Build on your industrial networking foundations — develop specialised skills in Industrial IoT networking and manufacturing-specific Industrial Automation and Control Systems for modern, connected factory environments.
Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Manufacturing is designed for learners who have completed Industrial Networking Essentials and want to deepen their understanding of Industrial IoT networking and manufacturing-specific Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). The course explores process automation, SCADA architectures, regulatory compliance, high-availability networking, and time-sensitive networking. The final modules focus on manufacturing IACS components, architectures, and standards — including an in-depth look at controllers — before putting skills into practice by programming and troubleshooting a simulated manufacturing IACS system using Ladder Logic and Blockly. Hands-on activities include 12 Cisco Packet Tracer activities simulating manufacturing cell zone IACS, high availability configurations, PTP time synchronisation, and PLC programming.
Curriculum Chapters
- 1. Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Process Automation and Control Concepts
- IACS Examples
- SCADA Systems
- Manufacturing IACS
- 2. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Safety in the IIoT
- Regulatory Compliance
- 3. High Availability Networking for OT
- High Availability
- Link Redundancy Mechanisms
- High Availability Protocols – Layer 2
- High Availability Protocols – Layer 3
- Implementing High Availability
- 4. Time Sensitive Networking in OT
- The Importance of Time in OT Networks
- Implementing Time Sensitive Networking (PTP)
- 5. Manufacturing IACS – Components, Architectures and Standards
- The IIoT Manufacturing Vertical
- Manufacturing IACS Components
- Manufacturing IACS Architectures and Standards
- Controllers In-Depth
- 6. Implement a Simulated Manufacturing IACS System
- Programming Controller Behavior
- Basic Programming Concepts
- Basic Programming with Blockly
- Ladder Logic
- Troubleshoot Device Function
Skills You Will Learn
Explain the fundamentals of process automation and control concepts in industrial environments. Describe SCADA architectures and IACS examples including manufacturing IACS. Explain safety requirements and regulatory compliance considerations in IIoT deployments. Implement high-availability networking for OT environments including link redundancy mechanisms and Layer 2 and Layer 3 high-availability protocols. Explain the importance of time synchronisation in OT networks and implement Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for time-sensitive networking. Describe the IIoT manufacturing vertical and identify manufacturing IACS components, architectures, and standards. Explain the role of controllers in manufacturing IACS and describe controller types in depth. Program controller behaviour using basic programming concepts, Blockly visual programming, and Ladder Logic. Troubleshoot device function in a simulated manufacturing IACS system using Cisco Packet Tracer.
Technologies Used
Cisco Packet Tracer (12 activities — manufacturing IACS scenarios)
Ladder Logic (PLC programming)
Blockly visual programming
Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Layer 2 & Layer 3 high-availability protocols
Course Details
Course Type: Instructor-led
Time: 15 Hours
Modules: 6
Labs: 14 labs & 12 Cisco Packet Tracer activities
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites
Completion of Industrial Networking Essentials or equivalent knowledge.
Certification & Career
Career and Certification alignment: No target certification exam for this course. Upon completion, earners receive the Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Manufacturing Cisco digital badge. The course prepares learners for roles in the manufacturing sector and industrial OT networking. The recommended next course is Industrial Cybersecurity Essentials.
Achievements & Badges
Upon completion, earn a Cisco Networking Academy digital badge. Share your verified achievement on LinkedIn, your CV, or professional profile.
What Cisco verifies: Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Manufacturing course. The holder of this credential has foundational knowledge of manufacturing-specific Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS), including process automation, SCADA architectures, high-availability OT networking, time-sensitive networking, and hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting a simulated manufacturing IACS system using Ladder Logic and Cisco Packet Tracer.