This 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, 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.

Cost: $895 for individual course registration, or

$2,485 for pre-paid registrations for all three courses*.

* Please call 610-396-6221 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. You may jump between cohorts but must take Sensors and Symbology (ENGR 5131) prior to the other two courses.

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