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Advanced Certificate in Process Automation

Maximising Process Control for your Operation

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Process Automation Training Course plays a pivotal role in ensuring that industrial operations remain efficient, stable, and safe. When process control is poorly managed, organizations face performance losses, increased downtime, and operational risks. This course recognizes the importance of mastering PID controllers, which remain the backbone of countless control applications. Their proper configuration directly influences product quality, energy use, and the overall reliability of automated systems.

This Advanced Certificate in Process Automation Training Course builds on foundational instrumentation knowledge by shifting the focus toward deeper, more advanced control concepts. Delegates move beyond basic measurements to explore how process dynamics, tuning strategies, and controller configurations shape real-world performance. With an emphasis on understanding controller behavior—from simple adjustments to sophisticated strategies—participants gain the clarity needed to select and implement the most effective control approach.

Designed for professionals who work with automation, control loops, and plant operations, this Process Automation Training offers practical, accessible learning supported by hands-on exercises, discussions, and real applications. The course ensures that every participant—regardless of experience level—can confidently apply tuning methods, optimize control loops, and contribute effectively to process automation initiatives within their organization.

Why Choose Advanced Certificate in Process Automation
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This Process Automation Training Course aims to deepen participants’ understanding of how PID controllers and automation principles influence operational behavior. The course emphasizes interpreting technical terms, recognizing control options, and applying tuning techniques that improve system stability and performance. By connecting theory with practical methods, delegates develop the ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and communicate effectively about automation requirements.

By the end of this Process Automation Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Decide on the most appropriate control strategy using a PID controller
  • Understand terminology and parameters associated with process control and automation
  • Apply a variety of open-loop tuning techniques confidently
  • Implement closed-loop tuning strategies tailored to process behavior
  • Utilize cascade, ratio, and gain-scheduling techniques for advanced control
  • Explore model-based tuning approaches for complex or dynamic systems

Who is this Training Course for?

This Process Automation Training Course is designed for professionals involved in process control, automation, and loop tuning, regardless of prior experience. Whether participants tune controllers directly, influence control strategy selection, or work with automation systems, the course supports practical development across all levels.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Instrument Technicians
  • C&I Engineers
  • Process Control Engineers
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Automation and optimization professionals
  • Engineers from related disciplines involved in controlled processes
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Process Automation Training Course uses a balanced mix of theory and practical application to ensure deep comprehension of control principles. With a strong focus on real petrochemical industry applications, the course maintains an even combination of hands-on simulation and core instructional content. Delegates are encouraged to participate, ask questions, and explore process scenarios using modern training tools.

Training delivery includes:

  • Instructor-led technical explanations tailored to real plant challenges
  • Practical exercises and simulation activities for tuning and control
  • Group discussions to reinforce key automation concepts
  • Industry-aligned demonstrations and real-world examples
  • Daily wrap-up sessions to ensure understanding and retention

The Course Content

Process Control, Terms and Definitions and Types of Control

  • Process dynamics and assorted processes that can be encountered
  • Process stability
  • Process responses (including first, second and high order processes)
  • Terms and definitions, associated with process control (Gp, Td, Tc, PV Tracking, etc.)
  • The different types of control that may be implemented

The PID Controller, Default Settings and Control Strategies

  • Proportional band percentage / Gain
  • Integral / Reset action
  • Derivative / Rate action
  • Default controller settings, for various processes
  • PID combinations that can be used, for various processes
  • Combined feedback and feed forward, integral windup, etc.

Open and Closed Loop Tuning, for the PID Controller

  • Ziegler-Nichols open loop tuning method
  • Ziegler-Nichols closed loop tuning method
  • Tuning methods to satisfy overshoot constraints
  • Tuning rules and guidelines
  • Non formalized (trial & error) open loop running methods
  • Non formalized (trial & error) closed loop running methods

Advanced Control Strategies, using a PID Controller

  • Cascade loops using PID controllers
  • Ratio control loops using PID controllers
  • Gain scheduling with a PID controller
  • Using a PID controller to deal with long dead times
  • Self-tuning controllers
  • Understanding Real vs Ideal, Saturated vs Non Saturated and Controller Equations

Model-based Control, for Applications where a PID Controller would not be Suitable / Optimal

  • Using a model-based system to deal with dead time
  • Using a Smith Predictor
  • Understanding Internal Model Control (IMC)
  • Dahlin’s controller
  • Understanding and Implementing Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Recognition

Certificate

  • • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
Collaborations

In Partnership With

Coventry

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. AZTech offers customised in-house training where this course can be tailored to your organisation's specific needs, objectives, and industry context. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

Yes. This Advanced Certificate in Process Automation is offered in a classroom setting across multiple international locations as well as in a live online format, giving participants the flexibility to choose the option that best suits their schedule and learning preference.

AZTech courses are conducted in carefully selected 5-star hotels or 4-star premium hotels in the host city, featuring fully equipped, professional training rooms. Participants will enjoy coffee breaks and snacks throughout the day, as well as a complimentary lunch provided after each training session.

This Advanced Certificate in Process Automation training course is designed for professionals at all levels who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in this subject area. It is suitable for managers, team leaders, specialists, and anyone looking to advance their career and professional development.

AZTech provides round-the-clock support to assist you with any enquiries. You can reach our team 24/7 by phone at +971 50 195 5668, by email at [email protected], or by visiting our website at www.aztechtraining.com. Our dedicated training consultants are always on hand to help you with course selection, registration, scheduling, and any other questions you may have.

There are no formal prerequisites for this Advanced Certificate in Process Automation course. It is open to all professionals regardless of their background or experience level, though a basic understanding of the subject area may be beneficial.

AZTech courses are delivered using a highly interactive and practical methodology, combining presentations, group discussions, real-world case studies, exercises, and workshops to ensure participants can immediately apply what they have learned in their professional environment.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an AZTech Certificate of Completion. This course may also be eligible for Training credits, which will be indicated in the course details.

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