Manufacturing Execution Systems are the fundamental enablers of Digital Transformation. To successfully improve your Manufacturing Operations, you need to invest in smart technology and digitalization, and invest in your people. MES training, MOM training, MOM education, MES education – call it what you like, education plays a vital role in developing MES/MOM best practices.
The MES/MOM Methodologies Certificate of Awareness (CoA) is part of MESA International’s independent global education program developed for the global manufacturing community. This Awareness Certificate offers the essentials of the comprehensive Certificate of Competency program to provide an introduction into the world of Manufacturing Operations Management. The certificate has been created to educate and build awareness of potential MES/MOM solutions, which are essential for advancing to Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. This program shares best practices in industry standards as ISA-95 and ISA-88; creating a solid business case; making the right MES/MOM selection for your manufacturing needs; and helping to transform your business to operational excellence level with MES/MOM deployment.

Classroom and Online
Classroom: The program is taught in a classroom environment over two consecutive working days.
Online: Instructor-led online version of the same program, delivered in three 5-hour sessions on three consecutive working days.
Certificate
An awareness test is administered for each course of the program. Learners must score 85% or higher on each test in order to receive the program’s Certificate of Awareness. There are two parts to the awareness test for each course:
- In-course test consisting of up to 11 questions answered and discussed as the module progresses
- Post-course test consisting of up to 11 questions answered within eight weeks after completion of the program
Completing a MESA approved Certificate of Awareness (CoA) is recognized globally, showing industries you have achieved a high standard of education within the MES/MOM field. Over 1800 professionals are now MESA approved MES/MOM certificate holders.
Modules
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule

05-December-2023
Online (14:00 - 19:00 CET / 08:00 - 13:00 EST)
Instructor(s): Robbert Ottenhoff
Registration Fee:EUR 2395

16-January-2024
Online (14:00 - 19:00 CET / 08:00 - 13:00 EST)
Instructor(s): Gerard Ipskamp
Registration Fee:EUR 2395

19-March-2024
Online - US Time Zone (11:00 - 16:00 EDT)
Instructor(s): Robbert Ottenhof
Registration Fee:EUR 2395

14-May-2024
Online - In Dutch (10:00 - 15:30 CET)
Instructor(s): Gerard Ipskamp
Registration Fee:EUR 2395

16-July-2024
Online (14:00 - 19:00 CET / 08:00 - 13:00 EDT)
Instructor(s): Gerard Ipskamp
Registration Fee:EUR 2395

24-September-2024
Online - US Time Zone (11:00 - 16:00 EDT)
Instructor(s): Robbert Ottenhof
Registration Fee:EUR 2395

12-November-2024
Online (14:00 - 19:00 CET / 08:00 - 13:00 EDT)
Instructor(s): Gerard Ipskamp
Registration Fee:EUR 2395
SA002 – Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Strategies
SA003 – Smart Manufacturing Strategies for Executives
SA011 – MES/MOM for Executives
SA012 – MES/MOM: The Essentials!
SA013 – MES/MOM: All You Need to Know!
SA021 – Business Case to Justify MOM investments
SA031 – LIMS in Manufacturing: All You Need to Know!