IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-15 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32) provides a detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 standards framework can be used to protect critical control systems. The course explores the procedural and technical differences between traditional IT security and security solutions appropriate for SCADA and plant floor environments.
With the increased use of open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and web technologies in industrial automation and control systems, cybersecurity risks have expanded. This course addresses how to protect control systems against modern cyber threats.
Course Details
Course #: IC32
Dates: September 14–15
Length: 2 days (14 hours)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Location: Microsoft, Houston TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC32 is a preparatory course for the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Who Should Take IC32
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– IT engineers and managers at industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management professionals
Learning Objectives
– Describe the importance of securing control systems- Describe the structure and content of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards
– Explain cybersecurity awareness as an effective countermeasure
– Define principles of an effective long-term cybersecurity program
– Discuss basics of risk analysis, industrial networking, and network security
– Explain defense-in-depth and zones & conduits concepts
– Apply risk mitigation techniques such as antivirus, patching, and firewalls
– Explain secure software development strategies
– Validate and verify system security
– Utilize ISA/IEC 62443 security profiles
Topics Covered
– Introduction to control systems security
– Cybersecurity awareness
– ISA/IEC 62443 standards overview
– Models and security levels
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle
– Security program requirements for asset owners and service providers
– Network security basics and industrial protocols
– Patch management
– Risk assessment for system design
– Secure product and system development
– Security profiles and protection schemes
Exercises
– PCAP live capture analysis
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security Levels
Recommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required. However, 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience and familiarity with industrial environments are strongly recommended.
ISA courses TS07 and TS12 or equivalent experience are beneficial.
Instructor Note: Students with limited cybersecurity fundamentals may find the pace challenging.

IC33 – Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-18 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33) provides the knowledge and skills needed to
assess the cybersecurity of new or existing industrial automation and control systems (IACS). Participants learn how to identify assets, evaluate vulnerabilities, perform cybersecurity risk assessments, and develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS) aligned with ISA/IEC 62443.
The course focuses on the first phase of the IACS cybersecurity lifecycle and applies to both greenfield and brownfield systems.
Course Details
Course #: IC33
Dates: September 16–18
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Microsoft, Houston TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC33 is the second course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take IC33
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities- Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Identify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment
– Gather cybersecurity information required to perform assessments
– Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products and system design
– Interpret Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) results
– Organize and facilitate cybersecurity risk assessments
– Identify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios
– Assess effectiveness of existing countermeasures
– Identify gaps in policies, procedures, and standards
– Establish security zones and conduits
– Develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS)
Topics Covered
– Preparing for an assessment and defining scope
– Security lifecycle concepts
– System and network architecture diagrams
– Asset inventory and cyber criticality assessment
– Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments (high-level, passive, active)
– Penetration testing concepts
– Cyber risk assessment methodology
– ISA/IEC 62443-2-1 alignment
– Zones and conduits modeling
– Risk identification, classification, and calculation
– Countermeasures and residual risk
– Documentation and reporting requirements
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– High-level risk assessment using CSET
– Capturing Ethernet traffic
– Vulnerability scanning
– Penetration testing demonstrations
– Creating zone and conduit diagrams
– Developing a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Familiarity with industrial networking concepts, cybersecurity fundamentals, and prior exposure to ISA standards will help students succeed in this fast-paced course.

IC34 – IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation
2026-09-23 08:00 - 2026-09-25 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
Industrial Automation Control System (IACS) Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34) focuses on the design and implementation phase of the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity lifecycle. This course builds on the results of cybersecurity risk assessments and Cybersecurity Requirements Specifications (CRS) to design, implement, and validate cybersecurity countermeasures that achieve target security levels for each zone and conduit.
Participants learn how to translate cybersecurity requirements into practical system designs, select appropriate technologies, and perform acceptance testing to ensure systems meet security objectives.
Course Details
Course #: IC34
Dates: September 23–25
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Microsoft, Houston TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC34 is the third course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Recommended: IC33 – Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems
Who Should Take IC34
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators- IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Interpret cybersecurity risk assessment results
– Develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS)
– Develop conceptual and detailed cybersecurity designs
– Explain the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
– Design secure remote access solutions
– Perform basic firewall configuration and commissioning
– Develop system hardening specifications
– Implement basic intrusion detection systems (IDS)
– Develop cybersecurity acceptance test plans (CFAT/CSAT)
– Validate achieved security levels using ISA/IEC 62443
Topics Covered
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle overview
– Assessment, implementation, and maintenance phases
– Interpreting risk assessment results
– Cybersecurity requirements specifications
– Conceptual and detailed design processes
– Firewall, remote access, and intrusion detection design
– System hardening and secure architecture
– Cybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing (CFAT)
– Cybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing (CSAT)
– Using ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 to validate security levels
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– Firewall configuration and commissioning
– Remote access design exercises
– Intrusion detection implementation
– Network device hardening
– Developing and executing CFAT/CSAT
– Validating achieved security levels (SL-A)
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, risk assessment methods, and prior experience with
industrial automation systems will help participants succeed in this advanced course.

IC37 – IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance
2026-09-28 08:00 - 2026-09-30 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37) focuses on the ongoing operation, monitoring, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls implemented in industrial automation and control systems (IACS). This course addresses how to sustain the achieved security level throughout the system lifecycle despite evolving threats, system changes, and operational constraints.
Participants learn how to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents while maintaining compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 requirements.
Course Details
Course #: IC37
Dates: September 28–30
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Microsoft, Houston TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC37 is the fourth and final course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Recommended: IC33 and IC34 or equivalent knowledge/experience
Who Should Take IC37
– Control systems engineers and managers- System integrators
– IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Perform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting
– Interpret IACS device alarms and event logs
– Implement backup and restoration procedures
– Apply patch management lifecycle procedures
– Implement antivirus and application whitelisting strategies
– Define intrusion detection and security monitoring basics
– Implement incident response plans
– Manage cybersecurity-related changes (MOC)
– Conduct basic cybersecurity audits
Topics Covered
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle overview
– Operations & maintenance phase focus
– Network diagnostics and troubleshooting
– Interpreting device, OS, and application logs
– Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
– Security incident and event monitoring (SIEM)
– Backup, recovery, and configuration management
– Patch management and antivirus procedures
– Management of Change (MOC)
– Cybersecurity audits and compliance
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– Network diagnostics and troubleshooting
– Allowlisting and antivirus configuration
– Patch management exercises
– Intrusion detection using Snort
– Incident response and recovery scenarios
– Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) demonstrations
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Experience with industrial automation systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, and familiarity with monitoring and maintenance practices will help participants get the most value from this course.

TTBC – Technician Training Boot Camp
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-09 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC) is an intensive, hands-on technical training program designed for experienced control systems and instrumentation technicians. The course emphasizes practical, plant-floor skills with more than 75% of the time dedicated to hands-on equipment labs.
TTBC refreshes core instrumentation knowledge while introducing modern smart devices, calibration techniques, control valves, and troubleshooting methods essential for today’s industrial facilities.
Course Details
Course #: TTBC
Dates: October 5–9
Length: 4.5 days
Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CEUs: 3.6
Location: Houston, TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Who Should Take TTBC
– Instrument and control technicians with maintenance responsibilities
– Instrument supervisors evaluating technician skill sets
– Reliability and maintenance engineers
– Technicians with a solid understanding of instrumentation fundamentals
Course Learning Objectives
– Communicate effectively using industrial measurement and control terminology
– Tune control loops using structured methods
– Troubleshoot and start up single- and multi-loop control systems
– Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic and pneumatic instruments- Apply smart field device technologies
– Understand control valve operation and diagnostics
Daily Course Structure
Day 1 – Instrumentation Basics
Day 2 – Calibration and Maintenance
Day 3 – Digital (Smart) Transmitters
Day 4 – Control Valves, Positioners, and DVCs
Day 5 – Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems
Day One – Instrumentation Basics
Topics include pneumatic and electronic transmitters, 4–20 mA current loops, smart device configuration, and
hands-on calibration of measurement devices.
Day Two – Calibration and Maintenance
Focuses on level, flow, and temperature measurements, differential pressure applications, and calibration of RTD
and thermocouple transmitters.
Day Three – Digital (Smart) Transmitters
Covers analog vs. digital instruments, HART communication, sensor trimming, and configuration of smart field
devices using software tools.
Day Four – Control Valves, Positioners, and DVCs
Includes valve types, sizing, calibration, split-ranging, digital valve controllers, and diagnostic testing of smart
control valves.
Day Five – Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems
Explores PID control concepts, loop tuning methods, systematic troubleshooting approaches, and diagnosing
single-loop control problems.
Hands-On Exercises
– Calibration of process measurement devices
– Current loop construction and measurement
– Configuration of smart transmitters and DVCs
– Control loop tuning using simulation software
– Troubleshooting real-world control loop problems
Resources Included
Measurement and Control Basics, Fifth Edition by Thomas A. Hughes (Electronic version)
Recommended Reading
Calibration: A Technician’s Guide by Mike Cable
Fundamentals of Process Control: Principles and Concepts by Patrick F. Bouwman
Troubleshooting: A Technician’s Guide, Second Edition by William L. Mostia, Jr., P.E.

AEST – Automation Engineering Survival Training
2026-10-12 08:00 - 2026-10-16 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST) is an intensive technical boot camp designed to build and strengthen core skills in process automation engineering. The course combines expert-led instruction with applied exercises to cover the full automation lifecycle, from measurement fundamentals to advanced automation concepts.
AEST is ideal for new automation engineers, recent graduates, and experienced engineers seeking to refresh and solidify their understanding of process control, safety, networking, and automation project execution.
Course Details
Course #: AEST
Dates: October 12–16
Length: 4.5 days
Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CEUs: 3.6
Location: Houston, TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Who Should Take AEST
– New automation, control system, or process control engineers
– Recent engineering graduates
– Engineers transitioning into automation roles
– Experienced engineers seeking a structured refresher in process automation
Course Learning Objectives
– Understand the role of measurement and control in industrial processes
– Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and ISA symbols
– Apply PID control concepts and tuning methods- Understand control valve operation and sizing
– Apply alarm management and safety system principles
– Understand industrial networking and cybersecurity fundamentals
– Apply automation project management concepts
Daily Course Structure
Day 1 – Measurement Basics & Documentation
Day 2 – Control Valves & Control Strategies
Day 3 – Safety & Operator Effectiveness
Day 4 – Industrial Security & Project Management
Day 5 – Advanced Process Automation
Day One – Measurement Basics & Documentation
Covers process control fundamentals, continuous vs. batch control, ISA documentation standards, P&IDs, loop
diagrams, and principles of temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement.
Day Two – Control Valves & Control Strategies
Focuses on control valve types and sizing, PID control concepts, tuning methods, and identifying real-world control
challenges.
Day Three – Safety & Operator Effectiveness
Introduces HMI design, alarm management, safety instrumented systems, hazard classification, and principles of
protection.
Day Four – Industrial Security & Project Management
Covers industrial networking fundamentals, Ethernet and TCP/IP basics, cybersecurity awareness, ISA-95
concepts, and automation project management principles.
Day Five – Advanced Process Automation
Explores batch control concepts, ISA-88 models, automation opportunity identification, system integration, and
automation project justification.
Hands-On Exercises
– Interpreting P&IDs and loop diagrams
– Control valve sizing and selection exercises
– PID tuning using simulation tools
– Alarm prioritization and safety analysis
– Automation project planning and scheduling exercises
Recommended Reading
Successful Instrumentation and Control Systems Design by Michael D. Whitt
Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control by Harold L. Wade
Measurement and Control Basics by Thomas A. Hughes
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach by Paul Gruhn

EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-23 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50) focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, verification, and justification of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) used in the process industries.
Participants learn how to determine Safety Integrity Levels (SILs), apply Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in ISA/IEC 61511 (ISA-84).
Course Details
Course #: EC50
Dates: October 19–23
Length: 4.5 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
CEUs: 3.2
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC50 is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Fundamentals Specialist Certificate.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist designation.
Who Should Take EC50
– Automation and control engineers
– Safety and SIS engineers
– Process engineers
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management professionals
Learning Objectives
– Define Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
– Understand the SIS lifecycle and functional safety management
– Identify applicable ANSI/ISA, IEC, and AIChE standards
– Determine Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
– Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
– Apply Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Develop Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS)
– Perform SIL verification and understand redundancy impacts
– Understand FAT, commissioning, validation, and MOC requirements
Topics Covered
– Background of functional safety and major process incidents
– SIS lifecycle and management issues
– Hazard and risk assessment techniques
– SIL selection methods
– LOPA methodology and cybersecurity considerations
– Reliability modeling and fault tolerance
– Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)
– Logic solver technologies (relay, pneumatic, microprocessor)
– Field devices and certification
– Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, validation
– Operations, maintenance, and management of change (MOC)
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
Online access to the ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards for the duration of the course
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life Cycle Approach by Paul Gruhn and Simon Lucchini (Digital version)

24th Annual ISA Houston Section Expo & Chili Cook Off
2026-10-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road Houston Texas 77045
Time: 10:00am to 3:30pm set-up; 5:00pm to 9:00pm event hours.
Register Now!

Bring your Company to the ISA Houston Section Expo and Chili Cook Off and utilize this fall event to:
• Showcase products, services, and new technology
• Get exposure to over 800 industry attendees
• Network with industry peers
• Offer your Customers an appreciation event
• Have a team building experience
• Build brand awareness
• Community Involvement- Proceeds go towards the college scholarships program and operating cost of the ISA Houston Section
• Note: Participation in the Cook Off is not mandatory, save money with Pre-registration if done on or before June 30, 2026
The ISA Houston Section looks forward to seeing you!
Registration & Information follows, please contact:
Amanda Hardy at Amanda@functionzinc.com or cell 281-928-0462

Early Bird Registration Sponsor registration & payment expires on: June 30, 2026, after this date all pricing will increase.

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18×10 exhibiting area against the wall perimeter, electrical outlet access of (2) 120V/20AMP, (2) 6’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing. *Each booth has space between the next booth

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Additional 8-foot table to set up in your sponsorship area.

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Awards Sponsor
Award trophies go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, people’s choice and best themed chosen by the judges and attendees. Your company logo will be on all event signage, by the ballot boxes and awards by stage. Recognition in ISA newsletter and announcements at event. Unlimited RSVP invites. Included 8-foot table by stage area with electricity.

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Your company logo will be at the judge’s chambers area. Company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites. Includes 6 foot table by Judges chambers area. No Electricity.

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Live music or DJ at the event. The entertainment will intermittently recognize your company during event. Your company logo will be placed by the stage on banner and on presentation screen. Promotion on ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

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Your company will have exposure and network opportunities from a Beverage Station! Your company can set up 1 pop up banner & provide promotional materials at the beverage station. A server will be provided. Quantity 2 available. Unlimited RSVP invites.

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Your logo on the event square raffle board at the ISA Membership booth. Logo on all event signage and promotional materials

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EC52 – Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-27 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52) builds on the foundation established in Safety Instrumented
Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50). The course focuses on advanced SIL selection techniques and the determination of appropriate risk reduction requirements for safety instrumented systems.
Participants apply multiple SIL selection methodologies to avoid over- or under-designing safety systems, optimizing both safety performance and lifecycle costs.
Course Details
Course #: EC52
Dates: October 26–27
Length: 2 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC52 is part of the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Selection Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
Passing the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take EC52
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnelLearning Objectives
– Design and implement different SIL selection techniques
– Apply risk matrix and risk graph methodologies
– Perform Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Determine appropriate performance requirements for safety systems
– Evaluate the consequences of over- or under-designing safety systems
Topics Covered
– Overview of SIL selection challenges
– Risk matrix methodologies
– Risk graph methodologies
– Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Modified (implicit) LOPA
– Determining appropriate risk reduction levels
– Preventing over- or under-designed system requirements
Hands-On Exercises
The course consists of multiple application exercises focused on SIL selection.
Participants are encouraged to bring real-world examples from their facilities for discussion and analysis.
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
Safety Integrity Level Selection – Systematic Methods Including Layer of Protection Analysis by Edward M. Marszal,
PE and Dr. Eric W. Scharpf (Digital version)
ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards provided for use during the course

EC54 – Advanced Design and SIL Verification
2026-10-28 08:00 - 2026-10-29 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54) focuses on detailed design issues and hands-on system modeling to verify whether Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) meet required Safety Integrity Levels (SIL). The course teaches participants how to analyze system technologies and configurations, evaluate existing systems, and determine whether upgrades are required to meet performance targets.
EC54 also emphasizes optimizing manual test intervals, helping organizations reduce costs while maintaining compliance with ISA/IEC 61511.
Course Details
Course #: EC54
Dates: October 28–29
Length: 2 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC54 is part of the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Verification Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
Passing the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take EC54
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Analyze system technologies and configurations against SIL requirements
– Verify whether existing systems meet required performance targets
– Determine if system upgrades are necessary
– Optimize manual proof test intervals
– Apply detailed design concepts to SIS verification
Topics Covered
– System modeling and analysis techniques
– Field device technologies and configurations
– Diagnostic coverage and common cause factors
– Test intervals and imperfect testing considerations
– Fault tolerance and safe failure fraction
– System response to faults
– Using devices for both control and safety
– Non fail-safe design requirements
– Interface requirements
Hands-On Exercises
The course consists of multiple hands-on system modeling and SIL verification exercises using realistic examples.
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards provided for use during the course
Safety Instrumented System Design: Techniques and Design Verification
by Iwan van Beurden and William M. Goble (Digital version)
