SCADA Courses

Specialised education to help you fully utilise your Vijeo Citect or CitectSCADA solution

All our intermediate and advanced courses can be delivered onsite at your office/plant. Other offers include self-paced education kits and customised courses. Book online or by contacting your local representative.

Educational Services
Educational Services provides multi-level courses for end users, engineers and system integrators. All authorised courses have a limited number of attendees to ensure participating students get the most out of each course and access to an experienced Instructor. Each student is allocated with a PC which is pre-configured with relevant applications and other software needed throughout the course.

Benefits
> Ensure the future of your
SCADA system

> Minimise downtime and

business interruption

> Network with peers

and share experiences of working with SCADA

Educational Services offers a suite of programs and courses designed for end users, engineers, system integrators, technical colleges, universities and educational establishments. Our courses provide you with hands-on experience, leaving you feeling confident to design and configure your own systems. Our programs are designed to facilitate the latest education and application of CitectSCADA and Vijeo Citect software. Courses include instructor led, online and onsite offerings for the suite of SCADA software and related complementary software products. Courses include configuration and programming courses, upgrade courses,as well as introductory courses for CitectSCADA, CitectHistorian, CitectFacilities, Vijeo Citect and Vijeo Historian. Programs include:
> Educational Centre Program which regulates

> Academic Program provides tertiary institutions

Course materials
Supplied materials will depend on your location. Please consult your local website or representative for further details.

with access to world class courseware to use in conjunction with their degree and diploma courses in related fields.
> Certified Engineer Program (CEP) recognises

engineers skilled in the integration of SCADA based automation projects. To become a CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE), four exam elements must be achieved: Configuration, Cicode, Networking and Design. Our educational methodology has been proven effective through thousands of hours of instruction. Feedback received from customers confirms our success and drives continuous development in services offerings. We have implemented a guided stream of learning that facilitates progression from basic through to advanced knowledge of all Schneider Electric SCADA products.

Bookings
Courses can be booked online or by contacting your local representative.

the standard of SCADA courses.

onSitE!

When and where you need it...

Run a course onsite at your premises or at your chosen location, allowing your organisation to educate more employees and save travel time and expense.

> CitectSCADA Configuration > Cicode Programming > CitectHistorian Configuration > CitectFacilities Configuration > Vijeo Citect Configuration > Vijeo Citect Cicode Programming

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CitectSCADA Configuration
Course overview
Gain insight into CitectSCADA project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. this interactive course includes practice with plant control, data collection, trending and reporting.
Course Level

intermediate
3 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Those who want to become familiar with > > > >

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. Experience in PLC control system design and/or programming is desirable.

CitectSCADA project development techniques CitectSCADA users, including engineering staff, maintenance staff and plant supervisors Technical users who maintain and improve their installed CitectSCADA and control systems Managers who want more than a basic understanding of CitectSCADA CitectSCADA System Integrators and Designers

Certification
The CitectSCADA Configuration course will help prepare candidates for the CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE) Configuration exam. Candidates who pass the exam will achieve the CitectSCADA Certified Professional (CSCP) qualification.

Learning outcomes
> Learn about monitoring and control system > CitectSCADA Configuration environment > How to set up a new project using the most > > > >

Learning progression
The CitectSCADA Configuration course is a prerequisite for both the CitectSCADA Networking and Architecture course, the Cicode Programming course and the Customisation and Design course.

common features in CitectSCADA systems Troubleshooting Communicating with I/O Devices (PLCs) Creating graphics pages Introduction to alarm, trend and report systems

Course outline
Introduction to CitectSCADA, Alarms, Creating a Navigation System, Managing Projects, Devices, Events, Trends, Process Analyst, Setting up Communications, Reports, Graphics, True Colour, Security, Commands & Controls, Genies, Popup Pages, Introduction to Cicode, Troubleshooting CitectSCADA.

CitectSCADA is designed to provide industrial companies of all sizes with the most reliable and agile control over both engineering and runtime operations.

Cicode Programming
Course overview
Learn basic programming techniques using the Cicode programming language in this interactive course. this course is aimed at users who have had no previous programming experience. it is also useful for experienced users who wish to become familiar with Cicode.
Course Level

intermediate
2 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Programmers and non-programmers who want

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. It is also recommended that students either attend the CitectSCADA Configuration course prior to attending Cicode Programming or have a good working knowledge of CitectSCADA. An understanding of PLC communication is recommended.

to become familiar with the Cicode language > CitectSCADA System Integrators and Designers > Technical users who wish to maintain and improve their installed CitectSCADA and control systems

Learning outcomes
> Fundamentals of programming: setting

variables, commands, conditional executors

> Introduction to Cicode: Cicode functions,

Certification
The Cicode Programming course will help prepare candidates for the CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE) Cicode exam.

Cicode Editor environment, Cicode debugger

Course outline
Introduction to Cicode, Variable Operators, Cicode Editor, Cicode Functions, Conditional Executors, Advanced Cicode Functions, Cicode Debugger.

Learning progression
The Cicode Programming course is a precursor to the CitectSCADA Customisation and Design course.

Cicode is a compiled multi-tasking programming language written for the control environment. it is easy to use and offers flexibility, reliability and performance.

CitectHistorian Configuration
Course overview
CitectHistorian takes information gathered from your SCADA system and makes it available for display in industry standard applications. this course is designed for engineers who wish to configure and maintain a CitectHistorian project and for managers who wish to analyse the data in the client tools.
Course Level

intermediate
3 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> People who want detailed knowledge of how to

Prerequisite
Solid experience in both Windows operating system and CitectSCADA is required.

set up and use CitectHistorian > Managers who require knowledge of how to use CitectHistorian Client Tools to access data > CitectSCADA System Integrators and Designers

Certification
None

Learning outcomes
> How to set up CitectHistorian with a SCADA

Learning progression
None.

system > Learn how CitectHistorian stores, transfers and displays data from SCADA data sources to connected databases

Course outline
Installation, Connecting to HMIs, SQL Server, Publishing Data, Historian, Backfill Manager, Security, Backup and Restore, Active Project, Tasks, Events, CitectHistorian Web Server Client, Excel Client, Statistical Analysis Using Excel, SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services, Publishing Data.

CitectHistorian provides open and powerful historian performance with accessible, easy-to-use and secure reporting.

CitectFacilities Configuration
Course overview
Gain insight into CitectFacilities project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. this interactive course includes practice with plant control, data collection, trending and reporting.
Course Level

intermediate
3 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Those who want an introduction to > > > >

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. Experience in PLC control system design and/or programming is desirable.

CitectFacilities First time CitectFacilities users including facility managers and facility maintenance staff Technical users who maintain and improve CitectFacilities installations and control systems Building or site managers who want more than a basic understanding of CitectFacilities CitectFacilities System Integrators and Designers

Certification
None.

Learning progression
The CitectFacilities Configuration course is a precursor to both the CitectSCADA Networking and Architecture course, the Cicode Programming course and the Customisation and Design Course.

Learning outcomes
> Learn about CitectFacilities monitoring and

control system
> CitectFacilities Configuration environment > How to set up a new project using the most > > > > >

common features in CitectFacilities systems Troubleshooting Communicating with I/O Devices (PLCs) Creating graphics pages Introduction to alarm, trend and report systems Configuring CitectFacilities Scheduler

Course outline
Introduction to CitectFacilities, Alarms, Creating a Navigation System, Managing Projects, Devices, Events, Trends, Process Analyst, Setting up, Communications, Reports, Graphics, True Colour, Security, Commands & Controls, Genies, Popup Pages, Introduction to Cicode, Troubleshooting CitectFacilities, Scheduler.

CitectFacilities provides the freedom to select the best-in-class solution for each function and ensures all your systems will work together smoothly.

Vijeo Citect Configuration

Course overview
Gain insight into Vijeo Citect project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. this interactive course includes practice with plant control, data collection, trending and reporting.
Course Level

intermediate
3 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Those who want to become familiar with

Vijeo Citect project development techniques

> Vijeo Citect users including engineering staff,

maintenance staff and plant supervisors

> Technical users who maintain and improve

their installed Vijeo Citect and control systems

> Managers who want more than a basic

Day Two implements various areas of the project design including controls and alarms: > Commands & Controls > Genies and Supergenies > Devices > Events > Alarm Day Three continues with the project design elements of Vijeo Citect and introduces methods of reporting and monitoring the system: > Trends > Process Analyst > Navigation > Accumulators > Reports > Security

understanding of Vijeo Citect > Vijeo Citect System Integrators and Designers

Learning outcomes
> Learn about monitoring and control systems > Vijeo Citect configuration environment > How to setup a new project using the most > > > >

common features in Vijeo Citect systems Troubleshooting Communicating with I/O Devices (PLCs) Creating graphics pages Introduction to alarm, trend and report systems

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. Experience in PLC control system design and/or programming is desirable.

Course outline
Day One involves introduction to the various components of Vijeo Citect, project design, communications and graphics: > Vijeo Citect Project Editor > Vijeo Citect Graphics Builder > Cicode Editor > Managing Projects > XP Style Projects > Include Projects > Setting up Communications > Graphics > True Colour

Certification
None.

Learning progression
The Vijeo Citect Configuration course is a precursor to both the Vijeo Citect Networking and Architecture course, the Cicode Programming course and the Customisation and Design course.

Vijeo Citect provides a powerful and flexible SCADA system that is fully integrated with Schneider equipment.

Vijeo Citect Cicode Programming

Course overview
Learn basic programming techniques using the Cicode programming language in this hands-on interactive course. the course is aimed at the user who has had no previous programming experience. it is also useful for the experienced user who wishes to become familiar with Cicode.
Course Level

intermediate
2 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Programmers and non-programmers who want

to become familiar with the Cicode language

> Vijeo Citect System Integrators and Designers > Technical users who develop and maintain

their installed Vijeo Citect and control systems

Learning outcomes
> Learn about monitoring and control systems > Vijeo Citect configuration environment > How to setup a new project using the most > > > >

Day Two implements various areas of the project design, including controls, alarms and the graphic interface design: > Conditional Executors > Return Functions > Arrays > Comments > Debugging

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. It is also recommended that students either attend the Vijeo Citect Configuration course prior to attending Cicode Programming or have a good working knowledge of Vijeo Citect. A general understanding of PLC communication is recommended.

common features in Vijeo Citect systems Troubleshooting Communicating with I/O Devices (PLCs) Creating graphics pages Introduction to alarm, trend and report systems

Course outline
Day One involves introduction to the various components of Vijeo Citect: project design, communications and graphics: > Introduction to Cicode > Commands > Expressions > Variable Operators > The Cicode Editor > Simple Cicode Functions

Certification
None.

Learning Progression
The Vijeo Cocode Programming course is a prerequisite for the Vijeo Citect Customisation and Design course.

Vijeo Citectis tightly synchronisedwith Unity PLCs applications in order to provide a consistent object view of the system.

> CitectSCADA Networking and Architecture > CitectSCADA Customisation and Design > CitectSCADA Upgrade > Vijeo Citect Networking > Vijeo Citect Customisation > Vijeo Citect Upgrade

ADVAnCED

CitectSCADA networking and Architecture

Course overview
Gain advanced networking skills and knowledge including how CitectSCADA uses a network, redundancy and distributed servers. Learn more about the Citect Kernel and connecting to CitectSCADA remotely through the Web Client.
Course Level

Advanced
2 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Network administrators who need to

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. It is also recommended that students have attended a CitectSCADA Configuration course or have at least six months experience in CitectSCADA design.

understand how CitectSCADA is configured on their network > CitectSCADA System Integrators and Designers > Technical users who maintain and improve their installed CitectSCADA and control systems

Learning outcomes
> Understanding and implementing networked > > > > >

Certification
The CitectSCADA Networking and Architecture course will help prepare candidates for the CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE) Networking exam.

Server and full system redundancy architectures How to use and implement Web Client How to set up a CitectSCADA network How and why Global Clients are used Understand the publish - subscribe model of communications How to implement Windows Integrated Security

Learning progression
Master classes, customised courses and product upgrade seminars.

Course outline
How CitectSCADA Uses a Network, Clustering, Online Changes, Distributed Servers, CitectSCADA Kernel, Redundancy, Global Display Client, Web Client, Publish-Subscribe model of Communications and Windows Integrated Security.

CitectSCADA Customisation and Design

Course overview
this interactive course will give you insight into the principles behind customising CitectSCADA. You will use various different programming techniques including Cicode and VBA. in addition, you will learn about the Citect Kernel and exchanging data between CitectSCADA and other applications such as microsoft Access and Excel. Audience
> Advanced Programmers > CitectSCADA System Integrators and Designers

Course Level

Advanced
3 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. Students must also have attended the CitectSCADA Configuration course and either a Cicode Programming or CitectSCADA Networking and Architecture course or have at least six months experience in CitectSCADA design and programming.

Learning outcomes
> Tailor the CitectSCADA system to your

organisations look and feel.

> Enable integration of development tools and

> > > >

applications, e.g. use MS Excel to assist with graphics page development Connect CitectSCADA to other applications using ODBC Configure ActiveX Controls within CitectSCADA Create interactive forms Advanced Process Analyst configuration

Certification
The CitectSCADA Customisation and Design course will help prepare candidates for the CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE) Design exam.

Course outline
Advanced Genie and Supergenie Techniques, Custom Forms, Custom Templates, Graphics Builder Automation Interface, Exchanging Data with Other Applications, Citect Kernel, Debugging, Custom Alarm Filtering and Table Maths, True Colour and Process Analyst.

Learning progression
Master classes, customised courses and product upgrade seminars.

CitectSCADA Upgrade
Course overview
receive an update in CitectSCADA project design and configuration techniques, and view the latest product features.
Course Level

Advanced
2 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Those who need to know about new product

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. At least two years experience in CitectSCADA design is required.

features in the latest version of CitectSCADA > CitectSCADA System Integrators and Designers > Technical users of existing CitectSCADA systems

Learning outcomes
> How to implement an upgrade > All new features in the latest product version

Certification
The CitectSCADA Upgrade course will help prepare existing CitectSCADA Certified Engineers (CSCEs) for the CSCE Upgrade exam.

Course outline
This course initially looks at how to install the latest versions of CitectSCADA and considers any issues with upgrading projects. Most of the time is then spent investigating the features of the new version and how to make best use of them. > How to prepare for an upgrade > System requirements > How to upgrade the projects > Installing multiple versions of CitectSCADA > Clustering > Online changes > Distributed processing > Runtime System Management > CitectSCADA redundancy > Distributed Servers > Configuring a Global Display Client > Windows Integrated Security

Learning progression
The CitectSCADA Upgrade course is a precursor to any subsequent course the student wishes to enrol in if they are unfamiliar with the latest version of CitectSCADA.

Vijeo Citect networking and Architecture

Course overview
Gain advanced networking skills and knowledge including how Vijeo Citectinteracts with anetwork, redundancy and distributed servers. Learn more about the Vijeo Citect Kernel and connecting to Vijeo Citect remotely through the Web Client.
Course Level

Advanced
2 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Network administrators who need to

understand how Vijeo Citect is configured on their network > Vijeo Citect System Integrators and Designers > Technical users who maintain and improve their installed Vijeo Citect and control systems

Learning outcomes
> Understanding and implementing networked

Day Two incorporates some of the most commonly used advanced features of Vijeo Citect including remote communications and using the Vijeo Citect kernel: > Using the Vijeo Citect Kernel > Web Client > OFS > Webgate

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. It is also recommended that students have attended a Vijeo Citect Configuration course or have at least six months experience in Vijeo Citect design.

server and full system redundancy architectures How to use and implement Web Client How to set up a Vijeo Citect network How and why Global Clients are used Understand the publish - subscribe model of communications > How to implement Windows Integrated Security
> > > >

Certification
None.

Course outline
Day One focuses on the details of networking in Vijeo Citect and the implementation of a fully networked and redundant system: > Introduction to Networking > How Vijeo Citect uses a Network > Clustering > Online Changes > Distributed Processing > Runtime System Management > Vijeo Citect Redundancy > Distributed Servers > Configuring a Global Display Client

Learning progression
Master classes, customised courses and product upgrade seminars.

Vijeo Citect Customisation and Design

Course overview
this interactive course will give you insight into the principles behind customising Vijeo Citect. You will use various programming environments including Cicode and VBA. in addition, you will learn about the Vijeo Citect Kernel and exchanging data between Vijeo Citect and other applications such as microsoft Access and Excel. Audience
> Advanced Programmers > Vijeo Citect System Integrators and Designers

Course Level

Advanced
3 DAYS (refreshments and lunch provided)

Learning outcomes
> Tailor the Vijeo Citect system for the look and

feel of your organisation

> Enable integration of development tools and

> > > >

applications, e.g. use MS Excel to assist with graphics page development Connect Vijeo Citect to other applications using ODBC Configure ActiveX Controls within Vijeo Citect Create interactive forms Advanced Process Analyst configuration

Day Three incorporates some of the most commonly used advanced features of Vijeo Citect, including connecting to other applications, using ActiveX and using the Vijeo Citect Kernel. > Vijeo Citect and ODBC > Database Exchange ActiveX Control > Process Analyst > The Citect Kernel and Debugging Code > Custom Alarm Filtering > Table Maths

Prerequisite
It is essential that students are familiar with Windows operating systems. Students must also have attended the Vijeo Citect Configuration course and either a Cicode Programming or Vijeo Citect Networking & Architecture course or have at least six months experience in Vijeo Citect Customisation & Design.

Course outline
Day One focuses on the details of creating customised pages in your Vijeo Citect project: > Custom Templates > Complex Genies > Genie Forms > Smart Popup Pages Day Two expands on the material from Day One to improve the operation and management of graphics pages: > Cicode Forms > Custom Navigation > Custom Menus > True Colour > Graphics Builder Automation Interface

Certification
None.

Learning progression
Master classes, customised courses and product upgrade seminars.

Vijeo Citect Upgrade

Course overview
receive an update on Vijeo Citect project design and configuration techniques, and view the latest product features.
Course Level

Advanced
1 DAY (refreshments and lunch provided)

Audience
> Those who need to know about new product

Prerequisite
It is essential that students be familiar with Windows operating systems. Students must also have attended the Vijeo Citect Configuration course and either a Cicode Programming or Vijeo Citect Networking and Architecture course or have at least six months experience in Vijeo Citect Customisation & Design. This course is primarily intended for persons with strong experience in Vijeo Citect V7.x.

features in the latest version of Vijeo Citect > Vijeo Citect System Integrators and Designers > Technical users of existing Vijeo Citect systems

Learning outcomes
> How to carry out an upgrade > All new features in the latest product version

Course outline
This course initially looks at how to install the latest version of Vijeo Citect and considers any issues with upgrading projects. Most of the time is then spent investigating features of the new version and how to make best use of them. > How to prepare for an upgrade > System requirements > How to upgrade the projects > Installing multiple versions of Vijeo Citect > Clustering > Online changes > Distributed processing > Runtime system management > Vijeo Citect redundancy > Distributed servers > Configuring a global display client > Windows integrated security

Certification
None.

Learning progression
None.

> CitectSCADA Overview (Online) > CitectFacilities Overview (Online) > CitectHistorian Overview (Online)

BASiC

CitectSCADA overview (online)

Course overview
Gain insight into CitectSCADA project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. this online, interactive course includes practice with plant control, data collection, alarms and trends.
Course Level

Basic
24 HOURS

Audience
> Prospective users of CitectSCADA > Those who want an introduction to

CitectSCADA

Learning outcomes
> Fundamentals of CitectSCADA systems

Course outline
Interface, Managing Projects, Communications, Graphics, Alarms, Trends, Commands, Process Analyst, Computer Roles and Licences.

Prerequisite
It is essential that students be familiar with Windows operating systems. No prior experience in automation products, PLC control system design and/or programming is necessary.

Certification
None.

Course materials
None.

Learning progression
CitectSCADA Configuration course.

CitectSCADA is the system of choice when you require a reliable, flexible and high performance system for any industrial automation monitoring and control application.

CitectFacilities overview (online)

Course overview
Gain insight into CitectFacilities project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. this interactive course includes practice withCitectFacilties,our monitoring an control system for building automation and facilities management.
Course Level

Basic
24 HOURS

Audience
> Those who want to become familiar with

CitectFacilities project development techniques

> First time CitectFacilties users, including sales

staff, administration staff, technical users who wish to evaluate the software prior to purchase

Learning outcomes
> Fundamentals of CitectFacilities systems

Course outline
What is CitectFacilities?, Reports Components, Reports Server Wizard, Reports Server Manager, Publishing Data, Historian, Configuring Tags, Security, Viewing Data in the Excel Client, Historian Interpolation.

Prerequisite
It is essential that students be familiar with Windows operating systems. Experience in PLC control system design and/or programming is desirable.

Certification
None.

Course materials
None.

Learning progression
CitectFacilities Configuration course.

CitectFacilities provides the freedom to select the best-in-class solution for each function and ensures all your systems will work together smoothly.

CitectHistorian overview (online)

Course overview
Gain insight into CitectHistorian project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. this online interactive course includes practice with CitectHistorian, a tool that takes information gathered from your SCADA system and makes it available for display in industry standard applications.
Course Level

Basic
24 HOURS

Audience
> Prospective users of CitectHistorian > Those who want an introduction to

CitectHistorian

Learning outcomes
> Fundamentals of CitectHistorian systems

Course outline
Reports Components, Setting up the Server, Publishing Data, Historian, Configuring Tags, Security, Viewing Data in the Client.

Prerequisite
It is essential that students be familiar with Windows operating systems. Experience in PLC control system design and/or programming is desirable. Familiarity with CitectSCADA systems is required.

Certification
None.

Course materials
None.

Learning progression
CitectSCADA Configuration course and CitectHistorian Configuration course.

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