Four popular ISA courses are now available as online, instructor-assisted training. Self-paced distance learning enables you to gain knowledge and skills any time, any place. ISA's online courses are structured so that you have opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants. New offerings include batch control using ANSI/ISA88 standards, control documentation, business to MES integration, and an exam prep course for CCST certification. Click for details:

ISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office, at home, or while traveling.

This online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules, homework/practice exercises, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course, as well as a discussion group to communicate with other students in the class.

This online, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 25 online modules, each taking approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants.
Description:

This is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians with 7+ years of practical experience who are preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided.
You will be able to:

Explain multi-step troubleshooting methodology
Evaluate control systems tuning and system response to changes in control parameters
Describe the isolation of a process component from an operational system to perform proper testing, maintenance, or troubleshooting
Evaluate installed industrial network data and performance using network diagnostic tools
Explain the process to identify and correct problems that may arise during the commissioning of control systems
Verify final control element functionality through manipulated variables using controller mode and output functions
Define system documentation and symbology to effectively troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops, and electrical and pneumatic installations
Identify electrical or hazard area classifications and determine appropriate procedures to be followed for safe and effective operation
Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas


You Will Cover:

Pre-Exam
Students are asked to take the pre-exam, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge, prior to beginning the course material.

WEEK 1 –
• Module 1A: Overview of CCST Program
• Module 1B & 1C: ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control
• Module 2: Instrument Air

WEEK 2 –
• Module 3: P&ID Basics
• Module 4: Basic Measuring Units
• Module 5: Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature

WEEK 3 –
• Module 6: Pressure/Flow
• Module 7: Level

WEEK 4 –
• Module 8: Analyzers & Final Control Elements
• Module 9: Safety & Electricity

WEEK 5 –
• Module 10: Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems
• Module 11: PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol
• Module 12: Fieldbus & Communications Protocol

WEEK 6 –
• Module 13: Fiber Optics & SCADA

WEEK 7 –
• Module 14: Process Dynamics
• Module 15: Control Action
• Module 16: PID

WEEK 8 –
• Module 17: Tuning
• Module 18: Advanced Control Strategy

WEEK 9 –
• Module 19: Calibration
• Module 20: Instrument Performance

WEEK 10 –
• Module 21: Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance
• Module 22: Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics

WEEK 11 –
• Module 23: Tools & DCS Troubleshooting

WEEK 12 –
• Module 24: Hazardous Locations & Installation
• Module 25: Start Up & Loop Checking

WEEK 13 –
• Final Examination
Classroom Materials:

Course noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus
CCST Level II Study Guide, ISA


Features of ISA CyberU online course:
Online Pre-recorded Course Modules

Your instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes.
Ask the Expert

Interact with your expert instructor, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration.

The Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates.
Class Discussions

You will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members.
Course Assignments and Exams

Take the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.

Homework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.

Complete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online.

You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam.

Note: The final course exam is different from the actual certification exam, which must be registered for separately.

ISA's online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office, at home, or while traveling.

This online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules, homework/practice exercises, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course, as well as a discussion group to communicate with other students in the class.

This online, self-paced course runs for eight (8) weeks. You will have access to online modules, each taking approximately 30-60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants.
Description:

This course will present the methodology for the designing and developing control systems documentation. The development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ISA drawings are emphasized. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents, making it beneficial to engineers, designers, software programmers, system integrators, and technicians.
You will be able to:

Design, develop, and interpret the documents used to define instruments and control systems for a typical project, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, specification forms, instrument lists, logic diagrams, installation details, and location plans
Explain the information included on each document
Plan document development as it relates to project management
Apply ISA standards for symbols and terminology to documentation
Describe the relationship of ISO 9000, OSHA process safety management (PSM), and API 750 to control systems documentation


What You'll Cover:

P&IDs: Definition and Use | ISA Standard Symbols and Identification | Contents and Piping Information | Design and Construction | Developing from Flow Diagrams | Scheduling Considerations | Hazardous Area Considerations
Instrument Lists: Definition and Use
Control System Software: PLC/DCS Functional Requirement Documentation Development
Logic Diagrams: Definition and Use | Symbology | Interpretation | ISA Standards
Installation Details: Use | Development | Materials of Construction | Valves | Scheduling
Location Plans: Purpose and Development | Structural Considerations | Electrical and Other Trays | Panel Location
Instrument List: Specification Forms | An ISA20 Specification Form
Loop Diagrams: Purpose | Interpretation | Development | ISA Standards | Scheduling Considerations
Control Methods: Feedback | Feedforward | Ratio | Cascade | Control Valves
Standards and Documentation: ISA5.1 - ISA5.6 | ISO 9000 | OSHA | Process Safety System Management | API 750


Pre-Exam

Students are asked to take the pre-exam, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge, prior to beginning the course material.

WEEK 1 –
• Module 1: Introduction/Overview – Part 1
• Module 2: Introduction – Part 2

WEEK 2 –
• Module 3: P&ID Basics

WEEK 3 –
• Module 4: Symbols and P&IDs

WEEK 4 –
• Module 5: Other Documentation

WEEK 5 –
• Module 6: Instrument Location and Installation

WEEK 6 –
• Module 7: Loop Diagrams and Multiple Loop Control

WEEK 7 –
• Module 8: Functional Requirements Documentation

WEEK 8 –
• Final Examination

Course Materials:

Course note-set with slides from course modules and course syllabus
ANSI/ISA-5.12009 - Instrumentation Symbols and Identification


Features of ISA CyberU online course:

Online Pre-recorded Course Modules

Your instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes.
Ask the Expert

Interact with your expert instructor, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration.

The Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates.
Class Discussions

You will be invited to subscribe to a course discussion group that includes course participants. You can use this discussion group to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members.
Course Assignments and Exams

Take the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.

Homework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.

Complete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online.

You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam.

If you wish to register offline, download the Training Registration Form, complete, and return to ISA with your payment.

Not sure this particular course is for you?
A pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you'll be able to answer after completing the course.