Automation Systems Centre, PROFIBUS International Competence Centre. Including Certified PROFIBUS Installer, Certified PROFIBUS Engineer, Certified PROFINET Engineer, industrial communication, industrial networks, ProfiTrace, AS-i, Profisafe, Profidrive, and Training.

The Department of Engineering and Technology Automation Systems Centre (ASCent) have for over 30 years provided support and training in instrumentation and control for the local and national industry in the form of short courses, consultancy, feasibility studies and software development for control systems.
Based at Manchester Metropolitan University in the heart of the city, ASCent is the UK's only certified PROFIBUS Competence Centre, delivering accredited courses for the automation community.
Click here to know more about our accredited and other training courses.
For over a decade the Centre has been successfully running training course for industry and we are now bringing the expertise to students and particular to graduates. Our aim is to realise the university’s vision for employability and World-Class Professionals. Find more in the Industrial Courses for Students.
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