Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Review Course (EC00)
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Length: 3 days CEU Credits: 2.1 Course Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Except Morristown, NJ location classes are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Price: $1,210 ISA Members, $1,295 List $1,195 Group
Description:
This course reviews the Certified Automation Professional Job Analysis Domains, Tasks, Knowledge and Skill Areas, and Technical Topic areas developed as the basis for the CAP examination. It is designed specifically for experienced automation professionals preparing to take the exam. An explanation of the examination process, and sample test-taking questions are provided.
Compare process variable measurements and control valve selections
Understand how the various types of control technologies are used in industrial automation, including process control from basic to advanced control, discrete, batch, motor and motion control
Appreciate the range of digital communications used in automation, and how these are used in system integration
Understand when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified
Appreciate the importance of electrical issues that relate to grounding and noise
Deal with the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification
Understand the best practice methodology for automation project execution
You will cover:
Field Devices: Instrumentation | Discrete Measurement | Control Valves | Conventional Communication Concepts
Control and Simulation: Process Control (PID, Advanced Regulatory, Advanced, Documentation) | Batch Control | Discrete Control | Drive Control | Motor and Motion Control | Simulation
Safety, Reliability, and Electrical: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) | Grounding and Noise
Maintenance Management
Workflow and Project Leadership: Opportunity Identification and Project Justification | Project Workflow | Group Communications and Team Processes
CAP Exam: Scope | Format
Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:
Practice taking the CAP exam-style questions
Includes ISA Text:Certified Automation Professional Study Guide
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Not sure this particular course is for you? Additional course information is available to further assess your professional needs. The detailed outline lists key words, phrases, and concepts covered in the course. The pre-instructional survey shows you the type of questions you'll be able to answer after completing the course.
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