Description
The Introduction to Instrumentation Control Course gives you a clear, practical overview of how automation systems operate. If you’re new to the field, this course is the perfect place to start. It explains core ideas using simple terms, real-world examples, and on-demand video modules.
You’ll explore three essential areas of instrumentation and control:
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Principle of Measurement – Learn how to measure pressure, temperature, and flow accurately.
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Instrumentation and Control Overview – Discover how instruments help manage complex processes.
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Signal Standards – Understand how analog and digital signals transfer data across systems.
Each course lasts just 30 minutes and costs only $20. Although the courses do not award credit hours, they are packed with useful knowledge. The format is flexible, so you can learn anytime, anywhere.
This course is part of our Instrumentation & Control Series, which also includes training on Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Controllers, and Process Measurement. It helps you build confidence in a fast-growing technical field.
If you’re a technician, engineer, or simply curious about automation, this course lays the groundwork. You’ll understand how sensors, transmitters, and controllers all work together in real-time systems.
Check out more in our Instrumentation Series or visit ISA.org for professional standards and resources.
Nick –
This was a great read—really liked how you walked through the basics of instrumentation and connected it to real-world applications. The part about how instruments not only measure but also control processes really puts into perspective how central they are in any plant. And that note about the 4–20 mA loop being a reliable way to spot faults made me smile—simple, but so true. Thanks for breaking it all down in such an approachable way!