Industrial Interoperability Standards and Systems Integration Training Course

Industrial Interoperability Standards and Systems Integration Training Course

Advanced | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Industrial Interoperability Standards and Systems Integration Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview:
This advanced course focuses on industrial interoperability protocols and the integration of various digital systems (MES, ERP, SCADA, PLCs) within a smart factory environment.

Target Audience:

  • Systems integration engineers
  • Manufacturing IT specialists
  • Automation architects
  • Digital transformation teams

Personal Impact:

  • Gain expertise in interfacing industrial platforms
  • Improve troubleshooting of system integration issues
  • Learn international standards and protocols

Organizational Impact:

  • Increased efficiency through system connectivity
  • Reduced downtime due to integration failures
  • Better cross-departmental data visibility

Course Objectives:

  • Understand industrial data exchange standards (OPC UA, MQTT)
  • Integrate heterogeneous industrial systems
  • Evaluate system compatibility and architecture
  • Design scalable and secure integration frameworks
  • Troubleshoot connectivity and interoperability issues
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Course Modules

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Systems Interoperability

  • Definition and business value
  • Examples of connected systems
  • Industry 4.0 context

Module 2: Communication Protocols and Data Standards

  • OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, RESTful APIs
  • SCADA to ERP communication
  • Semantic interoperability

Module 3: Architecting Industrial Integration Frameworks

  • Designing layered architectures
  • Edge-to-cloud and hybrid integration
  • Case structure: Brownfield vs greenfield plants

Module 4: Middleware and System Bridges

  • Role of middleware in Industry 4.0
  • Integration platforms and tools (Node-RED, Kepware, etc.)
  • Mapping data models

Module 5: MES, ERP, and PLC Integration

  • Common interfacing methods
  • Synchronization of production and business data
  • Real-time system updates

Module 6: Security and Compliance in System Integration

  • Encryption, access control, and audits
  • Cybersecurity protocols
  • Compliance with ISO/IEC standards

Module 7: Testing, Monitoring, and Maintenance

  • Integration testing strategies
  • Performance monitoring tools
  • Scheduled maintenance of system bridges

Module 8: Failure Recovery and Troubleshooting

  • Backup systems and failover
  • Troubleshooting communication failures
  • Diagnostic tools

Module 9: Case Studies and Real-World Deployments

  • Automotive industry integration
  • Food and pharma traceability systems
  • IoT-enabled smart warehouses

Module 10: Final Integration Project

  • Design and document a full integration scenario
  • Demonstrate protocols, security, and recovery
  • Presentation and peer review
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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