MES Bootcamp
Build a Real MES in Just 8 Weeks
Design and deploy a production-ready MES inside Ignition—complete with MySQL, Python, MQTT, and a Unified Namespace backbone. Follow our revamped 8-week cohort or binge the recordings on demand.
Investment: $2,495 one-time
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Always-On Access
8 guided sessions (one hour each) plus a bonus OEE walk-through. Revisit lessons as often as you like, access never expires.
Complete Project Files
Download every SQL script, Ignition project, and slide deck. Follow along line-by-line, then adapt the code for your plant.
Discord Study Group
Ask questions, share screenshots, and get peer support in our private MES Bootcamp channels—staffed by the 4.0 Solutions team.
Certificate of Completion
Show employers, clients, or LinkedIn that you can design and deploy a modern MES from scratch.
About this program
About this course
Most digital-transformation journeys start with MES fundamentals—work-orders, scheduling, OEE, and downtime tracking—because these capabilities deliver fast, measurable wins on the plant floor. This bootcamp shows you exactly how to build (not buy) those features on an open IIoT stack, so you can move from proof-of-concept to production without hidden licensing costs or vendor lock-in.
What you’ll walk away with
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An event-driven MES platform you built yourself
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Ignition as the IIoT engine and UI layer
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A custom MySQL data model designed for MES transactions
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A lightweight Python API that feeds data to dashboards and external apps
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The “Core Four” MES functions in action
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Work-order management
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Line scheduling
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OEE calculations and visualization
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Downtime detection and root-cause tracking
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A launchpad for enterprise scaling
Ready to push beyond a single line? Plug in the Advanced MES Bootcamp modules to extend your UNS, stream data to the cloud, and roll out multi-site architectures.
Whether you’re an integrator, OT/IT professional, developer, or career-changer, you’ll leave this course with a complete, repeatable template—and the confidence to deploy it on your next project.
What you'll learn
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Design a relational schema for MES data in MySQL
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Configure MQTT topics inside a Unified Namespace
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Write Ignition Python scripts for event processing and KPIs
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Build dashboards for OEE and downtime analytics
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Best practices for backup, versioning, & scaling across sites
Requirements
- Laptop with admin rights & Internet connection
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Basic familiarity with PLC/SCADA concepts
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No code experience required
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Commitment to build along with the videos
Training Modules in this program
Week 1 – MES Data Foundations
Week 2 – Ignition Foundations
Week 3 – Event Logic & OEE Basics
Week 4 – Data Modeling with UDTs
Week 5 – UI, Graphics & APIs
Week 6 – Maintenance & Hardening
Week 7 – Deep-Dive OEE Walk-through
Week 8 – Review & Rollout Strategy
MES Advanced - Updating Core MES to Advanced MES Architecture
MES Advanced - ERP Integration and ERP/MES Data Convergence
MES Advanced - Enterprise UNS Integration to Cloud Infrastructure
Meet your lead instructor
Walker Reynolds
Industry 4.0 Solutions Architect & Lead Educator at IIoT University
With more than two decades in steel, automotive, printing, and mining, Walker has architected some of the world’s most advanced digital-factory solutions. He now channels that experience into clear, actionable training—empowering engineers and leaders to build Unified Namespace architectures, deploy MES and IIoT systems, and drive real-world transformation on the plant floor.
Reviews
What students are saying
Hear from engineers, integrators, and leaders who have accelerated their digital transformation journey through our workshops and training programs.
"Mastermind calls cut through the noise of Industry 4.0. They help us focus on the most valuable skills and tech, saving time and ensuring we guide our clients with clarity and confidence."
- Amy Williams
"This course was extremely useful for me and my team. The information Walker shared empowered us to make better decisions for our project."
- Ricardo Uribe
"It was my first time using Ignition Vision and MySQL, and I was able to apply what I learned on a data-tracking job the very next day. The most valuable course I’ve taken—I enjoyed it a lot!"
- Bryce
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Gain the skills, support, and resources to architect real-world industrial data solutions from scratch.
Industrial Data Engineering
MES Bootcamp + Advanced Module Bundle
Become the architect of your own MES—then take it to enterprise scale with our advanced add-ons.Risk-Free Guarantee
What you get
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Lifetime access to the 30-module MES Bootcamp recordings (20 + hours of HD video)
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Project files & scripts for MySQL, Ignition, MQTT/UNS, and OEE dashboards
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Private Discord support for questions, code review, and peer networking
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Advanced Workshop Pack
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MES Advanced Bootcamp – multi-site UNS & cloud pipelines
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Edge → UNS Integration – secure PLC-to-namespace streaming
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DTMA Framework Training – benchmark maturity and roadmap value
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Certificate of completion for employer reimbursement and LinkedIn credibility
Risk-Free Guarantee
Try the MES Bootcamp for 14 days. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll refund you in full—no questions asked.
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