Advanced PLC Programming Professional Course

Industrial automation now demands engineers who understand more than basic PLC operations. Industries across the Middle East require professionals who can program, diagnose, and integrate PLC systems across multiple platforms. 
The Advanced PLC Programming Professional Course is designed to help you move from foundational knowledge to applied, real-world expertise.

This program provides a deep understanding of ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text, sequential function charts, data handling, troubleshooting, communication protocols, and integration with HMI, SCADA, and VFD systems. 
The focus is simple: make you capable of working on live systems with confidence.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help participants:

• Understand the role of automation technologies in industrial environments.
• Identify the strengths, limitations, and applications of different control systems.
• Approach automation problems technically and logically.
• Develop the ability to configure, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems from multiple brands.

Course Outcomes

After completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial communication systems.
• Program and configure different PLC brands based on site requirements.
• Read, analyze, and modify ladder logic programs safely and accurately.
• Configure HMI and SCADA systems and establish communication with PLCs.
• Set up, tune, and program VFDs for industrial processes.
• Diagnose communication, I/O, and device-level faults.
• Monitor programs online for live troubleshooting.
• Understand and perform PLC-based control panel wiring.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Control, or Robotics.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience.
• Basic understanding of industrial systems and equipment.

Course Outline

The following course outline presents a structured, in-depth learning framework designed to develop advanced, hands-on expertise in industrial automation and PLC systems. Each module builds progressively from control system fundamentals to multi-brand PLC programming, HMI and SCADA integration, VFD configuration, and live troubleshooting practices. The outline emphasizes real-world industrial applications, ensuring participants gain practical skills aligned with site requirements, safety standards, and modern automation environments.

1. Introduction to Industrial Control Systems

• Evolution and history of PLCs
• Comparison of control methods
• Use of relays and switching devices
• NO/NC logic and wiring practices
• Relay-based logic implementation
• Transition from relay systems to PLC-based automation
• Overview of SCADA, PLC, and DCS architectures

2. PLC Systems – Multi-Brand Training 

Brands covered may include: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Delta, Schneider Electric, ABB, GE Fanuc

• PLC hardware anatomy
• Software packages, versions, and licensing
• Controller properties and first-time setup
• Input/output addressing and memory structure
• Configuring software for simulation
• Controller and program tag management
• Practice exercises and logic testing
• Creating interlocks and safety logic
• Timer operations: TON, TOF, RTO
• Counters: CTU, CTD
• Latching, one-shot logic (OSR), reset logic
• Uploading/downloading programs
• Online edits and live modifications
• Math instructions, data conversion, compare/move/limit functions
• Analog I/O configuration and scaling
• Note: Some instructions vary across brands.

3. SCADA Development – InTouch (Schneider Electric)

• SCADA system overview and applications
• Project creation and workspace setup
• Drawing tools, color management, and screen design
• Working with wizards
• Creating control objects with shared tags
• Scripts for tag linking and automation
• Animation properties (fill, movement, orientation, size)
• Condition scripts, data change scripts
• Real-time and historical trending
• Quick functions and advanced scripts
• Practice tasks
• PLC–SCADA interfacing principles
• Binary output interfacing and limitations

4. HMI Configuration – Siemens / Delta

• Selecting the correct HMI model
• Project creation and communication setup
• PLC–HMI addressing and tag configuration
• Designing screens and navigation structure
• Digital and analog tag settings
• Configuring lamps, switches, and numeric fields
• Trends and graphing tools
• Alarm setup and user security
• Using advanced graphical elements

5. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

• Understanding Local, 2-wire, and 3-wire control
• Basic programming parameters
• Local control operations
• Digital input configurations
• Analog input control
• Preset frequency assignment
• Relay output functions
• Terminal and display parameter setup
• Jogging functions
• Advanced parameters (skip frequency, power-up behavior)
• Safety functions and limit-based stopping
• Practice activities

Methodology

Training follows a practical, application-first approach, ensuring learners develop real working skills:

• Batch-wise or One-on-One sessions based on learning preference
• Hands-on practice using real PLC hardware, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA stations
• Scenario-based exercises that simulate industrial problems
• Step-by-step guidance for programming, diagnosing, and interfacing
• Progressive learning flows from fundamentals to advanced applications
• Direct practice in multi-brand environments to build multi-system competence