Instrumentation & Control

PLC Programming: Foundations

This PLC Programming training course (Foundations) is an entry-level programme that builds a solid working understanding for newcomers and cross-functional staff. It combines international standards with practical cases from the Gulf, Africa and Europe.

Code: IC103Level: FoundationsField: Instrumentation & ControlFormats: 5 or 10 days · classroom, online, in-house

Objectives

  • Explain the core principles, terminology and governing standards of PLC Programming
  • Apply proven methods and tools for PLC Programming to real workplace situations
  • Analyse performance data to find risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Compare your practice with international benchmarks and regional case studies
  • Build a practical action plan to apply PLC Programming in your organisation

Who should attend

Instrument and control engineers, automation technicians and control room staff.

Course outline — 5 days

  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsPLC Programming
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsPLC Programming
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performancePLC Programming
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesPLC Programming
  5. Day 5
    Best practice, assessment and action planPLC Programming
10-day outline
  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsPLC Programming
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsPLC Programming
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performancePLC Programming
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesPLC Programming
  5. Day 5
    Best practice review and mid-course assessmentPLC Programming
  6. Day 6
    Advanced analysis techniquesPLC Programming
  7. Day 7
    Digital tools, data and softwarePLC Programming
  8. Day 8
    Practical labs and simulationsPLC Programming
  9. Day 9
    Regional benchmarks and lessons learnedPLC Programming
  10. Day 10
    Capstone project and final assessmentPLC Programming

Upcoming sessions 2027–2030

CityDatesDuration
Sharm El Sheikh28 Aug 2028 – 1 Sep 20285 days
Milan14 May 2029 – 18 May 20295 days
Muscat23 Dec 2029 – 27 Dec 20295 days
Amsterdam18 Feb 2030 – 22 Feb 20305 days
Cairo15 Apr 2030 – 26 Apr 203010 days

No public session is listed yet. We can run this course in any city on your dates, online, or at your company.

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