TRACK: Specialists

VTScada Scripting Patterns & Optimization: Advanced Coding Techniques

Designed for VTScada script developers, this intensive one-day workshop explores advanced scripting patterns and optimization techniques that leverage the unique strengths of the VTScada programming paradigm. Participants will learn how to solve complex development challenges using efficient, scalable, and maintainable coding approaches while minimizing negative impacts on application performance and long-term support requirements.

VTScada’s scripting environment offers powerful state-based programming capabilities that differ significantly from traditional procedural programming languages. This course focuses on leveraging proven scripting patterns, performance optimization methods, and advanced design approaches used by experienced developers to build robust and efficient VTScada applications.

Through practical examples, code reviews, and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn how to recognize common development challenges and apply the most effective scripting techniques to address them.

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TRACK: System Design

Building a Cyber-Secure Environment with VTScada

Designed for VTScada administrators, system integrators, IT professionals, and cybersecurity practitioners, this one-day workshop focuses on building and maintaining a cyber-secure VTScada environment. Participants will learn how to leverage VTScada’s built-in security features and industry best practices to reduce cyber risk, protect critical infrastructure, and strengthen system resilience against evolving threats.

This hands-on training course provides practical guidance for securing VTScada systems from the ground up. Through real-world examples, demonstrations, and configuration exercises, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to implement layered security controls that help prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber-attacks.

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TRACK: Configuration Deep-Dives

VTScada Recipes: Configuration, Automation, and Process Control

Designed for VTScada developers, operators, and system integrators, this hands-on one-day workshop provides a practical introduction to creating, managing, and deploying Recipes within VTScada applications. Participants will learn how Recipes can be used to standardize operations, automate setpoint changes, improve consistency, and reduce operator error across a wide range of industrial processes.

This intensive one-day training explores the design and implementation of Recipe-based workflows in VTScada. VTScada Recipes have a range of applications covering applications such as multi-step batch processing, EV car charging sessions, and conveniently changing multiple operational parameters in a single operation. Through demonstrations, real-world examples, and guided exercises, attendees will gain the skills needed to build reliable and secure recipe management systems that support efficient plant operations.

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Custom Coding Options: Overrides; Widgets, Functions, Services, Hooks & Plug Ins

Designed for VTScada script developers, this intensive one-day workshop explores a range of custom coding techniques available within VTScada. Participants will learn how to extend platform functionality, customize system behavior, and build maintainable solutions using script modules like widgets, functions, services, and hooks. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, attendees will gain practical experience applying VTScada’s extensibility framework to solve complex application requirements.

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TRACK: System Design

VTScada Distributed Architecture

For experienced VTScada developers and application architects, this advanced one-day workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the VTScada Distributed Service Architecture. Participants will learn how the RPC subsystem enables communication, synchronization, and distributed processing across networked VTScada workstations, allowing developers to build scalable, resilient, and highly coordinated applications. This intensive one-day course explores the architecture design and configuration required to effectively utilize the VTScada Synchronized Services. Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, participants will gain a clear understanding of how remote procedure calls, services, and synchronized state management function within a distributed VTScada environment.

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TRACK: Configuration Deep-Dives

VTScada Alarm Notifications: Configuration, Delivery Methods, and Cybersecurity

Designed for VTScada administrators, system integrators, SCADA engineers, and operations personnel, this comprehensive one-day workshop provides practical training on configuring, managing, and securing alarm notification systems within VTScada. Participants will gain hands-on experience with multiple notification methods, learn the strengths and limitations of each approach, and develop the skills needed to design reliable and secure alarm notification strategies for critical operations.

This hands-on course explores the complete lifecycle of alarm notifications, from alarm generation and delivery to escalation and acknowledgment. Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, participants will learn how to ensure the right people receive the right information at the right time.

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Identifying Problems in Your VTScada Applications: Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and Root Cause Analysis

Designed for VTScada developers, system integrators, support personnel, and system administrators, this practical one-day workshop focuses on one of the most valuable skills in any SCADA environment: identifying and resolving problems quickly and effectively. Participants will learn a structured approach to diagnosing application issues, tracing root causes, and implementing lasting solutions that improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Complex VTScada application can encounter challenges, whether they involve scalability problems, communication failures, alarm anomalies, scripting errors, graphics inefficiencies, or unexpected user behavior. The ability to systematically identify the true source of a problem is critical to minimizing downtime and maintaining confidence in your system.

This hands-on course teaches proven troubleshooting methodologies, diagnostic tools, and investigative techniques used by experienced VTScada developers and support professionals.

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TRACK: System Design

VTScada OEM Layers: Building Maintainable and Extensible Applications

Designed for VTScada developers, OEM partners, and system integrators, this advanced one-day workshop focuses on the effective use of OEM Layers to create maintainable, upgrade-friendly, and highly customizable VTScada applications. Participants will learn how OEM Layers can be used to separate customizations from core application code, simplify project deployment, and support long-term application lifecycle management.

This hands-on training explores the architecture, design principles, and best practices for working with OEM Layers in VTScada. Through practical examples and guided exercises, participants will learn how to leverage layering techniques to customize applications while preserving the ability to adopt future updates and enhancements.

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TRACK: Configuration Deep-Dives

VTScada Reporting Options: Report Studio Enterprise Reporting

Designed for VTScada administrators, operations personnel, developers, and system integrators, this comprehensive one-day workshop explores the full range of reporting capabilities available within VTScada. Participants will learn how to transform process data into meaningful operational intelligence using built-in reporting tools, automated workflows, and external integration options. From ad hoc operational reports to enterprise-scale automated reporting systems, attendees will gain practical skills that improve data visibility, performance tracking, and decision-making.

This hands-on training course provides a guided tour through VTScada’s reporting ecosystem, highlighting the new Report Studio by showcasing the many new features including scheduled and event-driven reporting, Excel integration, and advanced formatting techniques. Through real-world examples and guided exercises, participants will learn how to design, automate, and distribute professional reports that deliver value across their organization.their organization

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TRACK: Sales

Winning Against Other SCADA Platforms

Designed for sales professionals, application engineers, system integrators, consultants, and technical leaders, this strategic one-day workshop focuses on how to effectively position VTScada in competitive opportunities involving Ignition and other SCADA platforms. Participants will learn how to identify customer requirements, communicate VTScada’s strengths, handle common objections, and demonstrate business value throughout the sales and project lifecycle.

This interactive training combines technical knowledge, solution positioning, competitive analysis, and real-world sales scenarios to help teams confidently engage with prospective customers and differentiate VTScada in a crowded marketplace.

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