COURSE OVERVIEW:

The transition toward "Industry 4.0" requires a specialized approach to project management that bridges the gap between traditional engineering and advanced digital technology. This course provides a comprehensive roadmap for leading Automation and Control (A&C) projects, from the initial conceptualization of a control strategy to the final integration of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SCADA. It focuses on the technical and commercial justification of automation investments to ensure they deliver measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and reliability.

The scope of this training encompasses the development of "User Requirement Specifications" (URS), the analysis of "Legacy System" migration risks, and the technical execution of "System Integration." Participants will learn how to build a robust "Business Case" for automation, accounting for "Return on Investment" (ROI) through labor savings and throughput optimization. The course addresses the complexities of "Cybersecurity" in industrial control systems and provides practical tools for managing "Software Lifecycle" and "Version Control."

Coverage includes the analysis of "Functional Safety" (SIL), the utilization of "Hardware-in-the-Loop" (HIL) testing, and the execution of complex "Cut-overs" in live plants. Attendees will explore the integration of "Internet of Things" (IoT) sensors and learn how to manage specialized "Automation Vendors" and "System Integrators." By mastering the planning and execution of A&C projects, professionals will be able to drive digital transformation while ensuring the operational integrity and safety of industrial assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the scope and objectives of an Automation and Control (A&C) project.
• Develop a compelling "Business Case" for automation investments.
• Draft comprehensive "User Requirement Specifications" (URS).
• Select and manage specialized "System Integrators" and vendors.
• Oversee the design of DCS, PLC, and SCADA architectures.
• Integrate "Cybersecurity" standards (IEC 62443) into A&C projects.
• Manage the "Migration" of legacy control systems to modern platforms.
• Implement "Functional Safety" (SIL) requirements in the control design.
• Coordinate "Factory Acceptance Tests" (FAT) and "Site Acceptance Tests" (SAT).
• Manage "Software Version Control" and technical documentation.
• Plan and execute safe "System Cut-overs" in operational environments.
• Train operational staff on new automation interfaces and HMI.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Automation Engineers, Project Managers, Instrumentation Leads, IT/OT Specialists, and Plant Operations Managers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.