About
The Certified Automation Professional (CAP®) certification is a prestigious credential offered by the International Society of Automation (ISA®). It signifies a professional’s expertise in automation and control systems, affirming their commitment to quality and industry standards. The CAP® certification is designed for automation professionals seeking a non-biased, third-party assessment of their skills and knowledge in the field.
Certification Body International Society of Automation (ISA®)
Learning Objectives
Participants of the CAP Exam Review Course will achieve the following learning objectives:
- Understand the scope and format of the CAP exam.
- Compare process variable measurements and control valve selections.
- Discuss various control technologies used in industrial automation, including process control, discrete control, and motor control.
- Identify the range of digital communications in automation and their role in system integration.
- Explain the specifications and necessity of safety instrumented systems (SISs).
- Recognize electrical issues related to grounding and noise.
- Apply methodologies for automation opportunity identification and project justification.
- Interpret best practices for automation project execution.
Exam Information
- Format: Closed-book, online assessment.
- Administrator: Prometric.
- Number of Questions: 175 questions.
- Focus: Evaluates knowledge and skills in automation and control systems.
Recertification
- Validity: The CAP certification is valid for 3 years.
- Requirement: Earn 120 Professional Development Points (PDPs) during this period to maintain certification.
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 18 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- CONTENT:18
- 1.1CAP Basics
- 1.2Process Instrumentation
- 1.3Analytical Instrumentation
- 1.4Continuous and Advanced Control
- 1.5Control Valves and Analog Communications
- 1.6Control System Documentation and Control Equipment
- 1.7Discrete Sequencing and Manufacturing Control
- 1.8Motor and Drive Control
- 1.9Motion Control
- 1.10Batch Control
- 1.11Alarm Management and Reliability
- 1.12Safety Instrumented Systems
- 1.13Electrical Installations and Safety
- 1.14Digital Communications and Industrial Networks
- 1.15MES Integration and Network Security
- 1.16Operator Interface and Data Management
- 1.17Deployment, Operation, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
- 1.18Work Structure
Requirements
- Four-Year Degree in Engineering, Chemical, Math etc : Requires 5 years of experience with 7,500 hours of relevant work.
- Two-Year Degree or No Degree: Requires 10 years of experience with 15,000 hours of relevant work.
Target audiences
- Process Automation Professionals
- Manufacturing Automation Experts
- System Designers
- Development Engineers
- Deployment Specialists
- Support Staff
- Operational Consultants