SCADA Fundamentals Certification
May 25 - 28, 2021 | Houston, TX (In-Person)OVERVIEW
*Now available online.
Beyond just ensuring their systems are in compliance with shifting regulations and standards, SCADA operators want to implement best practices. This course enables the industry to stay current with standards and the processes to properly apply them to their operations. SCADA environments require unique management and security considerations than a traditional enterprise network environment. This course provides participants detailed understanding of industry standards as well as how to safely and properly safeguard against the typical vulnerabilities that exist in SCADA environments.
The SCADA Fundamentals Certification course prepares controllers, operations managers and support personnel to meet the unique challenges in today’s energy industry. The added study of the complete lifecycle of alarm management and controller support technology creates advanced awareness and knowledge key to effective controller operations and overall operational integrity.
Students will gain a unique insight into successful alarm systems by examining the newly developed industry best practices leading to effective improvement planning in the SCADA/PCN environment.
Students will also analyze security threats, including basic and highly advanced techniques used by attackers. This advanced level of knowledge is a key component in a complete security architecture plan, and these techniques are a distinguished skill set that only a small percentage of IT, and even security, professional actually carry.
By attending this instructor-led course, participants can return to their jobs and immediately apply the knowledge gained. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Update general SCADA knowledge
- Examine SCADA field devices
- Identify communications strategies
- Understand common SCADA functionality
- Examine the integration of SCADA in corporate IT and other topologies
- Review interface technologies/options
- Address emerging trends, standards, and industry best practices
- Understand regulatory requirements
- Examine standards for control room management, human factors, alarm management, and security
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Controllers, operations managers, support personnel.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE CLASSES
- A computer (Windows-based is preferred.)
- Reliable internet connection
- Web camera
- Microphone / headset
SPECIAL NOTE FOR ONLINE CLASSES
The times for all online classes are in the U.S. Central Time Zone during standard business hours. Please contact us to discuss other training options that may be better suited to your needs and location.
This instructor-led course will provide participants a thorough technical overview of the basics of SCADA, including terminology, field devices, communications, architecture, data acquisition strategies, control room management, alarm management, and cybersecurity.
- Terminology
- Field devices
- Communications
- Network infrastructure
- Legacy data acquisition protocols
- Host systems
- Advanced applications
- New technologies
- Skills
- Maintenance planning
- Forensics
- Alarm management
- Regulations | Standards | Procedures
- Cybersecurity
Nearby Hotels
Candlewood Suites Houston Westchase – Westheimer
11280 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042
713-244-0400
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0.4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Westchase – Westheimer
11303 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77077
832-617-8048
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0.4 miles away
Best Western Plus Westheimer-Westchase Inn & Suites
2451 Hayes Road
Houston, TX 77077
832-658-2550
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0.5 miles away
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Westchase
3125 Wilcrest Drive
Houston, TX 77042
832-295-4800
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Houston Westchase
2400 West Sam Houston Parkway South
Houston, TX 77042
713-334-2400
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1.1 miles away
Area Amenities
The Westchase District has a variety of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores, many within walking distance of our training facility and nearby hotels.
Event | Standard Rate | Attendees |
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SCADA Fundamentals Certification on May 25 - 28, 2021 at Houston, TX (In-Person) | USD $1,995.00 |
SHOPPING CART NOTE
Our registration system allows users to register multiple participants for the same class and using the same payment method with a single transaction.
However, only one class can be added to the cart at a time. You cannot register for more than one class on the same transaction.
International Registration
GCI offers courses to international students looking to participate in online training, as well as those who are willing to travel to our in-person courses located in Houston, Texas.
International payments made by credit card are subject to a 10% processing fee in addition to the cost of the course. For more information, or to register for a course using a credit card that is billed outside of the United States, contact us now.
Tuition
For online classes, your tuition covers course instruction and digital materials.
Tuition must be paid in full prior to the class start date. Price is per participant unless otherwise noted. Tuition is subject to change without notice. Payment can be made by credit card, electronic transfer, or check (USD) made payable to Gas Certification Institute.
Cancellation Policy
GCI makes every effort to ensure that all classes are held as scheduled. However, should the total class registrations not meet minimum enrollment requirements, GCI reserves the right to cancel a class and reschedule the participants. GCI will notify all participants via email no less than 21 days prior to the class start date whether a class will be held. In no case will GCI cancel a class less than 21 days prior to the class start date. If a class is cancelled, GCI will notify the student and request the student’s permission to move the registration into a future date. If a future date is not acceptable, GCI will refund the tuition in full within 2 business days. In case of class cancellation, GCI’s liability is limited to the refund of the tuition fee only.
Students may cancel or reschedule a registration up to 21 days prior to the class start date. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be accepted if received less than 21 days prior to the class date. Another person may be substituted for a registrant at any time.