🎛️Instrumentation, Control & Automation

Advanced Diploma in PLC Programming

IGT-ICA-034Advanced Diploma10 daysIn-person · Live online · In-house (corporate)VR availableEnglish / Arabic

Course overview

This ten-day advanced diploma takes participants from first principles to confident, independent application of PLC Programming. Week one builds the technical foundation and standards; week two moves to advanced methods, risk, quality and digital tools, ending with an integrated group project.

The programme suits professionals who want a structured, in-depth qualification and a portfolio of applied work they can use in their organisation.

Learning objectives

  • Master the full body of knowledge of PLC Programming
  • Apply standards, regulations and codes in real projects
  • Carry out calculations, analysis and design checks independently
  • Integrate risk, quality and safety considerations
  • Use modern digital tools and emerging practice
  • Deliver an applied project with measurable outcomes

Who should attend

Instrument, control and automation engineers and technicians, process engineers and system integrators.

Daily outline

  1. Day 1Foundations of PLC Programming
  2. Day 2Standards, regulations and terminology
  3. Day 3Core techniques and tools
  4. Day 4Data, calculations and analysis
  5. Day 5Week-one workshop and progress assessment
  6. Day 6Advanced methods and design considerations
  7. Day 7Risk, quality and safety aspects
  8. Day 8Digital tools and emerging practice
  9. Day 9Integrated case study and group project
  10. Day 10Project presentations, final exam and certification

Training methodology

Interactive instructor-led sessions, worked examples, group exercises, real case studies, daily quizzes and pre/post assessments. Online sessions run live with the instructor, with recordings and digital materials. Selected practical skills can be practised in immersive virtual-reality simulations on request.

Certificate: ITQAN Global Training certificate of completion for participants who meet attendance requirements and pass the assessment.

Dates and venues 2027–2030

DateVenueFee
11–22 Jan 2027Kuala Lumpur$8,750Register
7–18 Jun 2027Live online$4,950Register
13–24 Dec 2027Nairobi$8,750Register
2–13 Jan 2028Riyadh$8,750Register
8–19 May 2028Live online$4,950Register
6–17 Nov 2028Geneva$8,750Register
12–23 Feb 2029Tokyo$8,750Register
6–17 Aug 2029Live online$4,950Register
10–21 Dec 2029Kuala Lumpur$8,750Register
11–22 Feb 2030Istanbul$8,750Register
19–30 Aug 2030Live online$4,950Register
2–13 Sep 2030Kuala Lumpur$8,750Register

Need other dates or another city? We run this course on demand for groups, anywhere in the world. Corporate & Custom →

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