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SUMMARY:TS02E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Online E-Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nrequirements\, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. \nCertificate Program (if available)  Certified Control System Technician Certificate \nYou will be able to:   \n\nUnderstand CCST program\nUnderstand basic concepts of process control\nUnderstand the use of instrument air and requirements\nUnderstand P&ID documentation and symbology\nUnderstand basic measurements\nUnderstand how to use temperature instrumentation\nUnderstand how to measure and regulate pressure and flow\nUnderstand how to measure and regulate level\nUnderstand how to use analyzers\nUnderstand how to operate control systems safely\nUnderstand new technologies in control systems and how numbering systems such as decimal\, binary and hexadecimal are used\nUnderstand basics of PLC and protocol requirements\nExplain Fieldbus and Communications protocols used in control systems\nUnderstand use of SCADA for control systems. Explain fiber optics options for control systems.\nUnderstand process dynamics (response to change) in control systems\nUnderstand how control actions affect functionality\nUnderstand how to use proportional control actions\nUnderstand objectives of tuning . Explain various tuning methods and identify when to use each.\nUnderstand how manipulating variables effects output functions\nUnderstand the need for and how to calibrate instruments\nLearn to optimize instrument performance\nLearn good maintenance practices for equipment and instruments\nLearn to use network diagnostic tools\nLearn to troubleshoot control system issues\nUnderstand safety procedures for effective operations\nUnderstand elements involved in control loop start up and tuning\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \nPre-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.\nModule 1A:  Overview of CCST Program\nModule 1B & 1C:  ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2:  Instrument Air\nModule 3:  P&ID Basics \nModule 4:  Basic Measuring Units\nModule 5:  Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature\nModule 6:  Pressure/Flow\nModule 7:  Level\nModule 8:  Analyzers & Final Control Elements\nModule 9:  Safety & Electricity\nModule 10:  Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems\nModule 11:  PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol\nModule 12:  Fieldbus & Communications Protocol\nModule 13:  Fiber Optics & SCADA\nModule 14:  Process Dynamics\nModule 15:  Control Action\nModule 16:  PID\nModule 17:  Tuning\nModule 18:  Advanced Control Strategy\nModule 19:  Calibration\nModule 20:  Instrument Performance\nModule 21:  Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance\nModule 22:  Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics\nModule 23:  Tools & DCS Troubleshooting\nModule 24:  Hazardous Locations & Installation\nModule 25:  Start Up & Loop Checking\nFinal Examination \n  \nClassroom Materials: \n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nCCST Level II Study Guide\, ISA
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts02e-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-ii-exam-review-online-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTSTAMP:20260407T122151
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SUMMARY:IC40E Batch Control Systems: Using the ANSI ISA88 Standards E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course presents an approach to developing functional requirements/specifications using the models and terminology defined in the ANSI/ISA88 batch control standards. A review of the characteristics of batch manufacturing systems is included. Participants will explore the ANSI/ISA88 concept that separates the recipe from the equipment. This course includes a methodology that defines an object approach based on ANSI/ISA88 that promotes the reuse of these objects from one project to the next. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Specify the requirements for a batch control system\n\n\n·         Effectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\n\n\n·         Define procedural elements that can be effectively used with the above equipment entities\n\n\n·         Describe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\n\n\n·         Develop phase logic that executes in equipment and that can deal with both normal and abnormal operations\n\n\n·         Recognize the various control languages that are available\n\n\n·         Identify the alternative architectures for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\, Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)\, and PC-based control systems\n\n\n·         Describe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\nPre-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.\nModule 1: Overview of ANSI/ISA 88\nModule 2: Physical Model Part I\nModule 3: Physical Model Part II\nModule 4: Physical Model Part III\nModule 5: Recipes Part I\nModule 6: Recipes Part II\nModule 7: Equipment Phase Logic\nModule 8: Activity Model\nModule 9: Designing Batch Systems\nModule 10: ISA & Other Batch Standards\nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic40e-batch-control-systems-using-the-ansi-isa88-standards-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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SUMMARY:FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement and Control E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course provides an overview of industrial measurement and control for technicians\, engineers\, and managers\, providing a basic understanding and foundation for communication with other control systems professionals. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control\n\n\n·         Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\n\n\n·         Compare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in the industry\n\n\n·         Interpret measurement and control terminology\n\n\n·         Compare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n\n·         Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\n\n\n·         Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\n\n\n·         Compare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\n\n\n·         Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\nPre-Exam: Students are asked to take the pre-exam\, which include questions related to the subject matter areas. Answer will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nModule 1: Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2: Documentation\nModule 3:  Industrial Measurement Systems Part I \nModule 4: Industrial Measurement Systems Part II\nModule 5: Temperature Measurement Part I\nModule 6: Temperature Measurement Part II \nModule 7: Pressure Measurement \nModule 8: Level Measurement Part I \nModule 9: Level Measurement Part II \nModule 10: Flow Measurement Part I \nModule 11: Flow Measurement Part II \nModule 12: Control Valves Part I \nModule 13: Control Valves Part II \nModule 14: Feedback Control Strategies Part I \nModule 15: Feedback Control Strategies Part II \nModule 16: Advanced Control Strategies \nModule 17: Smart Field Devices  \nModule 18: Control System Hardware \nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05e-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-and-control-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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SUMMARY:EC00E Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This self-paced\, online course reviews the knowledge and skill areas included on the Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification program examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis Domains\, Tasks\, Knowledge Areas\, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP certification exam. This course is the recommended replacement for the discontinued CAP Learning System preparation tool\, as it incorporates content similarly included in that tool. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available): N/A \nYou will be able to:   \n\nRecognize the scope and format of the CAP exam\nCompare process variable measurements and control valve selections\nExplain 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\nAppreciate the range of digital communications used in automation\, and how these are used in system integration\nIdentify when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified\nAppreciate the importance of electrical issues that relate to grounding and noise\nDeal with the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification\nIdentify the best practice methodology for automation project execution\n\nYou will cover:  \nPre-Examination \nModule 1: Introduction/CAP Basics \nModule 2: Process Instrumentation \nModule 3: Analytical Instrumentation \nModule 4: Continuous Control \nModule 5: Control Valves & Analog Communications \nModule 6: Control System Documentation & Equipment \nPractice Exam #1 \nModule 7: Discrete I/O Devices & General Manufacturing Measurements \nModule 8: Motor & Drive Control \nModule 9: Motion Control \nModule 10: Process Modeling & Advanced Process Control \nModule 11: Batch Control \nModule 12: Alarm Management & Reliability \nPractice Exam #2 \nModule 13: Process Safety & Safety Instrumented Systems \nModule 14: Electrical Installations & Electrical Safety \nModule 15: Digital Communications \nModule 16: Industrial Networks \nModule 17: MES Integration & Network Security \nModule 18: Operator Interface & Data Management \nModule 19: Software & Custom Software \nModule 20: Operator Training & Checkout\, System Testing & Startup \nModule 21: Troubleshooting \nModule 22: Automation Benefits\, Project Justification/Management and Interpersonal Skills \nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec00e-certified-automation-professional-cap-exam-review-course-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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SUMMARY:IC33E Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems  E-Course (November)
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  Self Paced \nLength: Six (6)  online modules running for 7 weeks.  Each module is 20-90 minutes each. \nCEU Credits: 1.4 \nDescription: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.  Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33E) is an online course which will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements of the project. \nAn online course which will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements of the project.  This course is a blended learning format which includes interactive\, on-demand modules\, weekly assignments and instructor call-in sessions.  Modules include instructional content\, interactive reviews\, video lab demonstrations conducted by an ISA Cybersecurity instructor and assessments. \n  \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \nCertificate Program (if available) Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program: After successfully completing all eight modules\, students may take the exam for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist  Exam is included in the Full Course Bundle but must be purchased separately if modules are purchased separately. \nYou will be able to:  \n\n Identify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment\nSpecify\, gather or generate the cybersecurity information required to perform the assessment\nIdentify or discover cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in the IACS products or system design\nOrganize and facilitate a cybersecurity risk assessment for an IACS\nIdentify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios\nIdentify gaps in existing policies\, procedures and standards\nEstablish and document security zones and conduits\nPrepare documentation of assessment results\n\nYou will cover:  \n\nPreparing for an Assessment\nCybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment\nConducting Vulnerability Assessments\nCyber Risk Assessments\nConducting Cyber Risk Assessments\nDocumentation and Reporting\nAnd more…\n\nLab Demonstrations (Included in the Modules): \n\nCritiquing System Architecture Diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nWindows Vulnerability Scanning\nPerform a High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment\nCreating a Zone & Conduit Diagram\nPerform a Detailed Cyber Risk Assessment\n\nRisk Assessment Report
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic33e-assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-e-course-november/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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