Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Energy

Gain skills in Industrial Control systems (ICS) and modern energy systems, and practice with industrial devices using Cisco Packet Tracer.

Today’s energy industry is rapidly changing. To manage energy efficiently, reliably, and safely, professionals must understand how Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Smart Grid technologies work together within modern networks.

This course is designed for learners who have completed Industrial Networking Essentials and want to learn more about Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Smart Grid technologies. You’ll explore the fundamentals of process automation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) architectures, and regulatory compliance, as well as critical topics like high-availability networking, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and key concepts of modern smart grids.

Put your skills into practice with a dedicated lab and 14 activities in Cisco Packet Tracer. Simulate real-world scenarios such as implementing network redundancy, synchronizing time across devices, and performing operations on a simulated smart grid network.

Find a Cisco Networking Academy near you to start building the job-ready skills employers are seeking in the electric power sector.

Prerequisites:
Completion of the Industrial Networking Essentials course or equivalent knowledge.

Next Step:
To deepen your understanding of security in industrial energy environments, continue your learning journey with Industrial Cybersecurity Essentials.