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PLC Programming and Industrial Automation

The programmable logic controller runs most of the automation on a plant, and staff who can program and diagnose it keep production moving. This course builds practical skills in PLC programming, from logic and instructions to input, output and communications. Delegates leave able to read, edit and troubleshoot common PLC programs.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe PLC hardware and how a PLC scans.
  • Read and write ladder logic and basic instructions.
  • Handle digital and analogue input and output.
  • Use timers, counters and data handling.
  • Connect PLCs to field devices and networks.
  • Diagnose and correct common program faults.

Course outline

  1. 01PLC hardware and scan cycle
  2. 02Input and output modules
  3. 03Ladder logic basics
  4. 04Timers, counters and comparisons
  5. 05Analogue signals and scaling
  6. 06Data handling and functions
  7. 07Communications and networks
  8. 08Program structure and documentation
  9. 09Fault finding and diagnostics
  10. 10Safety and good practice

Who should attend

Instrumentation, control, electrical and automation technicians and engineers who program, maintain or troubleshoot PLC based systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
5 to 9 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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