Mastering Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing Systems
You're under pressure. Your plant floor has inefficiencies. Downtime is rising, margins are shrinking, and leadership is demanding digital transformation-yet the path forward feels murky, overhyped, and under-delivered. You know automation is critical, but most training lacks real-world context. They promise innovation but deliver theory. You're tired of investing time in content that doesn’t translate to actionable change on the factory floor. That changes today. Mastering Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing Systems is not another academic overview. It’s a precision-engineered roadmap designed for engineers, operations leaders, and technical managers who need to deliver measurable gains-not just understand concepts. One lead automation engineer used this course to redesign a legacy packaging line. In six weeks, they reduced changeover time by 47%, cut unplanned stops by 32%, and delivered a board-ready proposal that secured $1.2M in digitalization funding. This is the outcome-focused training industrial professionals trust. This course bridges the gap between uncertainty and authority. You’ll move from overwhelmed to in-control, from reactive maintenance to predictive insight, from isolated systems to fully integrated smart manufacturing architecture. You’ll go from concept to implementation-building a live automation strategy with system architecture, connectivity protocols, data flows, and ROI models that work in the real world, not just in theory. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-Paced. Immediate Online Access. Zero Time Conflicts. This course is designed for professionals with full schedules and real responsibilities. There are no fixed dates, no live sessions to miss, and no penalties for slow or fast progression. You control the pace. Whether you complete it in 30 days or spread it over three months, your access is guaranteed for life. Most learners implement their first process improvement within two weeks. By week four, they’re presenting data-driven automation strategies to stakeholders. The structure is outcome-first: every section is engineered to deliver usable insights on the same day you complete it. Lifetime Access & Future Updates Included
Enroll once, learn forever. As Industry 4.0 evolves, so does this course. All future updates-new modules, revised standards, emerging protocols-are delivered automatically at no additional cost. Your certification pathway and learning materials are perpetually current. 24/7 Global Access, Mobile-Optimized
Access the content from any device, anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re on the factory floor, in a control room, or traveling internationally, the interface adapts seamlessly. Review diagrams during downtime, pull up architecture templates in meetings, or study implementation workflows from your tablet-no compromise. Expert-Led Support & Instructor Guidance
You're not on your own. Direct instructor support is available throughout your journey. Submit technical queries, request feedback on your architecture designs, and receive actionable insights from practitioners with decades of experience in large-scale industrial deployment. This is not a forum-based support system-it’s personalized, professional guidance. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon successful completion, you earn a globally recognised Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certification is respected across manufacturing, energy, logistics, and pharma sectors. It validates your mastery of industrial automation systems and is designed to enhance your professional credibility, whether you're seeking promotion, consulting clients, or internal leadership roles. Transparent, One-Time Pricing-No Hidden Fees
The listed price is the only price. There are no monthly subscriptions, no surprise charges, and no renewal fees. You pay once and gain permanent access to the full learning ecosystem, including all templates, reference guides, and certification credentials. Accepted Payment Methods
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We remove all risk. If this course doesn’t deliver the clarity, structure, and professional value you expect, you’re covered by our no-questions-asked refund policy. Enroll with complete confidence-your investment is protected. What Happens After Enrollment?
After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Once the course materials are ready, your unique access details will be sent to begin your journey. There is no immediate login; access is provided when your materials are fully prepared to ensure a seamless learning experience. Will This Work For Me?
Yes-regardless of your current level. This works even if you’ve never led an automation project, work with outdated PLC systems, or operate in a highly regulated environment. The curriculum is built for real-world constraints: mixed-vendor systems, legacy integration, budget limits, and cross-functional resistance. Manufacturing engineers in automotive, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and discrete manufacturing have all used this program to design and deploy scalable automation systems. The tools are vendor-agnostic, the frameworks are battle-tested, and the outcomes are measurable. You’re not learning in a bubble. You’re building a professional-grade automation portfolio, one that speaks the language of both ops and IT-and earns the trust of both.
Module 1: Foundations of Industrial Automation - Understanding the evolution from mechanization to automation
- Core principles of control systems in manufacturing
- Difference between open-loop and closed-loop control
- Role of sensors, actuators, and transducers in automation
- Common industrial input and output devices
- Introduction to relays and contactors
- Basics of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
- Defining automation hierarchy: Field, Control, Supervisory, Planning
- Introduction to Industry 3.0 and pre-smart manufacturing systems
- Key limitations of traditional automation approaches
- Overview of safety standards in automated environments
- Common failure modes in mechanical automation systems
- Process vs discrete manufacturing automation
- Introduction to maintenance philosophies: Reactive, Preventive, Predictive
- Role of documentation and schematics in system reliability
Module 2: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) – Architecture & Operation - PLC hardware components: CPU, I/O modules, power supply
- Understanding rack and slot configurations
- Differences between fixed and modular PLCs
- Common PLC manufacturers and their ecosystems (Siemens, Rockwell, Omron)
- Understanding scan cycle and execution time
- Memory organisation in PLCs: data types and addressing
- Introduction to ladder logic programming fundamentals
- Function Block Diagram (FBD) and Structured Text (ST) basics
- Tag naming conventions and best practices
- Hardware vs software interlocks
- Diagnostics and fault tracing in PLC systems
- Redundancy options in critical processes
- Hot-swapping capabilities and system uptime
- Firmware updates and version management
- Security considerations for PLC networks
Module 3: Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design & Integration - Core functions of HMIs in industrial environments
- Differences between local and remote HMI access
- Design principles for operator usability and safety
- Alarm management and prioritization strategies
- Trending and data logging at the operator level
- Building dynamic screens with real-time data binding
- User role management and access levels
- Integration of HMI with existing PLC systems
- Best practices for screen layout and visual hierarchy
- Touch vs button-based interface design
- Response time standards for HMI interactions
- Compliance with ISO 11064 and ergonomic standards
- Offline simulation and testing of HMI projects
- Backup and restore procedures for HMI configurations
- Globalisation and multi-language support in HMI
Module 4: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems - SCADA architecture: RTUs, MTUs, communication links
- Differences between SCADA and DCS systems
- Common SCADA platforms and vendor selection criteria
- Data acquisition rates and polling intervals
- Historian integration for long-term data storage
- Alarm handling and escalation workflows in SCADA
- Failover and redundancy mechanisms
- Security protocols for SCADA networks
- Remote access and cybersecurity risks
- Time synchronisation across distributed systems
- Data tagging and metadata management
- SCADA system validation and testing protocols
- Integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Role of OPC (Open Platform Communications) in SCADA
- Configuring event-driven data collection
Module 5: Industrial Communication Protocols & Networks - Overview of OSI model in industrial contexts
- Differences between serial and Ethernet-based protocols
- RS-232, RS-485, and their industrial applications
- Understanding Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP
- Profibus and Profinet architectures
- DeviceNet and ControlNet for factory automation
- Ethernet/IP fundamentals and topology options
- Fieldbus vs Industrial Ethernet technologies
- Network segmentation and VLAN strategies
- IP addressing and subnetting for industrial networks
- Latency, jitter, and determinism requirements
- Diagnostics using packet capture and network scanners
- Wireless in industrial settings: Wi-Fi, 5G, and private LTE
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and its role in convergence
- Best practices for cable shielding and grounding
Module 6: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Process Automation - DCS vs PLC: use cases and selection criteria
- Architecture of large-scale DCS platforms
- Role of operator stations and engineering workstations
- Process control loops: feedback, feedforward, cascade
- Tuning PID controllers using Ziegler-Nichols method
- Advanced process control (APC) strategies
- Batch processing and recipe management
- Asset management within DCS environments
- Functional safety and SIL levels in DCS
- Alarm rationalisation and management
- Data integration with laboratory and quality systems
- Lifecycle management of DCS projects
- Virtualisation and cloud connectivity for DCS
- Migration strategies from legacy to modern DCS
- Compliance with ISA-88 and ISA-50 standards
Module 7: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge Computing - IIoT architecture: devices, gateways, cloud
- Role of edge computing in real-time processing
- Selecting appropriate sensors for IIoT applications
- Data preprocessing at the edge: filtering, scaling
- MQTT and AMQP messaging protocols for IIoT
- Time-series databases and ingestion pipelines
- Latency vs bandwidth trade-offs in edge deployment
- Power and connectivity constraints in remote locations
- Integration of legacy systems with IIoT platforms
- Secure boot and device identity management
- Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update mechanisms
- Edge AI for anomaly detection and classification
- Use cases: predictive maintenance, energy monitoring
- Vendor evaluation for IIoT platforms
- Scalability planning for IIoT rollouts
Module 8: Data Architecture and Industrial Analytics - Designing data pipelines for high-frequency process data
- Time-series vs relational data models
- InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, and other industrial databases
- ETL processes for manufacturing data
- Real-time dashboards and KPI visualisation
- Statistical process control (SPC) implementation
- Root cause analysis using process data
- Correlation vs causation in diagnostics
- Creating digital twins for process simulation
- Data lineage and audit trails for compliance
- Handling missing or corrupted sensor data
- Role of data lakes in smart manufacturing
- Access control and data governance policies
- Integration with business intelligence tools
- Automating report generation and distribution
Module 9: Cybersecurity in Industrial Environments - Common attack vectors in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- NIST SP 800-82 framework for ICS security
- ISA/IEC 62443 standards and compliance
- Zone and conduit model for network segmentation
- Firewall deployment in industrial networks
- Endpoint protection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OT systems
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Patch management challenges in continuous operations
- Incident response planning for OT incidents
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure remote access: VPNs and jump servers
- Physical security and access control integration
- Security awareness training for operators
Module 10: Advanced Automation Techniques & Control Strategies - Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory and application
- Fuzzy logic control systems
- Neural networks in process optimisation
- Adaptive control for variable conditions
- Robust control under uncertainty
- Synchronised motion control in packaging lines
- Coordinated robot path planning
- Multi-variable control strategies
- Gain scheduling and non-linear control
- Feedforward control with disturbance rejection
- Dead time compensation techniques
- Auto-tuning tools for controller optimisation
- Safety interlocks in complex sequences
- Sequence of operations (SoO) documentation
- Validation of advanced control logic
Module 11: Robotics and Automated Material Handling - Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Understanding the evolution from mechanization to automation
- Core principles of control systems in manufacturing
- Difference between open-loop and closed-loop control
- Role of sensors, actuators, and transducers in automation
- Common industrial input and output devices
- Introduction to relays and contactors
- Basics of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
- Defining automation hierarchy: Field, Control, Supervisory, Planning
- Introduction to Industry 3.0 and pre-smart manufacturing systems
- Key limitations of traditional automation approaches
- Overview of safety standards in automated environments
- Common failure modes in mechanical automation systems
- Process vs discrete manufacturing automation
- Introduction to maintenance philosophies: Reactive, Preventive, Predictive
- Role of documentation and schematics in system reliability
Module 2: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) – Architecture & Operation - PLC hardware components: CPU, I/O modules, power supply
- Understanding rack and slot configurations
- Differences between fixed and modular PLCs
- Common PLC manufacturers and their ecosystems (Siemens, Rockwell, Omron)
- Understanding scan cycle and execution time
- Memory organisation in PLCs: data types and addressing
- Introduction to ladder logic programming fundamentals
- Function Block Diagram (FBD) and Structured Text (ST) basics
- Tag naming conventions and best practices
- Hardware vs software interlocks
- Diagnostics and fault tracing in PLC systems
- Redundancy options in critical processes
- Hot-swapping capabilities and system uptime
- Firmware updates and version management
- Security considerations for PLC networks
Module 3: Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design & Integration - Core functions of HMIs in industrial environments
- Differences between local and remote HMI access
- Design principles for operator usability and safety
- Alarm management and prioritization strategies
- Trending and data logging at the operator level
- Building dynamic screens with real-time data binding
- User role management and access levels
- Integration of HMI with existing PLC systems
- Best practices for screen layout and visual hierarchy
- Touch vs button-based interface design
- Response time standards for HMI interactions
- Compliance with ISO 11064 and ergonomic standards
- Offline simulation and testing of HMI projects
- Backup and restore procedures for HMI configurations
- Globalisation and multi-language support in HMI
Module 4: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems - SCADA architecture: RTUs, MTUs, communication links
- Differences between SCADA and DCS systems
- Common SCADA platforms and vendor selection criteria
- Data acquisition rates and polling intervals
- Historian integration for long-term data storage
- Alarm handling and escalation workflows in SCADA
- Failover and redundancy mechanisms
- Security protocols for SCADA networks
- Remote access and cybersecurity risks
- Time synchronisation across distributed systems
- Data tagging and metadata management
- SCADA system validation and testing protocols
- Integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Role of OPC (Open Platform Communications) in SCADA
- Configuring event-driven data collection
Module 5: Industrial Communication Protocols & Networks - Overview of OSI model in industrial contexts
- Differences between serial and Ethernet-based protocols
- RS-232, RS-485, and their industrial applications
- Understanding Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP
- Profibus and Profinet architectures
- DeviceNet and ControlNet for factory automation
- Ethernet/IP fundamentals and topology options
- Fieldbus vs Industrial Ethernet technologies
- Network segmentation and VLAN strategies
- IP addressing and subnetting for industrial networks
- Latency, jitter, and determinism requirements
- Diagnostics using packet capture and network scanners
- Wireless in industrial settings: Wi-Fi, 5G, and private LTE
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and its role in convergence
- Best practices for cable shielding and grounding
Module 6: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Process Automation - DCS vs PLC: use cases and selection criteria
- Architecture of large-scale DCS platforms
- Role of operator stations and engineering workstations
- Process control loops: feedback, feedforward, cascade
- Tuning PID controllers using Ziegler-Nichols method
- Advanced process control (APC) strategies
- Batch processing and recipe management
- Asset management within DCS environments
- Functional safety and SIL levels in DCS
- Alarm rationalisation and management
- Data integration with laboratory and quality systems
- Lifecycle management of DCS projects
- Virtualisation and cloud connectivity for DCS
- Migration strategies from legacy to modern DCS
- Compliance with ISA-88 and ISA-50 standards
Module 7: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge Computing - IIoT architecture: devices, gateways, cloud
- Role of edge computing in real-time processing
- Selecting appropriate sensors for IIoT applications
- Data preprocessing at the edge: filtering, scaling
- MQTT and AMQP messaging protocols for IIoT
- Time-series databases and ingestion pipelines
- Latency vs bandwidth trade-offs in edge deployment
- Power and connectivity constraints in remote locations
- Integration of legacy systems with IIoT platforms
- Secure boot and device identity management
- Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update mechanisms
- Edge AI for anomaly detection and classification
- Use cases: predictive maintenance, energy monitoring
- Vendor evaluation for IIoT platforms
- Scalability planning for IIoT rollouts
Module 8: Data Architecture and Industrial Analytics - Designing data pipelines for high-frequency process data
- Time-series vs relational data models
- InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, and other industrial databases
- ETL processes for manufacturing data
- Real-time dashboards and KPI visualisation
- Statistical process control (SPC) implementation
- Root cause analysis using process data
- Correlation vs causation in diagnostics
- Creating digital twins for process simulation
- Data lineage and audit trails for compliance
- Handling missing or corrupted sensor data
- Role of data lakes in smart manufacturing
- Access control and data governance policies
- Integration with business intelligence tools
- Automating report generation and distribution
Module 9: Cybersecurity in Industrial Environments - Common attack vectors in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- NIST SP 800-82 framework for ICS security
- ISA/IEC 62443 standards and compliance
- Zone and conduit model for network segmentation
- Firewall deployment in industrial networks
- Endpoint protection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OT systems
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Patch management challenges in continuous operations
- Incident response planning for OT incidents
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure remote access: VPNs and jump servers
- Physical security and access control integration
- Security awareness training for operators
Module 10: Advanced Automation Techniques & Control Strategies - Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory and application
- Fuzzy logic control systems
- Neural networks in process optimisation
- Adaptive control for variable conditions
- Robust control under uncertainty
- Synchronised motion control in packaging lines
- Coordinated robot path planning
- Multi-variable control strategies
- Gain scheduling and non-linear control
- Feedforward control with disturbance rejection
- Dead time compensation techniques
- Auto-tuning tools for controller optimisation
- Safety interlocks in complex sequences
- Sequence of operations (SoO) documentation
- Validation of advanced control logic
Module 11: Robotics and Automated Material Handling - Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Core functions of HMIs in industrial environments
- Differences between local and remote HMI access
- Design principles for operator usability and safety
- Alarm management and prioritization strategies
- Trending and data logging at the operator level
- Building dynamic screens with real-time data binding
- User role management and access levels
- Integration of HMI with existing PLC systems
- Best practices for screen layout and visual hierarchy
- Touch vs button-based interface design
- Response time standards for HMI interactions
- Compliance with ISO 11064 and ergonomic standards
- Offline simulation and testing of HMI projects
- Backup and restore procedures for HMI configurations
- Globalisation and multi-language support in HMI
Module 4: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems - SCADA architecture: RTUs, MTUs, communication links
- Differences between SCADA and DCS systems
- Common SCADA platforms and vendor selection criteria
- Data acquisition rates and polling intervals
- Historian integration for long-term data storage
- Alarm handling and escalation workflows in SCADA
- Failover and redundancy mechanisms
- Security protocols for SCADA networks
- Remote access and cybersecurity risks
- Time synchronisation across distributed systems
- Data tagging and metadata management
- SCADA system validation and testing protocols
- Integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Role of OPC (Open Platform Communications) in SCADA
- Configuring event-driven data collection
Module 5: Industrial Communication Protocols & Networks - Overview of OSI model in industrial contexts
- Differences between serial and Ethernet-based protocols
- RS-232, RS-485, and their industrial applications
- Understanding Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP
- Profibus and Profinet architectures
- DeviceNet and ControlNet for factory automation
- Ethernet/IP fundamentals and topology options
- Fieldbus vs Industrial Ethernet technologies
- Network segmentation and VLAN strategies
- IP addressing and subnetting for industrial networks
- Latency, jitter, and determinism requirements
- Diagnostics using packet capture and network scanners
- Wireless in industrial settings: Wi-Fi, 5G, and private LTE
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and its role in convergence
- Best practices for cable shielding and grounding
Module 6: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Process Automation - DCS vs PLC: use cases and selection criteria
- Architecture of large-scale DCS platforms
- Role of operator stations and engineering workstations
- Process control loops: feedback, feedforward, cascade
- Tuning PID controllers using Ziegler-Nichols method
- Advanced process control (APC) strategies
- Batch processing and recipe management
- Asset management within DCS environments
- Functional safety and SIL levels in DCS
- Alarm rationalisation and management
- Data integration with laboratory and quality systems
- Lifecycle management of DCS projects
- Virtualisation and cloud connectivity for DCS
- Migration strategies from legacy to modern DCS
- Compliance with ISA-88 and ISA-50 standards
Module 7: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge Computing - IIoT architecture: devices, gateways, cloud
- Role of edge computing in real-time processing
- Selecting appropriate sensors for IIoT applications
- Data preprocessing at the edge: filtering, scaling
- MQTT and AMQP messaging protocols for IIoT
- Time-series databases and ingestion pipelines
- Latency vs bandwidth trade-offs in edge deployment
- Power and connectivity constraints in remote locations
- Integration of legacy systems with IIoT platforms
- Secure boot and device identity management
- Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update mechanisms
- Edge AI for anomaly detection and classification
- Use cases: predictive maintenance, energy monitoring
- Vendor evaluation for IIoT platforms
- Scalability planning for IIoT rollouts
Module 8: Data Architecture and Industrial Analytics - Designing data pipelines for high-frequency process data
- Time-series vs relational data models
- InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, and other industrial databases
- ETL processes for manufacturing data
- Real-time dashboards and KPI visualisation
- Statistical process control (SPC) implementation
- Root cause analysis using process data
- Correlation vs causation in diagnostics
- Creating digital twins for process simulation
- Data lineage and audit trails for compliance
- Handling missing or corrupted sensor data
- Role of data lakes in smart manufacturing
- Access control and data governance policies
- Integration with business intelligence tools
- Automating report generation and distribution
Module 9: Cybersecurity in Industrial Environments - Common attack vectors in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- NIST SP 800-82 framework for ICS security
- ISA/IEC 62443 standards and compliance
- Zone and conduit model for network segmentation
- Firewall deployment in industrial networks
- Endpoint protection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OT systems
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Patch management challenges in continuous operations
- Incident response planning for OT incidents
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure remote access: VPNs and jump servers
- Physical security and access control integration
- Security awareness training for operators
Module 10: Advanced Automation Techniques & Control Strategies - Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory and application
- Fuzzy logic control systems
- Neural networks in process optimisation
- Adaptive control for variable conditions
- Robust control under uncertainty
- Synchronised motion control in packaging lines
- Coordinated robot path planning
- Multi-variable control strategies
- Gain scheduling and non-linear control
- Feedforward control with disturbance rejection
- Dead time compensation techniques
- Auto-tuning tools for controller optimisation
- Safety interlocks in complex sequences
- Sequence of operations (SoO) documentation
- Validation of advanced control logic
Module 11: Robotics and Automated Material Handling - Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Overview of OSI model in industrial contexts
- Differences between serial and Ethernet-based protocols
- RS-232, RS-485, and their industrial applications
- Understanding Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP
- Profibus and Profinet architectures
- DeviceNet and ControlNet for factory automation
- Ethernet/IP fundamentals and topology options
- Fieldbus vs Industrial Ethernet technologies
- Network segmentation and VLAN strategies
- IP addressing and subnetting for industrial networks
- Latency, jitter, and determinism requirements
- Diagnostics using packet capture and network scanners
- Wireless in industrial settings: Wi-Fi, 5G, and private LTE
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and its role in convergence
- Best practices for cable shielding and grounding
Module 6: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Process Automation - DCS vs PLC: use cases and selection criteria
- Architecture of large-scale DCS platforms
- Role of operator stations and engineering workstations
- Process control loops: feedback, feedforward, cascade
- Tuning PID controllers using Ziegler-Nichols method
- Advanced process control (APC) strategies
- Batch processing and recipe management
- Asset management within DCS environments
- Functional safety and SIL levels in DCS
- Alarm rationalisation and management
- Data integration with laboratory and quality systems
- Lifecycle management of DCS projects
- Virtualisation and cloud connectivity for DCS
- Migration strategies from legacy to modern DCS
- Compliance with ISA-88 and ISA-50 standards
Module 7: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge Computing - IIoT architecture: devices, gateways, cloud
- Role of edge computing in real-time processing
- Selecting appropriate sensors for IIoT applications
- Data preprocessing at the edge: filtering, scaling
- MQTT and AMQP messaging protocols for IIoT
- Time-series databases and ingestion pipelines
- Latency vs bandwidth trade-offs in edge deployment
- Power and connectivity constraints in remote locations
- Integration of legacy systems with IIoT platforms
- Secure boot and device identity management
- Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update mechanisms
- Edge AI for anomaly detection and classification
- Use cases: predictive maintenance, energy monitoring
- Vendor evaluation for IIoT platforms
- Scalability planning for IIoT rollouts
Module 8: Data Architecture and Industrial Analytics - Designing data pipelines for high-frequency process data
- Time-series vs relational data models
- InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, and other industrial databases
- ETL processes for manufacturing data
- Real-time dashboards and KPI visualisation
- Statistical process control (SPC) implementation
- Root cause analysis using process data
- Correlation vs causation in diagnostics
- Creating digital twins for process simulation
- Data lineage and audit trails for compliance
- Handling missing or corrupted sensor data
- Role of data lakes in smart manufacturing
- Access control and data governance policies
- Integration with business intelligence tools
- Automating report generation and distribution
Module 9: Cybersecurity in Industrial Environments - Common attack vectors in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- NIST SP 800-82 framework for ICS security
- ISA/IEC 62443 standards and compliance
- Zone and conduit model for network segmentation
- Firewall deployment in industrial networks
- Endpoint protection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OT systems
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Patch management challenges in continuous operations
- Incident response planning for OT incidents
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure remote access: VPNs and jump servers
- Physical security and access control integration
- Security awareness training for operators
Module 10: Advanced Automation Techniques & Control Strategies - Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory and application
- Fuzzy logic control systems
- Neural networks in process optimisation
- Adaptive control for variable conditions
- Robust control under uncertainty
- Synchronised motion control in packaging lines
- Coordinated robot path planning
- Multi-variable control strategies
- Gain scheduling and non-linear control
- Feedforward control with disturbance rejection
- Dead time compensation techniques
- Auto-tuning tools for controller optimisation
- Safety interlocks in complex sequences
- Sequence of operations (SoO) documentation
- Validation of advanced control logic
Module 11: Robotics and Automated Material Handling - Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- IIoT architecture: devices, gateways, cloud
- Role of edge computing in real-time processing
- Selecting appropriate sensors for IIoT applications
- Data preprocessing at the edge: filtering, scaling
- MQTT and AMQP messaging protocols for IIoT
- Time-series databases and ingestion pipelines
- Latency vs bandwidth trade-offs in edge deployment
- Power and connectivity constraints in remote locations
- Integration of legacy systems with IIoT platforms
- Secure boot and device identity management
- Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update mechanisms
- Edge AI for anomaly detection and classification
- Use cases: predictive maintenance, energy monitoring
- Vendor evaluation for IIoT platforms
- Scalability planning for IIoT rollouts
Module 8: Data Architecture and Industrial Analytics - Designing data pipelines for high-frequency process data
- Time-series vs relational data models
- InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, and other industrial databases
- ETL processes for manufacturing data
- Real-time dashboards and KPI visualisation
- Statistical process control (SPC) implementation
- Root cause analysis using process data
- Correlation vs causation in diagnostics
- Creating digital twins for process simulation
- Data lineage and audit trails for compliance
- Handling missing or corrupted sensor data
- Role of data lakes in smart manufacturing
- Access control and data governance policies
- Integration with business intelligence tools
- Automating report generation and distribution
Module 9: Cybersecurity in Industrial Environments - Common attack vectors in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- NIST SP 800-82 framework for ICS security
- ISA/IEC 62443 standards and compliance
- Zone and conduit model for network segmentation
- Firewall deployment in industrial networks
- Endpoint protection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OT systems
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Patch management challenges in continuous operations
- Incident response planning for OT incidents
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure remote access: VPNs and jump servers
- Physical security and access control integration
- Security awareness training for operators
Module 10: Advanced Automation Techniques & Control Strategies - Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory and application
- Fuzzy logic control systems
- Neural networks in process optimisation
- Adaptive control for variable conditions
- Robust control under uncertainty
- Synchronised motion control in packaging lines
- Coordinated robot path planning
- Multi-variable control strategies
- Gain scheduling and non-linear control
- Feedforward control with disturbance rejection
- Dead time compensation techniques
- Auto-tuning tools for controller optimisation
- Safety interlocks in complex sequences
- Sequence of operations (SoO) documentation
- Validation of advanced control logic
Module 11: Robotics and Automated Material Handling - Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Common attack vectors in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- NIST SP 800-82 framework for ICS security
- ISA/IEC 62443 standards and compliance
- Zone and conduit model for network segmentation
- Firewall deployment in industrial networks
- Endpoint protection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OT systems
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Patch management challenges in continuous operations
- Incident response planning for OT incidents
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure remote access: VPNs and jump servers
- Physical security and access control integration
- Security awareness training for operators
Module 10: Advanced Automation Techniques & Control Strategies - Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory and application
- Fuzzy logic control systems
- Neural networks in process optimisation
- Adaptive control for variable conditions
- Robust control under uncertainty
- Synchronised motion control in packaging lines
- Coordinated robot path planning
- Multi-variable control strategies
- Gain scheduling and non-linear control
- Feedforward control with disturbance rejection
- Dead time compensation techniques
- Auto-tuning tools for controller optimisation
- Safety interlocks in complex sequences
- Sequence of operations (SoO) documentation
- Validation of advanced control logic
Module 11: Robotics and Automated Material Handling - Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Types of industrial robots: articulated, SCARA, delta, gantry
- Robot safety standards: ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066
- Collision detection and safe speeds
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) design principles
- Robotic workcell layout and ergonomics
- Integration with conveyors and AGVs
- Path planning and trajectory generation
- Programming robots using teach pendants
- Offline programming and simulation tools
- Synchronisation with upstream and downstream processes
- Maintenance schedules for robotic systems
- Use of vision systems in robotic guidance
- Collaborative robots (cobots): capabilities and limits
- Force sensing and compliant motion control
- Robot fleet management in large facilities
Module 12: Machine Vision and Quality Inspection Systems - Fundamentals of industrial imaging and optics
- Camera types: area scan, line scan, smart cameras
- Lighting techniques: backlighting, structured light, strobing
- Lens selection and depth of field management
- Image processing algorithms: edge detection, blob analysis
- Pattern matching and OCR in inspection systems
- Calibration: pixel-to-world coordinate transformation
- Integration with PLCs for reject mechanisms
- Defect classification and tolerance thresholds
- Training datasets for AI-based vision systems
- Real-time performance requirements
- Motion blur compensation in high-speed lines
- Environmental factors: dust, vibration, temperature
- Validation and repeatability testing
- Compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Module 13: Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Principles of predictive vs preventive maintenance
- Vibration analysis for rotating machinery
- Thermal imaging for electrical and mechanical faults
- Ultrasound testing for bearing and steam systems
- Motor current signature analysis (MCSA)
- Oil analysis and wear debris monitoring
- Acoustic emission techniques
- Setting alert thresholds based on baseline data
- Integration with CMMS systems
- Work order automation triggered by condition data
- Lifetime prediction models for critical assets
- Risk-based inspection scheduling
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) integration
- ROI calculation for predictive maintenance programs
- Change management for maintenance transformation
Module 14: System Integration and Interoperability - Integration patterns: point-to-point vs middleware
- Use of OPC UA for cross-platform communication
- Data modelling with OPC UA information models
- Publish-subscribe architecture in OPC UA PubSub
- REST APIs and web services in manufacturing
- Message brokers: Kafka, RabbitMQ in OT
- Middleware platforms for data translation
- Synchronisation of time across systems
- Handling data format mismatches
- Version control for integrated systems
- Testing integration logic in staging environments
- Fail-safe mechanisms during sync failures
- Role of adapters and protocol converters
- Integration with enterprise MES and ERP
- Master data management across systems
Module 15: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital Workflows - Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Core functions of MES: dispatching, tracking, quality
- Digital work instructions and paperless manufacturing
- Material traceability and genealogy
- Electronic batch records (EBR) and compliance
- Real-time production performance monitoring
- Andon systems and issue escalation
- Integration with shop floor data collection
- Role of MES in OEE calculation
- Downtime coding and reason classification
- Paperless sign-offs and electronic approvals
- Integration with quality management systems (QMS)
- MES deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid
- Changeover management and setup validation
- Labour tracking and productivity analysis
- Scalability across multi-site operations
Module 16: Energy Management and Sustainability in Automation - Monitoring energy consumption by equipment and zone
- Power quality analysis: harmonics, transients, flicker
- Demand response and load shedding strategies
- Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Energy dashboards and carbon reporting
- Automated shutdown sequences for idle equipment
- Regenerative energy capture in motion systems
- Efficiency benchmarking across shifts and lines
- Kaizen events focused on energy waste reduction
- Compliance with ISO 50001 standards
- Life cycle assessment of automation projects
- Use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) for energy savings
- Compressed air system optimisation
- Lighting and HVAC automation in industrial spaces
- Reporting sustainability metrics to stakeholders
Module 17: Project Management for Automation Deployments - Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- Phased approach: concept, design, build, test, deploy
- Defining scope, budget, and success criteria
- Stakeholder mapping and communication plans
- Resource planning and vendor coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Change management in technical upgrades
- Use of Gantt charts and critical path analysis
- Functional specification documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commissioning and handover procedures
- Training delivery for operations and maintenance
- Post-implementation review and lessons learned
- Document control and revision management
- Handover package development and archiving
Module 18: Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to fault isolation
- Use of diagnostic LEDs and status codes
- Interpreting error logs and trace files
- Signal tracing from sensor to actuator
- Loop checking and calibration verification
- Common wiring mistakes and EMI issues
- Power supply failure modes and testing
- Grounding problems in automated systems
- Network layer diagnostics using ping, traceroute
- Using built-in diagnostic views in PLC software
- Debugging ladder logic step-by-step
- Oscilloscope use in signal validation
- Temperature and environmental impact on reliability
- Root cause analysis using 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams
- Creating a troubleshooting knowledge base
Module 19: Standards, Compliance & Industry Regulations - ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness
Module 20: Implementation, Certification & Career Advancement - Developing a site-specific automation strategy
- Building a business case with ROI calculation
- Stakeholder alignment and governance model
- Pilot project selection and scoping
- Scaling automation across multiple lines
- Metrology and validation of system performance
- Creating a continuous improvement loop
- Measuring success: KPIs and OEE impact
- Presenting results to executive leadership
- Preparing for certification exam
- Review of key concepts and hands-on assessments
- Final project: design a complete automation system
- Submission guidelines for certification portfolio
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Career advancement pathways in smart manufacturing
- Using certification for job applications and promotions
- Networking with certified professionals globally
- Access to alumni resources and industry updates
- Next-step learning: functional safety, data science, or architecture
- Lifetime access to course updates and community
- ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration
- ISA-88 for batch control
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU GMP Annex 11 for computerised systems
- ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
- CE marking requirements for machinery
- NFPA 79 for electrical standards in equipment
- UL 508A for industrial control panels
- OSHA machine safety regulations
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine safety categories: Cat 1 to Cat 4
- Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Functional Safety Lifecycle (IEC 61511)
- Audit preparation and documentation readiness