ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Program

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Why a Certification Program?

Benefits Employers
Ensures a high level of skill and competency Promotes safe practices Serves as an objective third-party tool to bring employees to the same level of accountability Qualification tool for new hires and contractors Way to establish a pay for performance system

Why a Certification Program?

Benefits Individuals
Establishes a professional identity Provides documentation and recognition of knowledge, experience and education Opportunities for promotion, pay increases, job portability Encourages life long learning and professional development

CAP Definition
Certified Automation Professionals (CAPs) are responsible for the direction, definition, design, development/application, deployment, documentation, and support of systems, software, and equipment used in control systems, manufacturing information systems, systems integration, and operational consulting.

About the CAP Program

Developed in 2004 by automation professionals Eligibility requirements
5 years experience, 4 year technical degree OR 10 years experience, with 2 years in position of responsible charge Pass multiple-choice exam

Exam now available electronically or private offerings

Electronic testing through Prometric network of testing centers

Renewal required every 3 years

Market Support
78% believed certification would enhance recognition and respect of the automation field 72% reported that a certification would be valuable to them 68% thought certification would increase their competitive edge in the market 72% said they expect to seek certification

CAP Performance Domains

Feasibility Study Definition System Design Development Deployment Operation and Maintenance

CAP Technical Categories

Basic Continuous Control Discrete, Sequencing, and Manufacturing Control Advanced Control Reliability, Safety, and Electrical Integration and Software Deployment & Maintenance Work Structure

How Can I Prepare for CAP Exam?

List of Resources on www.isa.org/cap A Guide to the Automation Book of Knowledge CAP Review Course CAP Study Guide CAP Learning System Self-directed or Instructorassisted options

How Do I Apply?
Apply online or download an application from www.isa.org/cap Complete and return the application to ISA You will be notified of your eligibility to take the exam Schedule your exam at a Prometric test center near you

ISA Certification Programs

CSE Licensure

CAP

CCST

Available U.S. Only Available Globally Focus on Process Control Focus on Automation Focus on Maintenance Engineering License Work Experience Required

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Engineering Degree Required 4 Yr Technical Degree Required No Degree Required

Varies by State

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*Without 4 Yr Technical Degree 10 years of Automation experience is required

For More Information

Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Email: cap@isa.org Online: www.isa.org/CAP Phone: 919-549-8411