Introduction

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in industrial Data Communications, Networking and Protocols; SCADA, PLCs and Data Acquisition; Industrial IT and Programming and Project Management presented by highly experienced instructors. This knowledge will enable you to take advantage of the shortage of industrial data communications engineers and technologists and technicians in this rapidly growing field thus offering you a well paid and enjoyable career.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone who wants to gain solid knowledge of the key elements of industrial data communications to improve their work skills and to further their job prospects:
• Electrical Engineers and Electricians
• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Energy Management Consultants
• Automation and Process Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Project Managers
• Instrument Fitters and Instrumentation Engineers
• Consulting Engineers
• Production Managers
• Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
• Instrument and Process Control Technicians

Course Structure

1. Data Communications, Networking and Protocols
2. SCADA, PLCs and Data Acquisition
3. Industrial IT and Programming
4. Project Management for Industrial Data Communications and IT
5. The modules will be completed in the following order:
6. Data Communications & Networking For Engineers & Technicians
7. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving of Industrial Data Communications
8. CompTIA Network +
9. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving of Ethernet Networks
10. Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Wireless Communications
11. Fieldbus, DeviceNet and Ethernet for Industry
12. Fibre Optics for Engineers and Technicians
13. Radio Telemetry Systems for Industry
14. DNP3, 60870.5 & Modern SCADA Communication Systems
15. Fundamentals of Voice over IP (VoIP) for Engineers and Technicians
16. TCP/IP and Ethernet Networking for Industry
17. Routers and Switches for Industry
18. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Modbus Protocols
19. Fundamentals of OPC
20. Troubleshooting of Data Acquisition & SCADA Systems
21. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Automation and Process Control
22. Fundamentals of E-Manufacturing, MES and Supply Chain Management
23. RFID Tagging - Features and Applications
24. Industrial Programming using 61131-3 for PLCs
25. SCADA Systems for Industry
26. Industrial Network Security for SCADA, Automation, Process Control and PLC Systems
27. HTML/Web design
28. Algorithm Design
29. C# Programming
30. SQL Databases
31. Windows Administration
32. Project Management
33. Hardware and Troubleshooting of PCs
34. Earthing, Lightning and Surge Protection

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Course Fees

What are the fees for my country?

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the world – it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Course fees are paid in a currency that is determined by the student’s location. A full list of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be complex to navigate and, with today’s exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. Instead we aim to give you a rapid response regarding fees that is customised to your individual circumstances.

We understand that cost is a major consideration before a student commences study. For a rapid reply to your enquiry regarding courses fees and payment options, please enquire via the below button and we will respond within 1 business day.

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) Certificate Course Payment Options

Please contact us with your location for certificate fees in the relevant currency.  Certificate fees include all live webinars with a professional instructor, 4 technical manuals (as searchable eBooks), course materials, software, postage, assignments and ongoing support. All you need to participate is an internet connection, computer and headset.  We have group discounts available for our 3 month certificates.

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) Advanced Diploma Course Payment Options

Three payment options are available for the Advanced Diploma courses;

OPTION 1 - PAY UPFRONT

Pay total amount upfront to receive a 5% reduction in fees.

OPTION 2 - PAY IN  SIX INSTALMENTS BY CREDIT CARD

Pay in 6 equal instalments over 18 months. First payment at least two weeks before the course starts, then the remaining five every 3 months. Payment dates will be set ahead of time and provided at the start of the course. You would receive the 30 technical reference eBooks in batches over the duration of the course.

OPTION 3 - PAY IN  MONTHLY INSTALMENTS BY CREDIT CARD

Pay in even installments for 18 months. First payment at least two weeks before the course starts, then one on the same date every month for the remaining period.  This option incurs a 2% administration fee. You would receive the 30 technical reference eBooks in batches over the duration of the course.

Discounts are available for group bookings

For a rapid reply to your enquiry regarding courses fees and payment options, please contact us with your name, email address, course title(s), and location using the form below, and we will respond within 1 business day.

Courses

1. Advanced Diploma of Data Communications, Networking and IT
2. Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Data Communications
3. Professional Certificate of Competency in Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Industrial Protocols
4. Professional Certificate of Competency in Modern SCADA Communication Systems including DNP3 & IEC60870

Industrial data communications, networking and IT systems are key components of all modern plants and facilities and industrial infrastructure. Robust and reliable communications links are now critical in almost every industry. There are daily reports of viral and hack attacks on industrial computer systems and there is an extraordinary need for up-to-date training and education in these areas. To address the shortage of well-trained industrial data communications, networking and industrial IT personnel, the EIT have developed an Advanced Diploma in Industrial IT.

Typical subjects that are taught and researched in the EIT School of Data Communications and Industrial IT include and Advanced Diploma as well as: computer systems engineering, data communications and networking protocols and standards, troubleshooting systems, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Radio telemetry systems, fiber optics, DNP3, 61850, routers and switches, SCADA, Modbus, programmable logic controllers, RFID tagging, industrial network security and programming.

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