Certified Industry 4.0 Control Systems Specialist certification prepares individuals to succeed as a controls technician in modern production environments, with skills in installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial control systems using sensors, programmable logic controllers, and variable frequency drives. Additionally, individuals will perform industrial maintenance with a focus on using mobile/cloud technology, performing preventive maintenance, analyzing machine history, reducing downtime, and using basic troubleshooting skills.

This curriculum covers various topics in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, including work area safety, ladder logic programming, troubleshooting programmable logic controllers, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programs, and Lean production concepts. This training provides a comprehensive background to the technical aspects of control systems in modern manufacturing. Students will receive industry-recognized certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). 

Core Micro-Credentials 

• C-201 Electrical Systems 1
• C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
• C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
• C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
• C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1

Job Title Examples

• Control Systems Technician 
• Field Service