Become Certified

The Simulation Engineer Certification Program is designed for process automation professionals new to dynamic simulation modeling. This immersive, three-month program follows the 70-20-10 learning model, offering a balanced blend of instruction, mentorship, and hands-on experience:

• Instructional Training (10%): Engage in structured learning through approximately 64 concise courses (15 minutes each), covering foundational concepts and practical skills.
• Mentorship (20%): Benefit from weekly check-ins, office hours, and personalized guidance from industry experts.
• Hands-On Practical Experience (70%): Work on a real-world simulation project, from conceptualizing a dynamic virtual plant to delivering functional simulators that integrate with control systems.

Regular progress tracking through weekly assessments and skill competency reviews ensures you stay on course to achieve your goals.

Build Key Skills

By completing this program, you’ll develop expertise in these essential areas:

1. Process Understanding and Data Analysis
   • Analyze customer documentation and data to identify processes and unit operations.
   • Build familiarity with customer-specific processes through research, hands-on learning, and stakeholder collaboration.
2. Software and Simulation Proficiency
   • Master Emerson’s Mimic Software, focusing on:
     • Function block applications.
     • Customizing simulation blocks for unique processes.
   • Learn basic programming and scripting for project requirements, such as:
     • Writing calculation block scripts in Mimic.
     • Using Excel for engineering calculations and data analysis.
3. Process Control Systems Integration
   • Understand process control systems, instrumentation, and control modes.
   • Integrate Mimic simulations with control systems using industry-standard communication protocols.
4. Customer Support and Collaboration
   • Offer technical expertise to customers on Mimic software.
   • Communicate effectively with project managers and stakeholders.
   • Resolve unexpected challenges with persistence and problem-solving skills.
5. Project Execution and Deliverables
   • Build customer-specific simulations within scope and schedule.
   • Apply project management methodologies for efficient execution.
   • Collaborate with teams to ensure simulation models meet project objectives.

Develop Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication (written and verbal).
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Team collaboration and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.