PLC Programming and Applications Training

for Electronics and Instrumentation Engineers

The PLC Programming and Applications Training is designed to equip Electronics and Instrumentation engineers with practical knowledge and hands-on skills for programming, configuring, and operating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in industrial automation. The course covers PLC fundamentals, programming languages, ladder logic, control applications, and integration with SCADA/DCS systems.

Engineers with experience but without formal certification can undergo a skill assessment to identify knowledge gaps. Targeted training is provided to strengthen weak areas. Participants receive certification and project documentation upon completion. Fresh graduates gain industry-ready PLC skills for automation and control projects.

Why Skill Assessment Is Important

Skill assessment ensures participants are evaluated for:

  • Understanding PLC architecture and components

  • Proficiency in ladder logic, functional block, and structured text programming

  • Ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot control applications

  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and system integration

  • Safety compliance and proper documentation practices

This ensures training focuses on practical competence and readiness for industrial automation roles.

Topics Covered

1. Fundamentals of PLC

  • Introduction to PLCs and industrial automation

  • PLC hardware architecture: CPU, I/O modules, power supply

  • PLC operation, scan cycle, and memory organization

  • Types of PLCs and applications in industry

2. PLC Programming Basics

  • Programming languages: Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text

  • Input/output addressing and configuration

  • Timers, counters, and basic instructions

  • Program flow, loops, and branching

3. Advanced PLC Programming

  • Sequential control and interlocking

  • Analog signal processing and PID control

  • Communication with sensors, actuators, and field devices

  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics

4. Industrial Applications

  • Process control, material handling, and packaging automation

  • Motor control and drive integration

  • Safety circuits and emergency stop logic

  • SCADA and DCS integration for monitoring and control

5. Practical Project Work

  • Writing ladder logic for sample industrial processes

  • Implementing interlocks, timers, and counters

  • Integration of PLC with sensors and actuators

  • SCADA-based monitoring of PLC-controlled systems

  • Project documentation and reporting

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Program and configure PLCs for industrial automation

  • Design and implement control logic for various applications

  • Troubleshoot PLC-based systems and optimize performance

  • Integrate PLCs with SCADA/DCS and field devices

  • Ensure safety, compliance, and proper documentation

  • Execute projects demonstrating practical PLC skills

Certification

Participants who complete skill assessment, training, and project work will receive PLC Programming and Applications Certification for Electronics and Instrumentation Engineers, validating their practical skills and readiness for industrial automation projects.

Who Can Join?

  • Diploma / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, EEE, or E&I

  • Engineers with practical experience in automation but lacking formal certification

  • Maintenance, commissioning, and process control engineers

  • Fresh graduates seeking hands-on exposure to PLC programming and applications