SCADA-X: Certified Smart Control Systems & Edge Computing Analyst (SCEA)®
Certification Overview
The SCADA-X: Certified Smart Control Systems & Edge Computing Analyst (SCEA)® is the energy industry’s most forward-looking credential for professionals working at the intersection of control systems, industrial IoT (IIoT), and edge computing. It is a next-generation alternative to traditional SCADA certifications, specifically designed for the digital era of decentralized operations and cybersecurity-first architectures.
This certification empowers engineers, analysts, and operational leaders to master real-time intelligence, embedded AI, and edge-driven automation in energy facilities—ensuring agile, responsive, and secure control of critical assets in drilling, production, pipelines, and refineries.
Why This Certification Matters
As energy systems become more distributed, automated, and connected, legacy SCADA systems alone are no longer sufficient. The SCEA® credential bridges the skills gap by focusing on smart SCADA platforms, edge devices, industrial cybersecurity, and real-time data analytics.
With rapid digitalization, oil and gas companies require professionals capable of:
- Integrating IIoT sensors and actuators across SCADA platforms
- Deploying edge devices for decentralized decision-making
- Defending control systems from cyber and operational risks
- Executing low-latency analytics for real-time control
- Reducing network congestion with fog and edge processing
- Creating responsive, autonomous SCADA ecosystems
The SCEA® certification validates that you can design, secure, and optimize modern control architectures across the energy value chain.
Certification Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the SCEA® certification, you will be able to:
- Deploy and configure next-generation SCADA platforms for upstream and midstream systems
- Architect hybrid cloud-edge control systems that reduce latency and increase system resilience
- Integrate IIoT sensors and actuators for full-stack operational visibility
- Analyze telemetry and field data in real time using edge-based processing units
- Implement best practices for ICS/SCADA cybersecurity in accordance with NIST and ISA standards
- Automate alarm management, failover procedures, and smart alerts
- Support autonomous decision-making via embedded analytics at the edge
Course Learning Modules
- Evolution of SCADA: From Centralized to Edge-Enhanced Systems
- SCADA-X System Architecture and Edge Topologies
- Edge Devices, Gateways, and Intelligent Field Units (IFUs)
- IIoT and Sensor Network Integration
- Real-Time Analytics and Data Reduction at the Edge
- OT/IT Convergence and Secure Protocols (Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA)
- ICS and SCADA Cybersecurity (NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443)
- Decentralized Control: Event-Driven vs. Time-Based Models
- Alarm Rationalization and Autonomous Operations
- Cloud-to-Edge Synchronization and Monitoring Dashboards
Assessment Domains
SCADA-X System Design and Architecture
Edge Analytics Deployment and Workflow Automation
Industrial Protocol Integration and IIoT Engineering
Cyber Risk Mitigation for Control Systems
Cloud and Edge Synchronization
Operational Data Governance and System Resilience
Real-Time Event Processing and Alert Management
Failover Management and Disaster Recovery Readiness
Who Should Enroll?
SCADA engineers seeking next-gen competencies
Control systems specialists and automation engineers
Digital oilfield and upstream operations engineers
Cybersecurity professionals securing OT/ICS environments
Cybersecurity professionals securing OT/ICS environments
Pipeline and refinery instrumentation professionals
Pipeline and refinery instrumentation professionals
Professionals working with remote/unmanned production assets
Certification Benefits
- Earn a future-ready credential recognized across global energy markets
- Master critical skills in edge computing, IIoT, and industrial AI
- Gain advanced capabilities in OT cybersecurity and real-time analytics
- Strengthen your role in digital transformation, operational safety, and automation
- Access to the IBOGP® Smart Systems & Control Engineering Community
- Be qualified for high-demand roles in autonomous field operations and energy digitization
How to Prepare
- On-demand self-paced modules with lab walkthroughs
- Interactive simulations of smart SCADA configurations
- Edge computing labs using Raspberry Pi and ARM-based environments
- Virtual cybersecurity red-blue team scenarios for SCADA
- Downloadable configuration templates and protocol libraries
- Optional live instructor-led sessions for advanced troubleshooting
About the SCEA® Exam
- Format: 100 questions (MCQ + scenario-based + diagram interpretation)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Mode: Online, remote-proctored
- Passing Score: 70%
- Certification Validity: 3 years (renewal via CPD or exam)
Certification Fee
- Standard Registration: $495
- Team/Enterprise Pricing: Available upon request
- Exam Retake Fee: $150
How to Register
- Visit www.IBOGP®.org
- Select the Digital Transformation & Innovation certification category
- Click on “SCADA-X: SCEA® Apply Now”
- Complete the registration form and secure payment
- Receive immediate access to course materials and exam scheduling
Be comfortable with the following
- “Control the Future with Smart SCADA + Edge AI”
- “Where SCADA Meets Cybersecurity, IIoT, and Real-Time Insight”
- “Intelligence at the Edge—Built for Energy Systems”
- “Upgrade from Legacy. Certify with SCADA-X.”
- “Your Credential for Autonomous Field Control”
- “Smarter Systems. Faster Decisions. Safer Operations.”
- “Certify the Future of Oilfield Automation”
- “SCADA Reimagined for the Edge Era”
- “Protect, Predict, and Perform at the Edge of Control”
- “Lead the Digital Oilfield Revolution with SCEA®”
Paced Training, Exam Fees
Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training
Enroll in a 5-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $4,500 USD.
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