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Professional (CAP)
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Standards
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Education & Training
Publishing
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Why a Certification Program?

Benefits Employers
Ensures a high level of skill and competency
Promotes safe practices
Serves as an objective third-party tool to bring employees to the
same level of accountability
Qualification tool for new hires and contractors
Way to establish a pay for performance system

Why a Certification Program?

Benefits Individuals
Establishes a professional identity
Provides documentation and recognition of knowledge,
experience and education
Opportunities for promotion, pay increases, job portability
Encourages life long learning and professional development

CAP Definition
Certified Automation Professionals (CAPs) are
responsible for the direction, definition, design,
development/application, deployment, documentation,
and support of systems, software, and equipment used
in control systems, manufacturing information systems,
systems integration, and operational consulting.

About the CAP Program

Developed in 2004 by automation professionals
Eligibility requirements
5 years experience, 4 year technical degree OR
10 years experience, with 2 years in position of responsible
charge
Pass multiple-choice exam

Exam now available electronically or private offerings

Electronic testing through Prometric network of testing centers

Renewal required every 3 years

Market Support
78% believed certification would enhance recognition
and respect of the automation field
72% reported that a certification would be valuable to
them
68% thought certification would increase their
competitive edge in the market
72% said they expect to seek certification

CAP Performance Domains

Feasibility Study
Definition
System Design
Development
Deployment
Operation and Maintenance

CAP Technical Categories

Basic Continuous Control

Discrete, Sequencing, and Manufacturing Control
Advanced Control
Reliability, Safety, and Electrical
Integration and Software
Deployment & Maintenance
Work Structure

How Can I Prepare for CAP Exam?

List of Resources on www.isa.org/cap

A Guide to the Automation Book of Knowledge
CAP Review Course
CAP Study Guide
CAP Learning System Self-directed or Instructorassisted options

How Do I Apply?
Apply online or download an application from
www.isa.org/cap
Complete and return the application to ISA
You will be notified of your eligibility to take the exam
Schedule your exam at a Prometric test center near you

ISA Certification Programs

CSE
Licensure

Available U.S. Only

CCST

Available Globally
Focus on Process Control

CAP

Focus on Automation

X
X

Focus on Maintenance
Engineering License

Work Experience Required

Engineering Degree Required

4 Yr Technical Degree Required

Varies by State
X*

No Degree Required
*Without4YrTechnicalDegree10yearsofAutomationexperienceisrequired

For More Information

Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Email: cap@isa.org
Online: www.isa.org/CAP
Phone: 919-549-8411