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  • Why Should We Embrace IIoT Knowledge?

    Constant learning and training is crucial to keep up with the changing pace of technology. As more industries start to embrace digital transformation and IIoT transforms the way we work and live, we need to understand and be ready to react to this paradigm-shift. On-going learning is essential for today’s more mobile high-tech workforce.

    We Consolidate Your IIoT Learning Needs

    For many learners, IIoT knowledge is complicated and varied. Apart from the complexity, the most challenging issue for many learners is how to trouble shoot problems in their day to day work. Advantech IIoT Academy is an online technical learning site which is dedicated to imparting IIoT knowledge and sharing our IIoT expertise and industrial know how with you. At IIoT Academy, you can find theoretical and practical-based courses organized in a systematic way. We provide access to a wide variety of courses and materials in order to tailor your personal goals.

    We Solve the Learning Pain Points for You

    Everyone has different knowledge requirements and learns at a different pace. At Advantech IIoT Academy, we provide a wide range of courses to fit your learning requirements.

    Your Problem
    Our Values
    • Basic Learners
      I am concerned with learning about IIoT which seems to be super complex and varied.

      We start you from the beginning.
      We offer general knowledge and basic level product courses on each subject of course category.
      Learn from a basic level and work your way up - in your own time.

    • Advanced Learners
      I want to have the ability to configure products, create IIoT projects, analyze on-site issues and even be able to trouble shoot.

      In our advanced courses, we have hands-on technical training on setting-up products, operations, and the fundamentals of trouble-shooting. After an advanced course, you are expected to have a solid conceptual knowledge of trouble-shooting and have obtained the hands-on skills to create an IIoT project based on your business requirements and daily operations.

    • Professional Learners
      I need professional skills to implement my own projects and trouble shoot them. I also need to be able to advise my colleagues on how to construct an IIoT architecture.

      Our professional courses will cultivate your ability to design and implement an IIoT technology project from start to finish. Accordingly, as a professional learner, you will gain advanced analytic capabilities to determine root causes of practical issues and be recognized as an experienced IIoT architecture expert.

    Mission of Advantech IIoT Academy

    Advantech has been collaborating with partners for many years to co-create innovative technologies, services, and domain focused solutions that together create an industrial IoT ecosystem. Apart from its IoT business, Advantech embodies the altruistic spirit of its LITA-tree concept as part of its core mission. Knowledge sharing is part of a virtuous giving back to society and accordingly, Advantech imparts knowledge based on our long-term industrial area of expertise so learners will gain a competitive edge which contributes to their future employability in the era of IIoT.

    Advantech IIoT Academy aims to impart knowledge based on the foundation of our expertise in the IoT industrial field. It’s also a symbol of Advantech's altruistic LITA spirit.

    President of IIoT at Advantech

    Learning Path Tailored to Your Learning Objectives

    We know the importance that knowledge needs to be tailored to learners’ needs. No matter if you are a beginner learner, engineer with a technical background, or an expert solution architect, you can always find corresponding courses to fit your learning objectives. See the 3-level learning guidelines below.

    The 3 Layers of Advantech IIoT Academy
    • Levels & roles
    • What will you learn?
    • What skills will you acquire?
    • Certification levels
      • Basic Suitable for all learners
      • Advanced Suitable for (Field) Application Engineers
      • Professional Suitable for Solution Architects or Infrastructure Engineers
        • What will you learn?
          • Broad and fundamental understanding of IIoT technology
          • The broad overview of IIoT application and technology trends
          • Basic understanding to Advantech products
          • Advantech product family naming rules
        • What skills do you acquire?
          • Basic understanding of IIoT technical terms
          • Broadly understanding of which IIoT technology meets your business needs
          • How to choose Advantech’s product or solution tailored to your business requirements
        • Certification Levels

          Basic

        • What will you learn?
          • Technical breakdown of I/O and communications, applications and products.
          • Configuration of IIoT technology, products, tools and software.
          • Basic application understanding and practical implementation
          • Trouble shooting practices for products and applications
        • What skills do you acquire?
          • Understanding of IIoT technology and tools
          • Maintaining quality of product operations
          • Basic understanding of how to trouble-shooting
        • Certification Levels

          Advanced

        • What will you learn?
          • Profound understanding of product functional settings
          • Configuration and practice of IIoT technology, products, tools and software
          • Professional knowledge and hands-on trouble shooting
        • What skills do you acquire?
          • How to construct your IIoT infrastructure
          • Managing infrastructure operations
          • Advanced-level how to analyze and solve problems on site
          • Advanced trouble-shooting skills
        • Certification Levels

          Professional

    Benefits of Advantech IIoT Academy

    • Fits Different Types of Learning

      All our courses and certification will be labeled one of 3 levels: basic, advanced, and professional - each tailored to your learning objectives.

    • Theory with Practice

      After taking courses, we offer certifications to test your learning performance to help motivate and unlock your potential.

    • FAQ Zone to Solve Your Common Problems

      We made a frequently asked questions page to help you solve practical problems in an effective way.

    • Self-Paced Learning

      All courses are placed on the learning platform to fit on-demand 24/7 continuous learning needs.

    • Clear Visuals to Evaluate Learning Performance

      Our learning platform offers you a visual dashboard to keep you informed of your learning progress on key metrics and training details.

  • Extensive Courses to Fulfill Your Learning Journey

    Industrial I/O and communications are two important technologies that construct the industrial IoT world. Advantech IIoT Academy is a new concept that provides learners with courses in industrial I/O and connectivity, covering general knowledge, product knowledge, and technical training. After taking courses, learners can evaluate their progress through assignments, tests, and/or certifications. Going forward, IIoT Academy will introduce courses on industrial applications and new technology developments to align learners with the most up-to-date industrial trends. We believe that the combination of hardware-skilled technology courses and software-based courses will build a robust knowledge framework for our learners to apply in their own industry from the get-go.

    Course Category

    • I/O
      Industrial I/O

      These courses familiarize you with the technical knowledge of data sensing and acquisition, including DAQ, EtherCat, Ethernet I/O, IoT gateway and Advantech’s I/O product family.

    • Intelligent Connectivity

      These courses explore industrial connectivity, including industrial switches, industrial device servers, and protocol gateways that use cloud technologies.

    • Solution Ready Package

      These courses will cover how Advantech’s diverse solutions help customers integrate OT/IT more easily as well as introduce how to apply I.Apps and Edge SRPs to fulfill various applications in industrial IoT.

    • Industry Applications

      Apart from technical knowledge, we also offer product application courses to help familiarize you with actual applications in IIoT.

    • Technical Trends

      Technology is dynamic, especially in the IIoT field, so we offer courses on industry trends to help keep you up to speed with the latest technologies.

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    Featured Courses

    • Introduction to ADAM remote Ethernet I/O modules.>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course will teach you about ADAM-6000/6200 series modules. You will not only learn about how to manipulate the module, but learn relevant information about the supporting protocols.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Basic network communication knowledge and understanding of the difference between TCP and UDP protocols.
        • Understanding the Modbus industrial communication protocol and the proprietary Advantech ASCII protocol.
        • HTTP/SNMP/MQTT knowledge.
      • Course Level

        Basic+Advanced+Professional

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    • Introduction of WISE-4210- proprietary LPWAN/SUB-G Wireless Module and hands-on practice>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        WISE-4210 uses a sub 1 GHz communication protocol developed by Advantech. It provides a network environment with long distance communication compared to the standard Wi-Fi protocol. We will introduce the basic knowledge of the protocol and overall concept for each function on WISE-4210.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Describe what the Advantech proprietary LPWAN is.
        • Understanding the application topology of WISE-4210 series.
        • Learn about cloud service WISE-4210 support and their operation.
      • Course Level

        Advanced

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    • Why EtherCAT is important in smart factory application?>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course introduces the important features of EtherCAT to smart factory transformation and also provides an overview of Advantech EtherCAT IO solutions.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • The trend of smart factory transformation and real-time fieldbus.
        • Features and advantages of EtherCAT.
        • Advantech EtherCAT IO module product offering.
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    • Introduction to analog I/O Cards (PCI-1700, PCIE-1800)>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course will explain basics of analog Input/ output PCI/ PCIE cards. PCI-1700 and PCIE-1800 analog I/O cards are core products of Advantech and widely using in many applications.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Basic concept of data acquisition
        • Be able to select suitable analog I/O cards for different applications
        • Key specifications of analog I/O cards.
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    • Introduction to B+B serial converters>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course presents industrial serial converters and features that allow them to operate reliably in heavy-duty application environments.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Use of serial converters and applications.
        • Key features of serial converters.
        • Benefits of isolation protection.
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    • Advantech EKI-1242PNMS Profinet Fieldbus gateway implementation and practical hand-on training>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course introduces the basic knowledge of EKI-1242PNMS Profinet Fieldbus gateway, and its one way converter from Modbus to Profinet Protocol.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Understanding Profinet and Modbus communication concept.
        • EKI-1242PNMS Profinet Fieldbus gateway settings guide.
        • EKI-1242PNMS Profinet Fieldbus gateway operation and application scenarios.
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    • Advanced setting of device server EKI-1500/ADAM-4570 series implementation between VCOM & USDG Modes >
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course introduces advanced knowledge of the operation modes of device servers and their practical application scenarios. You will be able to assist customers to set up the topology of their applications.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Understanding ADAM-4570/EKI-1500 operation mode.
        • Practical settings on VCOM mode.
        • Practical settings on USDG mode.
      • Course Level

        Advanced

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    • Introduction to Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Advantech PoE Ethernet switches>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        In this course, You will understand how POE benefit your network construction and you will also be able to choose the right PoE Ethernet product based on your practical business requirements.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • What is PoE technology?
        • Features and advantages of PoE technology
        • Under what circumstances should you choose PoE switches
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    • Understanding how to set up a IMC-500 & 700 series managed media converter via SNMP module>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course introduces basic knowledge of IMC-500 & 700 series managed media converter and the SNMP Protocol, and helps users setup the media converter easily.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • Understand how to manage IMC-500&700 managed media converter via SNMP Protocol with iView.
        • Fiber optical knowledge.
        • Typical media converter deployment.
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    • Introduction to WebAccess/SCADA v9.0>
      • Why Is This Course Recommended?

        This course describes the role of SCADA in an IoT structure. Moreover, we will guide you how to use WebAccess/SCADA to establish a real-time view to monitor a factory and understand what is the most important when it comes to real-time monitoring.

      • What Will You Learn From the Course?
        • The role of Advantech/SCADA plays in an IoT infrastructure.
        • The basic operation in WebAccess/SCADA v9
        • Basic operation of WISE-PaaS/Dashboard, SaaS Composer
      • Course Level

        Basic

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    Our Latest Courses

    • Introduction to Advantech USB DAQ Modules(USB-5800)

      Introduction to the features and advantages of USB-5800 and the application fields of USB-5800

      2020/11/06

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    • Introduction to AMAX-5000 and AMAX-4800 EtherCAT IO Modules

      Introduction to the trends in smart factory and EtherCAT related IO products in machine automation and factory automation

      2020/10/30

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    • Understanding LoRa technology fundamentals and the implementation of Advantech products

      Learning how to properly set up BB-WSW series to construct a high quality wireless transmission environment

      2020/10/23

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