Distributed Control Systems: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Distributed Control Systems: Comprehensive Professional Program connects theory to the panels, loops and control rooms engineers work with daily, with a strong focus on safe, reliable operation. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Distributed Control Systems from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply hazardous areas and electrical safety, maintenance strategy and spares and digital upgrades and cybersecurity basics in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering selection, sizing and specification and installation, testing and commissioning.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Electrical and instrumentation engineers
- Control and automation technicians
- Maintenance supervisors
- Project and commissioning engineers
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Distributed Control Systems: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Hazardous areas and electrical safety
- Day 3Maintenance strategy and spares
- Day 4Digital upgrades and cybersecurity basics
- Day 5System architecture and key standards (IEC, IEEE)
- Day 6Selection, sizing and specification
- Day 7Installation, testing and commissioning
- Day 8Protection, alarms and interlocks
- Day 9Troubleshooting with drawings and data
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 April – 7 May 2027 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–23 July 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 25 October – 5 November 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 27 March – 7 April 2028 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–23 June 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 10–21 September 2028 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 22–26 January 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 8–19 April 2029 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 8–19 October 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 14–25 January 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 7–18 July 2030 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
| 28 October – 1 November 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
The Distributed Control Systems series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Distributed Control Systems: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Madrid, London, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.