Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9995
Course Name
SCADA Fundamentals: The First Step to Data-Driven Operations and AI
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Sommers Valley Associates, LLC
Primary Contact
James Knapp
jknapp@svassoc.com
6103314146 Ext.
Website
Description
This beginner-focused course provides a practical overview of SCADA systems used in water and wastewater utilities, with an emphasis on how operational data is collected, transmitted, and stored. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how SCADA data supports day-to-day decision-making and serves as the critical foundation for advanced applications such as optimization, predictive maintenance, and artificial intelligence.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
This course provides a beginner-focused overview of SCADA systems used in water and wastewater utilities, emphasizing how operational data is generated, transmitted, and managed. Topics include system components (field instruments, PLCs, communications, and SCADA software), data types (analog and digital signals), and common communication protocols. Participants will learn how SCADA data is structured, stored, and accessed, as well as common data quality issues such as signal errors, scaling problems, and data gaps. The course also introduces methods for extracting and using SCADA data for reporting and operational decision-making. Emphasis is placed on understanding how reliable SCADA data serves as the foundation for advanced applications such as process optimization, predictive maintenance, and artificial intelligence.
Target Audience
Water and Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Classroom