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ISA announces training schedule for ISA EXPO 2005

Research Triangle Park, NC (28 March 2005) - ISA - the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society - announces the release of the 2005 EXPO Training Schedule.  ISA EXPO 2005 is scheduled for 25-27 October at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois. With practitioners from over 70 countries, ISA EXPO features the largest and most comprehensive products and services exhibition, a cutting-edge technical conference, and a continuing education and training program. 

ISA trains over 300 students at ISA EXPO each year, and more than 12,000 at nine other sites around the country.  A highlight of the training portion of ISA EXPO 2005 is the offering of certification exams for all three ISA certifications.  Exams will be given on 27 October for the CAP (Certified Automation Professional), CIMM (Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic), and CCST (Certified Control Systems Technician) certifications. 

This year's training program offers a multitude of classes on a variety of topics.  More information about each course can be found at www.isa.org/training.  

Industrial Networking and Security

• Ethernet & TCP/IP on the Plant Floor: 24 October
• Overview of FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technology: 26 October
• Picking the Right Bus-An Overview of Field Device Networks: 27 October
• Securing Industrial Networks: Cyber Protection for Automation, Control & SCADA Systems: 26 October
• Understanding Distributed (DCS) Processor Systems: 24-26 October
• Cyber Security Vulnerability and Risk Assessment: 27 October
• OPC - The Windows to the World Are Open: 24 October
• Implementing Wireless Technology: 27 October

Control Systems Safety

• Safety Instrumented Systems - Design, Analysis & Justification: 25-27 October
• Understanding and Applying Instrumentation in Hazardous Locations: 26-27 October
• Boiler Control Systems Engineering: 24-26 October
• Boiler Burner Management Systems - Meeting NFPA Standards: 27 October
• Safety Instrumented Systems - Burner Management Systems: A How to Primer: 24 October
• Evaluating Control Systems Safety and Reliability: 24-25 October
• Overview of DCS Alarm Management: 27 October
• Grounding, Noise, and Power Considerations for Instruments, Equipment & Computers: 24-25 October

Measurement and Control

• Industrial Flow Measurement Engineering: 25-27 October
• Understanding Industrial Processes, Measurement & Control: 24-26 October
• Instrumentation Diagrams and Symbols Overview: 27 October
• Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty Fundamentals: 27 October
• Tuning of Feedback Controllers: 24 October
• Tuning of Advanced Controllers: 25 October

Engineering Management and Professional Development

• Project Management for Technical Professionals: 25 October
• Improving Manufacturing through Automation: Opportunity Identification and Project Justification: 26 October
• Project Management for Automation Engineers: 27 October
• Leading Technical People in Changing Times: 24 October

Manufacturing Automation

• Motion Control Systems and Applications: 24-25 October
• Understanding and Applying Motor Control: 26-27 October
• Sensor Performance and Reliability: 24-25 October
• How to Apply Machine Vision: 26-27 October 

ISA Certifications

• Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course: 24-26 October
• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Review Course: 24-26 October

PLUS: Certification exams (CAP, CIMM, and CCST) will be offered on 27 October at ISA EXPO.

About ISA EXPO 2005

ISA EXPO 2005 is sponsored by ISA-The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. ISA EXPO, North America's number one event for automation and control professionals is scheduled for 25-27 October at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois. With practitioners from over 70 countries, ISA EXPO features the largest and most comprehensive products and services exhibition, a cutting-edge technical conference, and an exceptional continuing education and training program. For more information about ISA EXPO 2005 or to register, go to www.isa.org/isaexpo2005 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).