Certified Smart Factory Systems Architect (CSFSA) Certification Program by Tonex
Certified Smart Factory Systems Architect CSFSA empowers professionals to design intelligent, interoperable, and resilient manufacturing ecosystems. The program blends architecture principles with MES–ERP integration using ISA95 and B2MML, edge AI at the operational layer, and human-centric orchestration of production and data flows. You will learn to align operations technology with enterprise goals, convert streaming data into actionable insights, and blueprint end-to-end value chains that scale.
Cybersecurity is treated as a foundational design requirement that protects assets, data integrity, and uptime across plant and cloud. You will see how cybersecurity reduces attack surfaces, hardens interfaces, and strengthens compliance without slowing continuous improvement. The outcome is an architect capable of delivering measurable performance, reliability, and governance in modern manufacturing.
Learning Objectives
- Map ISA95 layers and translate B2MML models into enterprise-ready data contracts
- Design MES–ERP workflows for traceability, genealogy, and closed-loop quality
- Architect edge AI pipelines with robust control integration and lifecycle management
- Ensure interoperability using open standards, canonical schemas, and APIs
- Orchestrate human-technology collaboration with safe, ergonomic decision support
- Build resilient architectures with redundancy, failover, and observability
- Apply cybersecurity to protect identities, endpoints, and data flows while sustaining throughput
Audience
- Systems Architects and Solution Engineers
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers
- OT IT Integration Specialists
- Data and AI Engineers in Operations
- Plant Managers and Continuous Improvement Leads
- Enterprise Architects and Program Managers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Course Modules
Module 1: Smart Factory Foundations
- Smart operations vision and value drivers
- ISA95 layer roles and boundaries
- Reference architectures and patterns
- Value stream mapping for digitization
- Governance operating model and RACI
- KPIs and north-star metrics
Module 2: MES ERP Integration
- B2MML information models and usage
- Master data alignment and stewardship
- Order, schedule, and execution flows
- Traceability, genealogy, and eDHR
- Event handling and exception management
- Integration testing and cutover
Module 3: Edge AI and Control
- Sensing, signal, and feature pipelines
- Model deployment at the edge
- Closed-loop control integration basics
- Monitoring, drift, and model updates
- Real-time inference and latency budgets
- Safety, override, and escalation rules
Module 4: Interoperability by Design
- Canonical data layers and APIs
- OPC UA, MQTT, and event backbones
- Schema versioning and compatibility
- API security and identity federation
- Data quality SLAs and contracts
- Vendor-neutral integration strategies
Module 5: Human Tech Collaboration
- Decision support and UX for operators
- Alerts, guidance, and explainability
- Digital procedures and checklists
- Role design and responsibility splits
- Skills enablement and change adoption
- Safety culture and human factors
Module 6: Resilience and Continuity
- High availability and redundancy
- Failover, buffering, and backpressure
- Backup, restore, and immutable logs
- Incident response and root cause
- Business continuity and runbooks
- Compliance, audits, and reporting
Exam Domains
- Architecture Fundamentals
- Data Modeling and Integration
- Operational Analytics and Control
- Security and Compliance Management
- Reliability and Continuity Engineering
- Program Governance and Delivery
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, workshops, and project-based learning, facilitated by experts in the field of Certified Smart Factory Systems Architect CSFSA. Participants will have access to online resources, including readings, case studies, and tools for practical exercises.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a capstone project. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate in Certified Smart Factory Systems Architect CSFSA.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions MCQs
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Smart Factory Systems Architect CSFSA Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Ready to architect secure, interoperable, and resilient smart factories that scale Sign up for the CSFSA by Tonex today and accelerate your path to enterprise-grade impact.