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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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RoleControl 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 BackgroundPLC/DCS SCADA
Main FocusField devices & HMI
Typical ToolsLadder logic, HMI software
Key ConcernsReliability, real-time control



RoleIT Professionals
Primary BackgroundDatabases/Networks/Security
Main FocusEnterprise integration
Typical ToolsSQL, Active Directory, APIs
Key ConcernsSecurity, data integrity



RoleManagers & Evaluators
Primary BackgroundBusiness/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 TypeControl EngineersIT ProfessionalsSystem IntegratorsOperations & MaintenanceManagers & Evaluators
Priority DocumentationDevice configs, HMI designSecurity, APIsArchitecture, standardsRuntime, diagnosticsPlatform overview, ROI
Key ExamplesPLC integration, faceplatesDatabase, web appsTemplates, multi-siteTroubleshooting guidesUse cases, benchmarks
Forum SectionsDevices, displaysIntegration, securityArchitecture, deploymentRuntime, monitoringBusiness cases
Advanced TopicsCustom drivers, scriptingCloud, enterpriseStandards, optimizationPerformance tuningTCO 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 ConcernsCost, efficiency



RoleOperations & Maintenance
Primary BackgroundControl Room/Field Service
Main FocusRuntime operations
Typical ToolsDiagnostic tools
Key ConcernsUptime, troubleshooting



RoleSystem Integrators
Primary BackgroundProject Delivery/Architecture
Main FocusComplete solutions
Typical ToolsMultiple platforms
Key ConcernsScalability, standards


Learning Paths


PathControl Engineers
Priority DocumentationDevice configs, HMI design
Key ExamplesPLC integration, faceplates
Forum SectionsDevices, displays
Advanced TopicsCustom drivers, scripting



PathIT Professionals
Priority DocumentationSecurity, APIs
Key ExamplesDatabase, web apps
Forum SectionsIntegration, security
Advanced TopicsCloud, enterprise



PathManagers & Evaluators
Priority DocumentationPlatform overview, ROI
Key ExamplesUse cases, benchmarks
Forum SectionsBusiness cases
Advanced TopicsTCO analysis



PathOperations & Maintenance
Priority DocumentationRuntime, diagnostics
Key ExamplesTroubleshooting guides
Forum SectionsRuntime, monitoring
Advanced TopicsPerformance tuning



PathSystem Integrators
Priority DocumentationArchitecture, standards
Key ExamplesTemplates, multi-site
Forum SectionsArchitecture, deployment
Advanced TopicsStandards, optimization


Getting Started

  1. Select your learning path above
  2. Complete Week 1 foundation exercises
  3. Practice with provided examples
  4. Join relevant forum sections
  5. Participate in Technical Tuesdays (Discord)

Resources

  • [Tutorials]
  • [Community Forum]
  • [Support]