Get unlimited access to all of the training material you need to become a competent PLC programmer. No hardware of software license required.
Enroll for $25
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Dan Malone
The best course I have ever taken on PLC programming. I love the way Ken explains new concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
Mariella Secci
I've had a lot of fun following this course and building projects from scratch. I'm not only learning how to build software, I'm learning how to think like a programmer.
There is a shortage of Industrial Automation professionals worldwide.
According to a study by the UK government, the country needs 186,000 skilled recruits per year to fill the open positions in the UKÂ alone.
In fact, Controls Engineers with PLC programming experience are in such high demand that companies are offering great salaries to attract new talent and even better salaries to those advancing their skills.
According to Glassdoor, the average Controls Engineer gets paid over $100,000 USD, and that number is increasing.
And the best controls engineers earn even more. As an controls engineering contractor, I was charging clients over $750 USD per day for my services.
Yes, high demand means great paychecks.
‍So what does the global shortage mean for you? It means opportunity.
Developing your PLC programming skills means rapidly growing your career potential and climbing that salary ladder quickly, whilst doing rewarding work for businesses that need you.
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Although it’s a booming market, the career path is unclear.
How are you meant to train yourself to become a controls engineer or learn PLC programming?
Employers are ready to pay good money, but they still expect certain skills and don’t offer any guidance on where to learn them.
Instead, you’re left to your own devices, guessing at what you need to learn next and paying a small fortune to get it.
PLC programming courses can cost $1000s+ of dollars per course, and even then, how do you know what are the right skills for advancing to the lucrative top-level positions?
You need guidance from high-level experts that were once in your position. You need the confidence of understanding the industry, where you fit in, and what employers are expecting.
So... how do you improve your controls engineering skills and earn promotions that match your growth?
The answer is simple:
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Learn PLCÂ programming by building a portfolio of more than 10 projects.
Get unlimited access to all of the training material you need to become a competent PLC programmer. No hardware of software licenses required.
Enroll for $25
Welcome to Applied PLCÂ Programming:Â the best course to learn PLCÂ programming skills and advance your career.
With Applied PLCÂ Programming, you get access to a comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know about PLC programming to truly become a professional.
In this course, you will use free software to develop a portfolio of projects based on common industrial automation applications. Along the way, you learn how to program using the major PLC programming languages and, more importantly, you will learn how to think like a PLC programmer. By the end of the course, you will be able to design high-quality industrial software based on a set of user requirements.
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Applied PLC Programming is designed to be a roadmap to take you from where you are today to a competent, professional PLC programmer.
Content
Immediate access to all of the lessons, challenges and lab files.
Support
Direct access to PLCÂ programming experts and other students through the online forum.
Certification
Earn a certificate upon completion of the course that can be added to your resume to prove that you are an expert.
This training covers everything that a PLC programmer needs to know. You can master:
Ladder Diagram
Function Block Diagram
Structured Text
Sequencers
State Machines
Mode Management
Functions/Function Blocks
Programming Best Practices
....and much, much more.
Applied PLCÂ Programming contains all of my knowledge about PLC programming to teach you what you need to know as quickly and easily as possible.
This course covers a full range of topics from beginner, to intermediate and advanced techniques, suitable for both someone brand new to PLC programming and for existing industrial automation professionals.
In one single course, you can grow to absolute confidence in your skills and knowledge. You will be a competent PLC programer and be able to show your skills easily to any future employers.
Project 1:Â From A to B
Learn the basics of PLC programming by controlling a simple conveyor.
Project 2:Â From A to B (Set and Reset)
Learn how and when to use Set Coil and Reset Coil instructions
Project 3:Â Filling Tank (Timers)
Learn how to create time delays using Timer instructions and how to work with numeric data types in your PLC projects.
Queue of Items (Counters)
Learn how to count using Counter instructions and how to design modular PLC software.
Assembler
Learn how to write sequencers to control sequential processes and structure larger PLCÂ projects.
Assembler (Analog)
Learn how to work with analog electrical signals and control complex processes.
Automated Warehouse
Learn how to work with multi-dimensional arrays to store and retrieve data used in a process.
Converge Station
Learn how to manage interfaces between different components in a system by converging two flows of products.
Elevator (Basic)
Learn how to use modular PLC programming techniques to reduce the effort involved in controlling similar equipment throughout a plant.
Elevator (Advanced)
Learn how to define how a process behaves using recipes and track the status of objects in a system.
Palletizer
Learn how to use recipes to define a palletizing pattern for a palletizer.
Pick and Place (Basic)
Learn how to develop the controls for a simple pick and place system.
Pick and Place (XYZ)
Learn how to develop the controls for a complex pick and place system where products are loaded onto a pallet.
Production Line
Learn how to develop the controls for a production line with multiple machines.
Separating Station
Learn how to interact with intelligent devices like machine vision sensors to detect and sort different products.
Sorting by Height (Basic)
Learn how to sort products based on height.
Sorting by Height (Advanced)
Learn how to sort products based on height using a turntable.
Sorting by Weight
Learn how to retrieve data from a scale to sort by products by weight.
Sorting Station
Learn how to track and sort products on a conveyor.
Applied PLCÂ Programming is the hard work of Ken Bourke, an automation professional based in Ireland.
Ken has over 10 years experience working in industrial automation in various roles.
Ken is a self-taught PLC programmer who has worked in various roles including commissioning engineer, controls project engineer, senior controls project engineer, controls architect, and software consultant in industries including material handling, medical device, and pharmaceutical production.
In these roles, Ken has led teams of up to 25 controls engineers to deliver multi-million dollar projects globally.
Ken is a true expert in his field and is committed to helping you understand PLC programming easily. He is available to answer your questions and guide your learning experience through the forums.
You're in safe hands here.
Learn PLCÂ programming by building a portfolio of more than 10 projects.
Get unlimited access to all of the training material you need to become a competent PLC programmer. No hardware of software licenses required.
Enroll for $25Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to learn PLC programming or take their PLC programming skills to the next level. you don't need previous programming experience, access to hardware, or software licenses to follow this course.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn how program PLCs and how to think like a PLC programmer. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop a PLC project from scratch based on a set of functional requirements. Basically, you will be a professional PLC programmer.
Why is this course so cheap?
This isn't my primary source of income and my main goal is to give back to the community. I have tried to make this course as affordable as possible so the most people can benefit from it.
Is this course worth the money?
I spent 100+ hours working on this & providing the best resources available on the market. This is a shortcut to learning PLC programming for an affordable price.
Applied PLCÂ Programming contains all of my knowledge about PLC programming to teach you what you need to know as quickly and easily as possible.
This course covers a full range of topics from beginner, to intermediate and advanced techniques, suitable for both someone brand new to PLC programming and for existing industrial automation professionals.
In one single course, you can grow to absolute confidence in your skills and knowledge. You will be a competent PLC programer and be able to show your skills easily to any future employers.
