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ISA Automation Project Management (APM) Specialist

International Society of Automation

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The ISA Automation Project Management (APM) Specialist certificate program was developed by leading automation project managers from around the world. By leveraging their combined experience, this program offers real-world, practical lessons that you can apply to your job today.

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This program was designed to specially address the unique and complex challenges of automation and process control projects, including: Integration of multiple engineering disciplines (software, computer systems, networks, and instrumentation) High dependency on user requirements of disciplines outside of automation Integration of requirements from many areas (business, engineering, safety, environmental) Delays in other project areas that propagate over to the automation area New technology or technology constraints The program is well-suited for project managers who need to understand how to execute automation projects effectively. It is also ideal for automation professionals who need to gain an understanding of core project management principles. Earning the APM certificate will provide you with the Automation Project Management Specialist badge, which can be easily shared via social media with your employer and/or professional network. APM Specialist Certificate Requirements There are no required prerequisites or applications for this program. To earn the APM Specialist certificate, you must successfully complete the Automation Project Management course and pass the multiple-choice exam. Choose one of the following formats: Classroom (MT01) Virtual Classroom (MT01V) Self-Paced Modular (MT01M) Try Module One of MT01M - Free

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Define and scope automation projects by establishing goals, areas of responsibility, control strategy, IO definitions, and automation level requirements
  • Manage project lifecycle phases from feasibility through closeout applying integration, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management principles
  • Justify automation projects using labor reduction, capacity, reliability, obsolescence, and flexibility criteria to satisfy business case requirements
  • Estimate automation project costs and evaluate feasibility using IO-per-point methods, analogous projects, and incremental estimating techniques
  • Execute automation projects managing schedule, budget, scope, deliverables, change orders, contracts, and third-party interfaces
  • Define roles and responsibilities for project team members including instrument, electrical, control hardware, network, and configuration disciplines
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Project Management Specialists13-1082.00
  • Computer Occupations, All Other15-1299.00
  • Business Operations Specialists, All Other13-1199.00
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Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • A small project (6-12 weeks, single team, defined scope) — own end-to-end with senior backstop.
  • Project planning from a charter — produce a realistic plan + budget + resource model.
  • Stakeholder management on a routine project — communicate effectively at multiple levels.
  • Risk identification and mitigation planning — execute substantively across the project life.
  • Project closeout and lessons-learned — facilitate at end of engagement.
  • Cross-functional team coordination — drive accountability across disciplines.
  • Vendor and contractor management — execute on routine engagement components.
  • PM-tool administration (Jira workflows, Asana templates, MS Project files) — manage at project level.
  • Junior PMs and coordinators — guide on technique and process.
  • Status and steering-committee presentations — deliver credibly on owned projects.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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