PI Training is the key to unlocking the full potential of your AVEVA PI System. InCentrik's PI Training courses cover everything from building dashboards to structuring and analyzing data. Whether you want to master PI Vision, streamline workflows with PI Asset Framework, or enhance reports with PI DataLink, our training helps you turn data into actionable insights.
In this guide, we break down every course and show how you can take the next step with our free PI Asset Framework Workshop.
PI Training is essential for any organization that relies on real-time operational data. The AVEVA PI System is the industry standard for collecting, storing, and visualizing time-series data. Without proper training, teams can struggle to unlock its full potential. Well-trained users can turn raw data into actionable insights, streamline workflows, and improve decision-making. In today’s competitive environment, that expertise is not just an advantage, it’s a necessity.
PI Vision Basic Training introduces users to the fundamental tools of the AVEVA PI Vision platform. It's for business users or anyone new to PI Vision, offering clear, step-by-step skills to build displays and visualize real-time data directly from the PI System. With this training, you'll confidently create and share meaningful dashboards across your teams.
Navigate to the PI Vision homepage and start using Designer mode
Build ad‑hoc displays with symbols like trends, tables, text, XY plots, and radial, vertical, or horizontal gauges
Search for PI tags, Asset Framework (AF) attributes, and event frames
Use menu options such as multi‑state symbols, navigation links, collections, and switch symbols
Organize and move displays in the navigation menu; mark favorites for easy access
Learn visualization best practices to increase adoption within your organization
Available in English, Spanish, and Arabic to support global teams
PI Vision Advanced Training helps users go beyond the basics and master complex features in PI Vision. It is designed for individuals who already understand the fundamentals and want the ability to create dynamic, interactive displays that drive smarter decision-making.
Craft complex and customized visualizations tailored to operational needs
Analyze event frames using the Events Table to uncover insights from historical patterns
Use Asset Framework (AF) templates and collections to build reusable, templatized displays: build once, deploy many.
Add dynamic hyperlinks within displays using PI System Explorer and AF for seamless navigation
Work within the Ad Hoc workspace in PI Vision for flexible, real-time display creation
Configure basic user access controls to tailor visibility and permissions
Use collections as on-screen navigation symbols to improve user flow
Perform basic calculations within PI Vision to surface actionable insights
PI Vision Administration Training teaches IT and OT professionals how to manage, configure, and maintain the PI Vision environment for reliable, secure data visualization. By the end of the course, you will understand how to control access, troubleshoot common issues, and optimize performance across your organization’s PI Vision setup.
Using screen tools for efficient interface navigation
Implementing user management strategies, restrictions, and configuration best practices
Connecting to, showing, or hiding specific PI databases as needed
Troubleshooting basic system issues that may affect data display
This course is tailored for administrators who need to govern the PI Vision application and ensure smooth, dependable operations
PI Asset Framework (AF) Basic Training introduces users new to the PI System to the essential skill of structuring real-time data for deeper insights. You’ll learn how to navigate PI System Explorer, build organized asset hierarchies, and put context around data to make it easier to analyze and act on.
Navigating and using PI System Explorer with confidence
Organizing assets into clear hierarchical structures
Applying templates and substitution parameters to standardize models across assets
Defining properties for elements and attributes
Generating PI tags
Creating basic calculations and analyses
Designing basic individual and templated event frames
Setting up basic alerts and notifications to stay informed
This course sets the foundation for structuring your PI data, making it more accessible, searchable, and ready for analysis.
PI Asset Framework (AF) Advanced training is crafted for users familiar with the basics of PI Asset Framework who want to leverage more powerful data structuring and modeling features. InCentrik teaches how to use advanced AF tools for deeper insights and operational efficiency.
Master advanced features within PI System Explorer for richer data interaction
Execute complex calculations using built-in AF functions, expressions, and rollup structures
Build sophisticated event frames with custom schedules for precise event tracking
Handle backfilling and management of complex analyses to ensure data completeness
Create Asset Framework tables that unify time-series data with relational information for richer context
Configure attribute retrieval methods for efficient and accurate data mapping
Manage and backfill both individual and template-based event frames accurately
Design derived element templates and manage attribute exclusions to streamline data models
This advanced course turns the Asset Framework from a data organizer into a powerful analytics tool, giving trained professionals the ability to build scalable, insightful PI System models.
PI DataLink Training teaches users how to pull data from the PI System into Microsoft Excel. It is ideal for team members with basic Excel skills who need to build reports and perform data analysis. By completing this training, you’ll confidently retrieve real‑time and historical PI data, use built‑in calculations, and visualize results within Excel.
Learn essential PI DataLink features and how they operate
Search and use PI tags alongside Asset Framework (AF) attributes
Retrieve both current and historical values from PI tags
Build reusable daily or routine Excel reports
Interpolate data within custom time intervals for precise analysis
Use built-in DataLink functions to perform basic calculations
Compare event frames and associated event frame attributes
Create visuals with PI data in Excel charts and graphics
Mastering PI Training is the key to turning your PI System into a true decision-making engine. InCentrik’s complete curriculum covers everything from building dashboards in PI Vision to structuring your data with PI Asset Framework and analyzing it with PI DataLink. Whether you are new to PI or ready to refine your expertise, these courses will help you get the most from your investment.
If you are ready to take the next step, now is the perfect time to sign up for our FREE PI Asset Framework Workshop and experience the power of structured data firsthand. Sign up today! This offer expires September 30, 2025!
At InCentrik, we believe in the transformative power of data and digital systems to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. Our mission is to guide organizations navigating the complexities of an evolving technological landscape by serving as the central hub of knowledge for industrial insights and digital systems. With a strong focus on automation, data management, and process optimization, we specialize in delivering best-in-class technical services and cutting-edge packaged solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.