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Instrumentation and Control Technician: Fundamentals of Instrumentation

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Course Details

Launch your career as an Instrumentation and Control Technician. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career with Amazon and other employers and earn a certificate. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

This 40-hour, self-paced online course is the first course in the Instrumentation and Controls Technician Skill Path. Develop your skills with formal learning and hands-on virtual simulations. The skill path gives a strong foundation in technical skills, industrial communication networks, and leadership and communication and aligns with the coursework for multiple SACA micro-credentials.

This course focuses on instrumentation systems, such as electrical and pneumatic systems, and includes leadership and communication skills.

After This Course, You Will Be Able To
1. Demonstrate an understanding of safety and be ready to apply safe practices to the workplace. 2. Explain electric circuits, electric motor control, and variable frequency drive systems, including function, operation, and troubleshooting. 3. Explain the role of pneumatics and describe fluid systems, key components, and approaches to troubleshooting. 4. Describe the set-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ethernet systems. 5. Describe techniques for effective leadership and communication in an advanced manufacturing environment.

Skills you will learn

Operations MonitoringReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingMonitoring
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

Jobs & Careers
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers
Robotics Technicians

Instructor Details

Emily Albertsen
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Reviews

4.78(43)
Brandon B.12/11/2025
Maintenance Technician - KS, United States
I actually enjoyed doing this course a lot! I love that it is self-paced and full of very good extremely useful information. I feel 100% confident and prepared to start my new position!
Salauddin K.12/30/2024
OH, United States
I would recommend who is interested in field of control system, this course is very effective and clear understanding to get on board.
Jose R.12/20/2024
CA, United States
Andrei Z.12/17/2024
NY, United States
Aaron M.12/02/2024
NC, United States
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