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ISA CAPISA Certified Automation Specialist
ISA Certified Automation Specialist
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› Cost
Exam fee
ISA CAP$750
Exam fee
$750
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
ISA CAP$750
3-year cost of ownership
$750
› Exam mechanics
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› Salary signal (US base)
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
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Maintenance
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Market recognition
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
ISA CAPGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A14OT/ICS Security
ISA CAP● core
A14OT/ICS Security
● core
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