CitectSCADA Certified
Engineer (CSCE)
The Certified Engineer Program (CEP) distinguishes
and recognizes engineers skilled in the integration of
Schneider Electric’s™ CitectSCADA™ based automation
projects. At the heart of the CEP are the CitectSCADA
Certified Engineer (CSCE) exams, which provide a
means of testing experienced system engineers.
They encompass tests on CitectSCADA knowledge
as well as a range of related topics such as PLC
communications, Microsoft® Windows operating
systems and networking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CitectSCADA Certified Engineer?
CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE) status is
awarded to engineers who pass five exams designed to
test their technical knowledge.
What are the CSCE exams?
The CSCE examinations consist of five separate exams
that must be completed to attain the CSCE certification:
1. Configuration
2. Cicode™
3. Architecture & Redundancy
4. Customization & Design
5. Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Each exam consists of 30 to 60 multiple-choice
questions, depending on which exam is being taken.
The exams each have a 1 to 1 ½ hour time limit,
depending on the number of questions.
The questions for all exams are randomly generated
from a database of hundreds of questions. The pass
mark is set at 70% for all exams.
The exam is limited open-book. The reference material
that may be used consists of the latest CitectSCADA
version, Knowledge Base and the Online Help.
NOTE: Paper is provided by the examination center and collected
afterwards. No communication is permitted during the exam. All CSCE
exam sittings must be supervised by an examination supervisor and
follow the Educational Services examination guidelines.
Who can take the CSCE Exams?
CSCE exams are available to all customers. The exams
and CSCE administration are web-based and results
are displayed immediately. The formal CSCE certificate
will be mailed within four to six weeks to successful
candidates.
Where can I take the CSCE exams?
To ensure their integrity, the exams are conducted at
a Schneider Electric educational center. Under special
conditions, we do allow the exams to be conducted at
other facilities.
How much do the CSCE exams cost?
A CSCE exam voucher is included in all course manuals,
entitling the student to one exam free-of-charge.
Candidates wishing to sit an exam without a voucher
should contact their Schneider Electric country
representative for further information.
How difficult are the CSCE exams?
The exams are designed around the content of
the CitectSCADA curriculum. Completion of the
related courseware will provide adequate knowledge
for exam preparation. Additionally, experience in
design, configuration, and maintenance of multiple
CitectSCADA projects is recommended.
How do I maintain my CSCE status?
To maintain CSCE status, engineers have to sit an
Upgrade exam when a new version of the software is
released. The Upgrade exam covers new CitectSCADA
features, new products and methods.
Are there any sample questions or study guides?
The CSCE exams follow the Educational Services
CitectSCADA training courses, providing students
a clear and efficient study path to follow in their
exam preparation. Study guides are available for the
current exam version. While they cover the structure
and content of the courses, they act more as a
refresher for the materials contained in each of the
five courses.
Benefits at a glance
> Gain industry recognition
of your CitectSCADA
knowledge and
experience
> Be awarded with a
CSCE Certificate
> Increase your confidence
in system security
> Increase operator
efficiency and
response time
> Reduce operator
downtime with easier
configuration and
installation features
> Make significant
production cost savings
> Increase return on
investment (ROI) by
optimizing system
and staff utilization
> Lower total cost of
ownership (TCO) by
reducing the time it
takes to deploy changes
> Streamline project
management
The recommended study program for the exam
includes the Educational Services courses that align
with each module:
CitectSCADA EXAM
CitectSCADA COURSE
Configuration
Configuration
Cicode Programming
Cicode Programming
Architecture & Redundancy
Architecture & Redundancy
Customization & Design
Customization & Design
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Upgrade
Upgrade
CitectSCADA Certified
Professional (CSCP)
Educational Services provides a suite of courses and programs
designed to empower end-users to maximize their potential.
Training Course CitectSCADA Configuration
We provide customers with the most cost-effective options and
innovative learning solutions, including traditional classroom training,
eLearning and blended learning, to expand the technical knowledge,
understanding, domain expertise, and skills of their IT organization.
Our certified and experienced professionals, in collaboration
with leading education partners, transfer the latest expertise in
CitectSCADA software products and IT best practices for enterprise
systems management, security management, storage management,
and business service optimization.
Course Description
Gain insight into CitectSCADA project design and become familiar
with configuration techniques. This interactive course includes practice
with scenarios of plant control, data-collection, alarm trending and
reporting.
Learning progression
The CitectSCADA Configuration course is a prerequisite for the Cicode
Programming, Architecture & Redundancy, Customization & Design
and Diagnostics & Troubleshooting courses.
CSCP
Prerequisites
The CitectSCADA Certified Professional (CSCP) exam is an
introductory qualification which can be achieved as the first stage of
the Certified Engineer Program.
It is essential that students are familiar with Microsoft Windows
operating systems. Experience in PLC control system design and/or
programming is desirable but not essential.
The CSCP qualification has been designed for :
> Engineering staff
> Maintenance staff
> Plant supervisors
> Technical users
> Managers
> Operational staff
> CitectSCADA system integrators and designers
Certification
The CitectSCADA Configuration course will help prepare students for
the CitectSCADA Certified Professional (CSCP) Configuration exam
which is also the first of the five exams needed for CSCE certification.
This qualification will be presented to candidates who pass the current
version of the CitectSCADA Configuration exam.
CitectSCADA Certified Engineer (CSCE)
Version 7.20
It is recommended that you attend the CitectSCADA Configuration
training course first before attempting the exam.
On completion of the
course, you will receive a
“Completed” certificate.
On a successful pass of
the Configuration exam or
of the five CitectSCADA
exams, you will receive a
“Passed” certificate.
Learning outcomes
If you have any enquiries regarding the CSCP or CSCE exams,
please email: educational.services@schneider-electric.com
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> Learn about monitoring and control systems
> CitectSCADA configuration environment
> How to set up a new project using the most common
features in CitectSCADA
> Basic troubleshooting
> Communicating with I/O devices (PLCs)
> Creating Graphics pages
> Introduction to Alarm, Trend and Report systems
For more information visit www.citect.schneider-electric.com/training
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