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ISA Training and Certification Programs

ISA Training and Certification Programs. The International Society of Automation . Training and professional development programs have a proven track record of increasing value, productivity, and retention of automation workforces. . SOLUTION: ISA Education and Training.

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ISA Training and Certification Programs

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  1. ISA Training and Certification Programs The International Society of Automation

  2. Training and professional development programs have a proven track record of increasing value, productivity, and retention of automation workforces. SOLUTION: ISA Education and Training NEED: Skilled Workforce • What is the number one challenge facing industry today, according to experts and research findings? • Attracting and retaining skilled workers • Companies will differentiate themselves from the competition with knowledge and skills rather than assets • A shortage of qualified professionals will be the single largest barrier to growth for companies worldwide

  3. NEED: Skilled Workforce SOLUTION: ISA Education and Training

  4. NEED: Skilled Workforce SOLUTION: ISA Education and Training • ISA Hands On Training • Your place • Our place • Any place in between • Web Seminars • Online Training • eLearning

  5. Our Place: ISA International Headquartersand the ISA Training Institute

  6. Your Place: Customized Training • Any of our classes can be customized • A large pool of experts • Build training programs based on company requirements

  7. The Training Cycle

  8. ISA TrainingNeeds Assessments • Based on the clients requirements • Written assessment, self assessment, interviews • Comprehensive report with training recommendations

  9. NEED: Objective Skill Assessments SOLUTION: ISA Certification

  10. Why a Certification Program? • Benefits Employers • Ensures a high level of skill and competency • Promotes safe practices • Serves as an objective third-party tool to bring employees to the same level of accountability • Qualification tool for new hires and contractors • Way to establish a pay for performance system • Benefits Individuals • Establishes a professional identity • Provides documentation and recognition of knowledge, experience and education • Opportunities for promotion, pay increases, job portability • Encourages life long learning and professional development

  11. CAP Basics • Certified Automation Professionals (CAPs) are responsible for the direction, definition, design, development/application, deployment, documentation, and support of systems, software, and equipment used in control systems, manufacturing information systems, systems integration, and operational consulting. • Eligibility requirements • 5 years experience, 4 year technical degree OR • 10 years experience, with 2 years in position of responsible charge • Pass multiple-choice exam • Exam now available electronically or private offerings • Renewal required every 3 years

  12. CAP Performance Domains and Technical Categories

  13. CCST Basics • CCSTs calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. • Three Levels of CCST Certification • Eligibility Requirements • Five to thirteen years of experience (varies according to level of certification) • Pass multiple choice exam • Exam now available electronically or private offerings • Renewal required every 3 years

  14. CCST Performance Domains

  15. A few Companies that SupportISA’s CCST Program • Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. - Anchorage, AK • Aristech Chemical - Haverhill, OH • Arizona Chemical - Dover, OH • Ashland Chemical - Portsmouth, OH • BASF Corp.- Geismar, LA • BP Oil Refinery • Biometrix - Boston, MA • City of Detroit, WWTP - Detroit, MI • Dist. of Columbia Water & Sewer • Las Vegas Valley Water District - Las Vegas, NV • Pfizer, Inc.- Groton, CT • Rohm & Haas - Louisville, KY • Sunoco - Tulsa, OK

  16. Learn More! • Learn more about ISA’s training programs: www.isa.org/training • Learn more about CAP and CCST certifications: www.isa.org/certify • Become an ISA Member: www.isa.org/join • Join the conversation!

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