The International Society of Automation (ISA) is excited to bring back its Black Friday Sale, 17-30 November 2026, and offer the opportunity for ISA members and automation professionals worldwide to get exceptional value on training courses and standards to advance their careers and prepare their organizations for what’s next.
How to make the most of ISA’s Black Friday Sale
Now in its eighth year, ISA’s Black Friday Sale has increasingly generated buzz from automation professionals and teams looking to plan training budgets, standardize best practices, and map out the year ahead. Everyone can access significant discounts on world-class learning and industry-leading standards during this time, although ISA members will unlock the absolute best deals.
Using the code BFCM26 during the sale period will lock in savings of 25% off training and standards. If you’re an ISA member and you are logged in to your account, you will receive the Black Friday 25% discount in addition to the automatic 20% off training and standards that members receive every day. In other words, if you have ever considered becoming an ISA member, this is a smart time to join!
What’s available during the ISA Black Friday Sale
During the 2026 ISA Black Friday Sale, you can expect deep discounts across:
- Training courses: From foundational to advanced topics in automation, safety, and OT cybersecurity.
- Standards: Including the globally recognized ISA/IEC 62443 series for OT cybersecurity and the new supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) standard, ISA-112.
Featured picks for 2026
Not sure where to start? Here are just a few essential offerings that will be included in the 2026 sale.
Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Industrial Control Systems (IC32)
This course dives deep into applying the ISA/IEC 62443 framework to protect critical control systems. Offered in a variety of formats, it clarifies the practical differences between information technology (IT) security approaches and those suited for operational technology (OT), SCADA, and plant environments. IC32 is ideal for engineers, security practitioners, and operations leaders.
Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
Available in multiple formats, this is the second course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program. Students who take IC33 will build skills in industrial automation and control system (IACS) asset discovery, threat and vulnerability analysis, risk ranking, and technical reporting, enabling them to work effectively on multidisciplinary assessment teams and to communicate findings clearly to operations and management.
IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34)
As the third course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program, IC34 shows how risk assessment outcomes inform zone- and conduit-level security strategies, network segmentation, demilitarized zone (DMZ) architectures, firewall planning and configuration, intrusion detection concepts, system and network hardening, access control and certificate management, secure remote access, and cybersecurity acceptance testing.
IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37)
IC37 trains engineers and operations teams to maintain and improve IACS security after deployment, supporting long-term resilience and compliance with the ISA/IEC 62443 framework. It is the fourth and final course in the certificate program, and the exam fee is included in the cost of registration.
ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards
These widely used, consensus-based, OT cybersecurity standards outline robust processes and technical requirements to implement, assess, and maintain cybersecurity across the industrial lifecycle. Whether you’re building a program or maturing an existing one, ISA/IEC 62443 is your foundation.
Using ISA/IEC 62443 to Support EU Cyber Resilience Act Compliance (IC51V)
IC51V teaches product suppliers how the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards can support readiness for the European Union (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which sets cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the EU. This course format combines a required self-paced eLearning course with a one-day virtual, instructor-led workshop.
PLC Fundamentals for the Technical Professional (TC40)
This in-person course provides a thorough introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial automation. TC40 emphasizes the connection between PLC hardware, software architectures, and industrial communication protocols in process and discrete manufacturing environments aligned with ISA/IEC standards.
ISA-5 series of standards
The ISA-5 series establishes uniform guidelines for documentation, design, and communication in industries that rely on complex instrumentation and control systems, including chemical processing, oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing.
ISA-88 series of standards
The ISA-88 series supports streamlined batch control, helping to bring clarity, structure, and consistency to batch processing in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
ANSI/ISA-95 standards
ANSI/ISA-95 is an international set of standards for integrating enterprise and control systems, offering a structured approach to improving communication across manufacturing and IT processes. The ISA-95 standards framework is widely accepted as essential to modern manufacturing.
ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025, SCADA Systems – Part 1: SCADA Lifecycle, Diagrams and Terminology
The newly published ISA-112 Part 1 standard provides a vendor-neutral, structured framework for managing SCADA systems throughout their lifecycle, offering a shared language and practical processes for coordinating across multiple large teams and facilities.
ISA membership
In addition to the deep discounts accessible to members during the ISA Black Friday Sale, ISA membership offers year-round perks. Membership enables you to engage with your professional peers and experts from around the world, grow your career, and give back to your automation community, both locally and internationally.
Your moment to invest in 2027 readiness
Whether you’re implementing a security framework, upskilling a plant team, or preparing to lead strategic initiatives, ISA’s Black Friday Sale is the most cost-effective moment to start building those skills. Lock in your 2027 learning roadmap now with standards and courses that strengthen your technical foundation and take your career further.
