About the Program
This hybrid (live video and online) certificate program consisting of three courses is geared for individuals looking to enter or move up within the field of automation. This program will also help attendees better manage employees working in this field of technology.
Certificate Requirements
To receive the Process Instrumentation and Control Certificate and 12 Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), participants must successfully complete the following three courses and maintain at least a "C" average (70%):
- Sensors and Symbology – ENGR 5131
- Control Functions – ENGR 5132
- Installation and Engineering Functions – ENGR 5133
Career Potential
This program is built for engineers, technicians and technologists to gain an understanding of the field of process automation. Many industries utilize automation including petrochemicals, nuclear, specialty and bulk chemicals, paints, films, power generation, automotive, breweries, rotating machinery and turbines, municipal & industrial waste incineration, coal handling, and steel.
Certificate Prerequisite
It is recommended that the course attendees come from a process industry background.
Course Offerings
Cost: $895 for individual course registration
$2,485 for pre-paid registrations for all three courses*.
* Please contact us to register at the pre-paid discount rate.
Instruction Mode: The mode for all three courses in the series is web-based instruction; suggested pace is one topic per week with two-week allowance for the final exam.
2021 Cohort Course Dates
Sensors and Symbology (ENGR 5131)
- Welcome and Test Connections
- Introduction
- Identification Symbols
- Analyzer Systems
- Flow measurement
- Level measurement
- Pressure and Temperature measurement
- Online Exam
Dates: January 11 – March 12, 2021
For more information or to register please contact Continuing Education at 724-334-6011 or [email protected]
Control Functions (ENGR 5132)
- Control Loops
- Programmable Electronic Systems
- Alarm and Trip Systems
- Control Centers and Enclosures
- Control Valves
- Online Exam
Dates: March 22 – May 7, 2021
For more information or to register please contact Continuing Education at 724-334-6011 or [email protected]
Installation and Engineering Functions (ENGR 5133)
- Engineering Design and Documentation - Part 1
- Engineering Design and Documentation - Part 2
- Installation
- Project Implementation and Management
- Decision Making
- Online Exam
Dates: May 17 – July 2, 2021
For more information or to register please contact Continuing Education at 724-334-6011 or [email protected]