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News Release from: The Profibus Group | Subject: Certified Profibus Process Automation Module
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2006
Process automation module for engineer
training
Certified Profibus Engineer is an essential course for electrical engineers and technicians needing to upgrade their skills to include fieldbus installation.
Engineers wishing to build their careers around Profibus, companies wanting to benchmark their technical staff or consultants seeking a recognised professional qualification in industrial networking can now train for Certified Profibus Engineer status Certified Profibus Engineer Process Automation Module - 23 Jun, 22 Sept, 24 Nov 06: Extra day for Engineers that wish to extend their knowledge and accreditation to include Process Automation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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