Industrial Internet of Things Curriculum
How Are You Harnessing the Industrial Internet of Things?
The convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) is raising questions within manufacturing and industrial organizations. Who will design and oversee the complex network infrastructures required to take advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)? You can achieve the specialized skillset needed with industrial networking courses and certification.
Increasing Demand for Network Convergence Skills
IIoT enables organizations to transform their business and gain a competitive edge. A unique skillset is required to securely converge the industrial plant floor with your IT infrastructure with maximum efficiency and return on investment. Before you can realize the significant benefits to be achieved in productivity, quality, and safety, both IT and OT teams need to understand the significant complexities of the converged environment.
Get Certified in Industrial Networks
Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with Strategic Alliance partner Cisco®, offers Industrial Networking Specialist and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Industrial training and certification. Managing Industrial Networks with Cisco Networking Technologies (IMINS) and Managing Industrial Networks for Manufacturing with Cisco Technologies (IMINS2) classes are designed for IT and OT professionals who are responsible for the implementation, administration, and support of networked industrial infrastructure.
A Roadmap Specific to Your Role
Are you an OT professional in need of enterprise networking skills or an IT engineer with the need to better understand the concerns of the industrial space? We provide a roadmap of training and certification that complements, enables, and increases your skills as your career progresses.
OT Professionals
Essentials Knowledge
- Networking Fundamentals for Industrial Control Systems
- Essentials of Industrial Ethernet Networks for an OT Professional (CCP182) [PDF]
Entry Level Skills - Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist
Associate Level Skills - CCNA Industrial
IT Professionals
Essentials Knowledge
- Industrial Control Systems Fundamentals for Network Engineers
- Essentials of Industrial Automation for an IT Professional (CCP810) [PDF]
Entry Level Skills - Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
Associate Level Skills
Not Sure Where to Begin?
Do You Have the Right Skills to Manage Industrial Networks?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the industrial world as we know it. Factories and production facilities are seeing an explosion in connected smart assets, opportunities to employ mobility, advancements in security standards, and the availability of big data and analytics. To achieve the full value of these technologies requires individuals with a specific skill set; people who understand how to effectively apply IT technologies in an OT environment.
