Professional Certification Program

PLC Programming Course Syllabus

Comprehensive 40-hour certification program covering industrial automation, PLC programming, and SCADA systems with hands-on practical training.

Duration

40 hours total training

5 days intensive or 8 weeks part-time

Class Size

Maximum 12 students

Personalized attention guaranteed

Certification

Industry-recognized certificate

Valid for 3 years

Detailed Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Automation

8 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand industrial control systems
  • Learn automation fundamentals
  • Explore PLC hardware components
  • Safety protocols and standards

Topics Covered:

  • • Industrial automation overview
  • • PLC vs other control systems
  • • Hardware architecture
  • • I/O systems and wiring
  • • Safety and lockout procedures

Module 2: Ladder Logic Programming Fundamentals

12 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  • Master ladder logic symbols
  • Write basic control programs
  • Implement timers and counters
  • Debug and troubleshoot programs

Hands-on Labs:

  • • Motor start/stop circuits
  • • Multi-station control
  • • Timer-based sequences
  • • Counter applications
  • • Logic gate implementations

Module 3: Advanced Programming & Data Handling

10 Hours

Advanced Topics:

  • Function blocks and subroutines
  • Data manipulation instructions
  • Analog input/output processing
  • PID control implementation

Practical Projects:

  • • Temperature control system
  • • Process automation
  • • Data logging applications
  • • Recipe management
  • • Batch processing control

Module 4: HMI/SCADA Integration & Final Project

10 Hours

Integration Skills:

  • HMI design principles
  • SCADA system basics
  • Communication protocols
  • Remote monitoring setup

Final Project:

  • • Complete automation system design
  • • PLC programming implementation
  • • HMI interface development
  • • System testing and validation
  • • Project presentation

Prerequisites

Basic Electrical Knowledge

Understanding of electrical circuits and components

Computer Literacy

Basic Windows navigation and file management

English Proficiency

Intermediate level for technical documentation

Recommended Experience

1-2 years in manufacturing or industrial environment

What's Included

Course Materials

Comprehensive manual and reference guides

Software Licenses

90-day trial versions of programming software

Lab Equipment Access

Hands-on training with real PLC hardware

Post-Course Support

6 months email support from instructors

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join hundreds of professionals who have advanced their careers with our comprehensive PLC programming certification.

Course Investment

$2,499

Includes all materials, certification, and support

Next Start Date

Feb 15

Early bird discount available until Feb 1st

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