
Plan document development as it relates to project management
Apply ISA standards for symbols and terminology to documentation
Describe the relationship of ISO 9000, OSHA process safety management (PSM), and API 750 to control systems documentation

You will cover:

P&IDs: Definition and Use | ISA Standard Symbols and Identification | Contents and Piping Information | Design and Construction | Developing from Flow Diagrams | Scheduling Considerations | Hazardous Area Considerations
Instrument Lists: Definition and Use
Control System Software: PLC/DCS Functional Requirement Documentation Development
Logic Diagrams: Definition and Use | Symbology | Interpretation | ISA Standards
Installation Details: Use | Development | Materials of Construction | Valves | Scheduling
Location Plans: Purpose and Development | Structural Considerations | Electrical and Other Trays | Panel Location
Instrument List: Specification Forms | An ISA20 Specification Form
Loop Diagrams: Purpose | Interpretation | Development | ISA Standards | Scheduling Considerations
Control Methods: Feedback | Feedforward | Ratio | Cascade | Control Valves

Standards and Documentation: ISA5.1 – ISA5.6 | ISO 9000 | OSHA | Process Safety System Management | API 750
