Softing's PROFINET Training Classes approved by PI International

Newburyport, February 20th 2008 - Softings PROFINET experts have created a set of unique PROFINET training classes targeted to Network Engineers and Network Installers. Each class combines teaching the fundamentals of the technology with plenty of hands-on experience within Softings training lab. Participants receive an official certificate as “Certified PROFINET Engineer” or “Certified PROFINET Installer” respectively. This official certificate is a testimony to the high quality standards of your company and will weigh in your favor during any bidding process.

Every participant is subject to a final skill examination at the end of the 2-day training class to verify that the participant comprehends the technology and has acquired all necessary hands-on skills. The content of each course and the final examination have been approved by PI International. Every participant that passes the final exam receives the official certificate as “Certified PROFINET Engineer” or “Certified PROFINET Installer”.

Softing is an accredited PROFINET Competence Center and a certified PI International Training Laboratory. Check our web page for location and dates of our PROFINET training classes: www.softing.us.

On request, Softing is able to provide all training classes on-site. Of course, our training experts can flexibly adjust the content of the training class to meet your specific training requirements.

About Softing

In industrial automation, Softing is a specialist for fieldbus technology and has established itself as a world-leading partner for networking automation systems and control solutions. In fieldbus technology, Softing is an expert for FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS, and CAN/CANopen/DeviceNet. The companys wide range of expertise also includes solutions for OPC, FDT, and Real-Time-Ethernet solutions such as PROFINET IO and Modbus/TCP. Softing provides customers with solutions to connect devices, controls and systems with the leading communication technologies. In addition, Softing has established itself as a provider of sophisticated diagnostic tools for fieldbus systems.

For more information, please contact: Softing North America, Inc. 29 Water Street, Suite 301, Newburyport, MA 01950; Tel: 978-499-9650; Fax: 978-499-9654; Email: Ken.Hoover@softing.com. Or click here to visit the company Website.