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The ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification is a mark of career


excellence that affirms your commitment to quality and demonstrates your
expertise and knowledge of automation and controls. ISA CAP certification
provides you with a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and
confirmation of your skills and expertise as an automation professional.

Who Are CAPs?

CAPs are individuals who have proven they possess an extensive knowledge of
automation and controls and that they have the expertise and qualifications to
excel in their fields. As automation professionals who work in process automation
and manufacturing automation industries around the globe, CAPs are responsible
for direction, definition, design, development/application, deployment,
documentation and support of software and equipment systems used in control
systems, manufacturing information systems, systems integration, and
operational consulting.

CAP Certification Requirements

To become an ISA CAP, you must meet certain education and work experience
requirements, pass an exam, and commit to the ISA Code of Conduct. Learn
more about CAP requirements.

CAP Body of Knowledge

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The CAP Body of Knowledge (BOK) encompasses the full scope of knowledge,
skills, and abilities needed for competent job performance. It defines automation
project domains, the tasks within the domains, and the knowledge and skills
required to complete the tasks. View the CAP Body of Knowledge.

How to Apply

There is no application form for CAP certification. The process involves confirming
that you meet the following requirements and then taking an exam.

Requirements

Commit to the ISA Code of Conduct; and


Be fully compliant with the CAP certification criteria, qualifications, and
conditions; and
Acknowledge that you are subject to a random application verification audit,
and if audited you agree to provide the supporting documents required
documentation proving that proves your qualifications.

Note: by paying the exam fee, you are confirming that you are aware of, have met,
and can document that you meet the requirements for the CAP certification.

Click the button below to add the exam fee to your cart. After you complete your
purchase and your payment has successfully processed, you will receive a
payment confirmation email. Then, one month before your exam window, you will
receive an email with the exam invitation and instructions for scheduling your
exam.

Pay Cap Exam Fee

About the Exam


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You can take the CAP exam online from your office or home if the testing
environment meets the requirements and your computer meets specifications.
You can also take the exam at a Scantron test center. The CAP exam has 150
multiple-choice questions and is four hours long. Learn more about Certification
Exams and Testing.

How to Prepare

We highly recommend taking the Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam


Review Course (EC00). ISA has also developed an extensive library of training
courses, study guides and publications that are built around the technologies and
topics covered on the CAP exam. These resources have been developed and
reviewed by subject matter experts. Learn more about the review course and the
additional resources here.

Reference to Standards and Codes

The aspects of automation covered on the CAP exam reflect the tasks performed
in the range of practice settings throughout the United States. Familiarity with the
following standards and codes is recommended. Download the Reference to
Standards and Codes (PDF).

ISA Standards
IEEE Standards
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards
National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Codes and Federal
Regulations
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Standards
US Food and Drug Administration Regulations

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American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards

For International applicants, note that the validation study for the exams was
done in the United States, so there may be questions on the exam that reference
US standards and codes.

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Important Announcement for CAPs and CCSTs

We are pleased to announce that our Certified Automation Professional®


(CAP)® and Certified Control System Technician® (CCST®) certification
programs have a brand-new look! Please check your Badgecert account to
access your new logo.

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