Role-specific training paths for Control Engineers, IT Professionals, System Integrators, Operations & Maintenance, and Managers & Evaluators. Each path focuses on relevant features and capabilities for your professional role.
Choose Your Path
Identify Your Role
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| Role | Control Engineers |
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- PLC / DCS
- SCADA / HMI
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- Databases / Network
- Security /Compliance
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- Project Services
- Architecture
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- Control Room
- Field Service
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- Business
- Management
| Primary Background | PLC/DCS SCADA |
| Main Focus | Field devices & HMI |
| Typical Tools | Ladder logic, HMI software |
| Key Concerns | Reliability, real-time control |
| Role | IT Professionals |
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| Primary Background | Databases/Networks/Security |
| Main Focus | Enterprise integration |
| Typical Tools | SQL, Active Directory, APIs |
| Key Concerns | Security, data integrity |
| Role | Managers & Evaluators |
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| Primary Background | Business/Management |
| Main Focus |
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- Reliability
- Real-time control
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- Security
- Data integrity
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- Scalability
- Standards
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- Uptime
- Troubleshooting
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- Efficiency
- Cost & flexibility
Available Learning Paths
[Control Engineers]
Focus: Device communication, HMI design, alarm management
- Connect and configure industrial devices
- Design operator interfaces
- Implement alarm strategies
- Create control logic
[IT Professionals]
Focus: Security, databases, web deployment, APIs
- Implement authentication systems
- Integrate enterprise databases
- Deploy web-based solutions
- Configure REST APIs
[System Integrators]
Focus: Architecture patterns, standards, deployment
- Design scalable architectures
- Implement industry standards
- Manage multi-site deployments
- Create reusable templates
[Operations & Maintenance]
Focus: Runtime monitoring, diagnostics, troubleshooting
- Monitor system performance
- Diagnose runtime issues
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Manage user access
[Managers & Evaluators]
Focus: Platform capabilities, ROI, compliance
- Understand technology benefits
- Evaluate deployment options
- Review compliance features
- Assess total cost of ownership
Learning Resources by Path
| Resource Type | Control Engineers | IT Professionals | System Integrators | Operations & Maintenance | Managers & Evaluators |
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| Priority Documentation | Device configs, HMI design | Security, APIs | Architecture, standards | Runtime, diagnostics | Platform overview, ROI |
| Key Examples | PLC integration, faceplates | Database, web apps | Templates, multi-site | Troubleshooting guides | Use cases, benchmarks |
| Forum Sections | Devices, displays | Integration, security | Architecture, deployment | Runtime, monitoring | Business cases |
| Advanced Topics | Custom drivers, scripting | Cloud, enterprise | Standards, optimization | Performance tuning | TCO analysis |
| ROI & compliance | |
| Typical Tools |
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- Ladder logic
- HMI software
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- SQL, APIs
- Active Directory
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- Multiple platforms
- Connectivity
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- Diagnostic tools
- Deployment setup
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- Reports
- Dashboard KPIs
| Reports, KPIs | |
| Key Concerns | Cost, efficiency |
| Role | Operations & Maintenance |
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| Primary Background | Control Room/Field Service |
| Main Focus | Runtime operations |
| Typical Tools | Diagnostic tools |
| Key Concerns | Uptime, troubleshooting |
| Role | System Integrators |
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| Primary Background | Project Delivery/Architecture |
| Main Focus | Complete solutions |
| Typical Tools | Multiple platforms |
| Key Concerns | Scalability, standards |
Learning Paths
| Path | Control Engineers |
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| Priority Documentation | Device configs, HMI design |
| Key Examples | PLC integration, faceplates |
| Forum Sections | Devices, displays |
| Advanced Topics | Custom drivers, scripting |
| Path | IT Professionals |
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| Priority Documentation | Security, APIs |
| Key Examples | Database, web apps |
| Forum Sections | Integration, security |
| Advanced Topics | Cloud, enterprise |
| Path | Managers & Evaluators |
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| Priority Documentation | Platform overview, ROI |
| Key Examples | Use cases, benchmarks |
| Forum Sections | Business cases |
| Advanced Topics | TCO analysis |
| Path | Operations & Maintenance |
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| Priority Documentation | Runtime, diagnostics |
| Key Examples | Troubleshooting guides |
| Forum Sections | Runtime, monitoring |
| Advanced Topics | Performance tuning |
| Path | System Integrators |
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| Priority Documentation | Architecture, standards |
| Key Examples | Templates, multi-site |
| Forum Sections | Architecture, deployment |
| Advanced Topics | Standards, optimization |
Getting Started
- Select your learning path above
- Complete Week 1 foundation exercises
- Practice with provided examples
- Join relevant forum sections
- Participate in Technical Tuesdays (Discord)
Resources
- [Tutorials]
- [Community Forum]
- [Support]