Sensor to Boardroom: Industrial Data & Automation

This course provides an end-to-end understanding of how industrial data moves from field-level sensors to management and business decision-making systems. It explains the role of sensors and instruments in capturing real-time process and machine data from industrial operations. Participants learn how PLCs acquire, process, and control data from field devices and automation systems. The course covers SCADA systems for monitoring, visualization, alarms, data logging, and supervisory control. It introduces industrial communication protocols that enable reliable data exchange between sensors, PLCs, SCADA, and other automation systems. Participants also understand how industrial networks connect shop-floor equipment with higher-level systems. The course explains the role of MES in production monitoring, manufacturing data management, traceability, and operational performance. It demonstrates how real-time production data can be transformed into meaningful information for engineering and management teams. The course also highlights the integration of OT and IT systems for improved visibility, productivity, quality, and decision-making. By the end of the course, participants will understand the complete data flow from sensor → PLC → SCADA → communication network → MES → management dashboard.