Black Friday has evolved far beyond consumer retail — and for automation professionals, it has become a highly anticipated moment to invest in skills, standards and community at the best prices of the year. The International Society of Automation (ISA) is excited to bring back its Black Friday Week Sale from 24 November through 1 December 2025, offering an opportunity for ISA members and automation professionals around the world to get exceptional value on training courses, standards and events designed to advance their careers and strengthen their organizations.
How to Make the Most of ISA’s Black Friday Week
Over the past seven years, ISA’s Black Friday Week has drawn more and more interest from individuals and teams looking to plan training budgets, standardize best practices and map out the year ahead. Small-to-medium-sized businesses and solo practitioners alike can take advantage of this week to access world-class learning and industry-leading standards at substantial savings. Everyone receives significant discounts during this time, although ISA members will unlock the very best deals.
Using the code BFCM25, everyone can lock in savings of 30% off training courses, 30% off standards and 30% off ISA events. If you're an ISA member and you are logged in to your account, you will receive an automatic additional 20% off — for member-exclusive stacked savings of up to 44% off the list price. If you have ever considered becoming an ISA member, this is a smart time to join!
What’s on Sale During ISA Black Friday Week 2025
During the 2025 ISA Black Friday Week Sale (24 November – 1 December 2025), 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 ISA‑95/IEC 62264 for enterprise-control system integration.
- Events: Registration savings for ISA’s flagship gatherings that connect you with experts, peers and emerging trends.
Featured Picks for 2025
Not sure where to start? Here are some of the most requested offerings that will be included in the 2025 sale window:
Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Industrial Control System (IC32M)
A self-paced, modular course that dives deep into applying the ISA/IEC 62443 framework to protect critical control systems. It clarifies the practical differences between IT security approaches and those suited for OT, SCADA and plant environments — ideal for engineers, security practitioners and operations leaders.
The ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
The global benchmark for OT cybersecurity. These consensus-based 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.
2026 ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit
Coming 16–18 June 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, this event centers on real-world OT cyber risk reduction using the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. Expect expert-led training, curated technical sessions and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
2026 ISA Automation Summit & Expo (ASE)
Mark your calendar for 28–29 September 2026 at Walt Disney World® Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, U.S. Known as “the automation event of the year,” ASE 2026 will bring hands-on learning, strategic insights and peer networking focused on the technologies shaping the future of automation.
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50M)
A self-paced, modular course tailored for the process industries that explores engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis and justification of safety instrumented systems (SIS). Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels (SILs) and evaluate whether systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in the ISA/IEC 61511 (ISA 84) standard.
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.
ISA Membership
In addition to the deep discounts accessible to members during the ISA Black Friday Week Sale, ISA membership offers year-round perks. Engage with your professional peers and experts from around the world, grow your career and give back to automation community both locally and internationally.
Your Moment to Invest in 2026 Readiness
Whether you’re implementing a security framework, upskilling a plant team or preparing to lead strategic initiatives, ISA’s Black Friday Week Sale is the most cost-effective moment to execute your plan. Lock in your 2026 learning roadmap now with structured standards, practical courses and community events that deliver measurable value.
Explore your options and be ready to save during the 2025 ISA Black Friday Week Sale — running 24 November through 1 December 2025.
