SCADA Training 101

SCADA Systems Training Courses

SCADA Training 101

Course Options

  • SCADA Systems Training Course, Instructor Led at Your Company, 3-day
    (24 CEU credit hours)

  • SCADA Systems Training Course, Instructor Led in Providence, RI
    (24 CEU credit hours; Jun 9-11, 2026 and Sep 22-24, 2026)

  • Online SCADA Systems Training Course, 3 Hours Per Day for 3 Days
    (9 CEU credit hours)

Behind every reliable electric system is a powerful digital backbone making real-time decisions, monitoring equipment, and keeping the grid running. In this SCADA training course, you’ll gain a practical, working understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) — one of the most critical systems in modern power operations.

Through real-world examples, interactive demonstrations, and industry-proven best practices, you’ll learn how modern SCADA systems function, why they matter, and how they support operators, engineers, and utilities every second of the day.

Together, we’ll explore essential questions such as:

  • What is SCADA and what is a SCADA system?

  • What components and subsystems make up a complete SCADA system?

  • How does data move from field devices to the control center — and why does that matter?

  • How does SCADA enhance system reliability, visibility, and real-time operations?

  • How do operators identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues?

  • What cybersecurity risks exist today, and how are modern systems protected?

Reinforcing your learning with system demonstrations, network diagram building, protocol dissection exercises and knowledge checks.

Whether you support SCADA directly, work alongside those who do, or simply want to demystify how control systems enable a resilient electric grid, SCADA 101 will give you the insight, clarity, and confidence you need.

Get ready for a course that’s practical, hands-on, relevant — and maybe even comes with some optional homework to put your new skills into action!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the key components of a modern SCADA system

  2. Recognize multiple protocols common in SCADA systems and their features, applications and differentiators

  3. Identify utility challenges that can be address with SCADA and its data

  4. Develop multiple troubleshooting methodologies for hardware or communication issues

  5. Understand cybersecurity considerations in SCADA systems

Who Should Attend?

  • Electric Utility Technicians

  • Utility Operators

  • Electric Utility Engineers

  • IT/OT Engineers

  • Supervisors or Managers in operations or engineering groups at utilities

  • New or junior Consultants and Integrator servicing utilities

SCADA Course Agenda

Day #1: Foundations and Components

  • Introductions and Course Objectives

  • Introduction to SCADA Systems

  • SCADA System Architecture & Hardware

  • Software Components

  • Communication Networks

Day #2: Protocols, Data Management and Trends

  • Day #1 Review and Discussion

  • Protocols

  • DNP & Modbus Protocol Deep Dive

  • Data Management and Utilization

  • Emerging Trends and Technologies

Day #3: Cybersecurity and Troubleshooting

  • Day #2 Review and Discussion

  • Cybersecurity in SCADA Systems

  • Hardware Troubleshooting

  • Communications Troubleshooting

  • Course Review

  • Course Quiz

SCADA Course Dates

  • June 9-11, 2026

  • September 22-24, 2026

SCADA Course Location

  • Providence, RI

  • Course location is based on class size. The course location is typically a hotel or a corporate training location and it will be shared with attendees 30 days prior to the course so attendees can select their preferred hotels.

  • Find Hotels in Providence, RI

For more information or to schedule dates for in-house training
or online training, please contact pts@utilitytraining.net.