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Certification
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
International Society of Automation
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The ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification is a mark of career excellence that affirms your commitment to quality and demonstrates your expertise and knowledge of automation and controls. CAPs are individuals who have proven they possess an extensive knowledge of automation and controls and that they have the expertise and qualifications to excel in their fields
Define preliminary automation scope using established work practices to meet business needs and justify the project with cost/benefit and financial analysesConduct technical and risk analyses to select primary control strategies and determine the appropriate degree of automation, safety, and securityElicit and consolidate design requirements by collaborating with stakeholders, reviewing codes/standards, and forming the basis of design across architecture, safety, security, and reportingAnalyze alternative technical approaches to establish an automation strategy and produce preliminary cost estimates that support project viabilityPerform safety, security, and compliance assessments to align system design with applicable standards, regulations, and hazard analysis outcomesDevelop detailed specifications and standards for instrumentation, networks, and software including functional descriptions, testing methods, and construction work packagesConfigure and program HMI, databases, and control logic to meet functional requirements while documenting configurations and enforcing safety/security schemesImplement data transfer and cybersecurity methods using defined protocols and reviews and verify compliance through factory and functional testingExecute field installation, testing, and startup by inspecting installations, loading configurations, conducting SAT/loop checks, and validating safety/security operationTroubleshoot and resolve installation issues using structured methods and facilitate system turnover with training, documentation, and change managementConduct periodic inspections and technical support using diagnostic tools to verify operation against standards and optimize system performanceDevelop lifecycle training and improvement activities by analyzing needs, supporting end users, and driving continuous optimization across automation, safety, and security systems