Industrial communications training
JCOM Automation Inc. provides high quality hands-on training. All the courses include labs and exercises using state-of-the-art equipment. The class sizes are intentionally small to ensure each participant gets maximum exposure to the tools and equipment.
Our PROFIBUS and PROFINET courses are certified by PROFIBUS and PROFINET International.
Upcoming training events
June 2025
June 18 — Modbus Troubleshooting and Maintenance — Peterborough
September 2025
September 23 & 24 — Certified PROFINET Troubleshooting and Maintenance — Peterborough
October 2025
October 7 & 8 — EtherNet/IP Troubleshooting and Maintenance — Peterborough
October 9 & 10 — Certified PROFIBUS Troubleshooting and Maintenance including Certified Installers — online
October 27 to 31 — Certified PROFINET Engineering and Installers including PA module — online
more courses to be announced soon
more courses to be announced soon
more courses to be announced soon
Course registration
To register for any course offered by JCOM Automation please send an email to admin@jcomautomation.ca. Please include the course name in your email.
Please see our full list of training courses below. If you are interested in taking a course that is not on our training calendar please contact us.
What People Are Saying
Many of our courses are offered at three levels:
Installers
Installers courses are aimed at network equipment installers
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Courses designed for network maintenance staff
Network Engineering
Perfect for advanced maintenance staff and engineers
We focus on the training you need to keep your network healthy.
What We Offer
JCOM Automation offers a wide variety of courses to suit any skill level and network protocol. Our courses are offered in-person or online or we can bring our hands-on training to your location.
Contact us at admin@jcomautomation.ca for more information.
Certified PROFIBUS Installer
Get the knowledge and skills you need to run the communication cables, wire the connectors, and test the cables, You will also learn how to setup basic equipment.
PROFIBUS Troubleshooting and Maintenance course
Develop an understanding of PROFIBUS DP and PA concepts, components, cabling. Learn the skills to be able to find, analyze and solve problems in PROFIBUS installations.
Certified PROFIBUS Network Engineering
Become an elite Certified PROFIBUS DP/PA Network Engineer. Learn the skills to design, install, commission, and troubleshoot both PROFIBUS DP and PA networks.
Certified PROFINET Installer
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to run the communication cables, wire the connectors, and test the cables. You will also learn how to setup basic equipment.
PROFINET Troubleshooting and Maintenance course
Learn the advanced skills to quickly find, analyze, isolate and solve PROFINET network problems.
Certified PROFINET Network Engineering with PA module
Become an elite Certified PROFINET Network Engineer. Learn the skills to design, install, commission, and troubleshoot PROFINET networks.
Modbus Troubleshooting and Maintenance course
Learn the advanced skills to quickly find, analyze, isolate and solve Modbus network problems.
EtherNet/IP Installers course
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to run the communication cables, wire the connectors, test the cables, and setup basic equipment.
EtherNet/IP Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Learn the skills to quickly find, analyze, and isolate EtherNet/IP network problems.
HART, SIMATIC PDM, PACTware Maintenance course
Learn the skills to quickly find, analyze, and solve HART network problems. You will also be able to effectively use both SIMATIC PDM and PACTware to connect to all of your HART instruments.
Introduction to Industrial Ethernet (Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET)
Learn the difference between Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET and how to choose one over the other. Develop the skills you need to implement a small system, monitor operation, and how to troubleshoot a network.
EMC Awareness for Industrial Automation
This one-day course aims to raise awareness of EMC issues. Discover the theory behind them. Learn how to ensure that the proper design and installation of Industrial Automation systems can reduce EMC related issues in the future.
System Design Course
Learn system design techniques following a top-down approach. This course will enable you to design a system that is reliable, maintainable, expandable. Good design minimizes the impact of control system or network failures.