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ISA Announces Renewal of IACET Authorized Provider Status

Research Triangle Park, N.C. (10 February 2005) – ISA—The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society is pleased to announce that our status as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has been renewed. ISA is certified to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all current training programs that meet the IACET criteria, as well as any created during the time of certification, for the next five years. ISA was first granted Authorized Provider status in 1987.

ISA has completed an extensive application, been reviewed by an IACET site visitor, and has successfully demonstrated the ability to adhere to all IACET criteria and guidelines. ISA has agreed to comply with the IACET criteria and standards, and will use the IACET name and logo on course promotional materials to designate those courses meeting IACET’s criteria.

ISA is now linked to the IACET web site and is recognized as offering the highest qualify continuing education and training programs.

For a complete list of ISA training programs, visit www.isa.org/training or call (919) 549-8411.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, ISA (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

About WBF

WBF provides an open forum for the exchange of information related to the management, operation, and automation of manufacturing processes.  Created in 1994, members of the non-profit, professional organization include end-users, vendors, consultants and academics.  WBF provides organization, management, and structure to facilitate networking among its members and sharing of knowledge and information related to manufacturing processes. WBF documents best practices and guidelines for implementation of standards that apply to batch control and the exchange of batch data, as well as conducting technical conferences and technical training programs. WBF is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).  More information about WBF is available at www.wbf.org.

About OMAC

OMAC–The Open Modular Architecture Controls Users’ Group (www.omac.org) is an affiliate organization of ISA- The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society- and works to collectively derive common solutions for both technical and non-technical issues in the development, implementation, and commercialization of open, modular architecture control (OMAC) technologies, and to facilitate the accelerated development and convergence of industry and government developed OMAC technology guidelines to one set that satisfies common use requirements. OMAC has about 500 member representatives from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies. OMAC currently operates three Work Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool. OMAC is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).