Learn PLC Programming from Scratch for Beginners
Why do you need PLC training?
Programmable Logic Controllers are the cornerstone of the Automation Industry and it's now becoming a necessity for Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance) to have some form of PLC experience. Our self-paced, PLC Programming for Industry eLearning course has been designed by Controls Engineers with over 40 years of engineering experience which can be accessed at a time and date to suit you and provides you with the PLC experience required for shop-floor Engineers in today's industry.
Siemens PLC Programming Courses
Why do you need Siemens PLC training?
Siemens S7 Programmable Logic Controllers are some of the most popular PLCs, worldwide and TIA Portal/STEP7 Professional are the software packages used to program the Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300 and S7-400 PLCs. These PLCs are the cornerstone of the Automation Industry and it's now becoming a necessity for Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance) to have some form of PLC experience. Our self-paced, Siemens TIA Portal Programming and Siemens STEP7 Professional Programming eLearning courses have been designed by Controls Engineers who actively use Siemens TIA Portal and STEP7 Professional on the shop-floor with live processes to help provide you with the correct experience required for shop-floor Engineers to work with Siemens PLCs in today's industry.
Allen Bradley PLC Programming Courses
Why do you need Allen Bradley PLC training?
Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers are some of the most popular PLCs, worldwide and RSLogix 5000/RSLogix 500 are the software packages used to program the Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix and SLC500 PLCs. These PLCs are the cornerstone of the Automation Industry and it's now becoming a necessity for Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance) to have some form of PLC experience. Our self-paced, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 Programming and Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 Programming eLearning courses have been designed by Controls Engineers who actively use Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500 on the shop-floor with live processes to help provide you with the correct experience required for shop-floor Engineers to work with Allen Bradley PLCs in today's industry.
Free PLC & HMI Training Tutorials
Check out over 30 free PLC & HMI training tutorials
Our free tutorials cover a range of topics related to PLCs and HMIs including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron and Mitsubishi.
Customer Reviews
William Skidmore
1 year ago
I recently completed the Siemens Step 7 training course. I undertake lots of courses due to the nature of my job and this is one of the best I have been to. Alan and Jay delivered the course brilliantly, very helpful and explained everything in an easy to understand format.
Sully Duzen
1 year ago
Matt Walker
2 years ago
Completed the EAL Siemens PLC Industrial Maintenance & Fault Finding Pro 1&2 Siemens TIA Portal course at Scantime In Newcastle this week. Excellent training course delivered by Chris and Alan who are very experienced and knowledgeable engineers. Enjoyed every minute and feel much more knowledgeable than I did a week ago. I look forward to booking onto the Level 3. Thanks again.
Mohan Dharmalingam
2 years ago
Fantastic opportunity for freshers to PLC. Friendly tutors and great support was given throughout the course. I strongly recommend Scantime Automation to anyone who wish to progress in their career.
Stephen Greenfield
2 years ago
Really helpful and enthusiastic team. In depth and practical knowledge of PLCs. Will definitely be coming back.
Jay Campbell
2 years ago
Great training and friendly staff
Pete Rodwell
2 years ago
Great course. suitable for anyone regardless of past programming experience. Chris presents the course in an interesting and easy going way. would highly recommend.
sajan varghese samuel
3 years ago
Completed EAL level 1&2 Siemens PLC course at this institution. Course content is taught by experienced professionals. Highly recommend for this course.
graham wallace
3 years ago
Completed Siemens TIA training. Enjoyable course. Good content and delivered well by course trainer, Alan.
Christopher Lindridge
3 years ago
Excellent facility and the delivery staff are competent, experienced trainers with a vast range of industrial knowledge. Having the opportunity to be hands-on with the PLC systems alongside the top class delivery makes a difference as you can learn at your own pace.
Up to date resources, learning logbooks and equipment all add to the quality of the programme.
Definitely reccomended to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of PLC automation.
Many thanks to Chris, Dave and the Scantime team.
Up to date resources, learning logbooks and equipment all add to the quality of the programme.
Definitely reccomended to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of PLC automation.
Many thanks to Chris, Dave and the Scantime team.
Mark Horner
3 years ago
My colleagues and I of Essity UK wish to share our gratitude for the skills and knowledge we have gained, and continue to gain as we upskill in Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal. Many thanks to Alan, Chris, Dave and David.
James Sherry
3 years ago
Great experience great teacher (alan) I was new to plc and now I feel like I know alot and I'm ready to get started. Definitely reccomend
Mason S
3 years ago
Good experience. Knowledgable tutor. Gives a good understanding of maintaining and fault finding the PLC
scott logan
3 years ago
Completed the EAL Siemens PLC Industrial Maintenance & Fault Finding Pro (IMFFP®) 1&2 course at Scantime In Newcastle this week. Excellent training course delivered by Alan who is very experienced and knowledgeable engineer with years of industry experience. Enjoyed every minute and feel very confident to maintain and fault find on Siemens PLC’s back in the workplace.
Aaron Layfield
3 years ago
Just finished a EAL level 1&2 Siemens PLC course. Course content is great delivered by true professionals with real industry knowledge. Definitely recommend to all engineers.
Andy Mather
3 years ago
Really enjoyed the course. Trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. :)
Mark Taylor
3 years ago
Absolutely class! Would highly recommend to anyone of any ability level. First class!!
layton robinson
3 years ago
Excellent step 7 training. Highly recommend this course to any aspiring automation engineer.
Andrew Wall
3 years ago
Fantastic 10 day course delivered by Dave and Chris Simm. Their years of experience and passion for their field really shows. Through the use of the latest hardware and software combined with an exceptionally well designed curriculum and classrooms, it makes for a great training environment. I would highly recommend Scantime to anybody wanting to learn more about PLC’s. Will hopefully be returning in the future for further training.
Mic TheDaddy
4 years ago
Chris did a great job, was very knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. The course was a great way to gain a greater understanding of plcs and how we use them
Oliver Parker
4 years ago
Excellent course, really well run and structured. Little to no fluff, and the booklets provided are really informative and easy to navigate. Our instructor Chris is obviously very knowledgeable about the subject. He was able to relate our learning to our environment really well. Overall a very positive learning experience
Andrew Williams
4 years ago
Chris was our instructor for the week. Very knowledgeable with vast experience in many different industries. Would highly recommend that anyone who wants to learn PLC's the correct way. Contact these guys
Philip White
4 years ago
Very experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge. Comfortable learning environment. I very much enjoyed the course, highly recommended especially if you have limited or no experience in PLCs.
David McAfee
4 years ago
Step 7 lvl 1&2 course has great content. Really helpful for understanding step 7 basic capabilities with some expansion into more complex features. Good step to progressing a career in PLC controlled industry. Training complex is well situated with good amenities and a cafe. Course instructors have a wealth of knowledge and also have a laugh.
Hope to return for further courses and would highly recommend for newcomers to the PLC world.
Hope to return for further courses and would highly recommend for newcomers to the PLC world.
Scott Stephen
4 years ago
Really good course for Allen Bradly PLC. Will help further my career. Will be returning for the level 3 course. Highly recommend, Chris was a great lecturer and fully explained the course and gave real life examples of the code we were learning.
MechanicalMan 300
4 years ago
Completed EAL Siemens TIA Portal IMFFP 1&2, absolutely brilliant course. Learnt so much. Really well delivered and great course notes.
Lots of practical as well as theory.
Classroom’s and kit really well setup.
Definitely recommended.
Lots of practical as well as theory.
Classroom’s and kit really well setup.
Definitely recommended.
Nicola Elliott
4 years ago
Well paced and easy to follow. Good real world examples. Ideal for beginners and good refreshing for those that have experience already.
Craig Usher
4 years ago
Completed EAL Siemens training lead by Alan, David and Chris. Great learning materials and presentation. Felt well prepared for assesments.
Anton Lapinski
4 years ago
Really enjoyed training at Scantime. Chris has a wealth of knowledge across all PLCs old and new and is a great teacher. Hardware and software on the course is to a high standard and it was nice that everyone had their own PLC to program. The pace of the course was excellent and I can't wait to return for the next level. Thank you to all at Scantime for delivering such high quality training
darren beeching
4 years ago
A big thankyou to Chris and Co. at Scantime for an enjoyable week learning Siemens TIA. Excellent facilities, good atmosphere for learning and staff with great knowledge and experience of all things PLC. An easy recommendation for anyone interested in PLC training. I will also add that the online courses are another good source of learning, I've completed two so far and they have definitely been beneficial.
Mark McCluskey
4 years ago
Completed the Siemens TIA fault finding course, it was a breath of fresh air to do a course which was actually relevant to my job and had plenty practical techniques which I could easily implement to make fault finding easier at work. Each day was well paced, with a wide range of hardware available, learning material was well delivered with a mixture of practical hands on experience and very informative tutoring from lecturers who had a wealth of knowledge and were extremely helpful.
Rajan Kandola
4 years ago
Did PLC Programming for Industry course. I am new to the industry so have no idea, this course was very helpful. It starts smalls and gradually builds up and in the process builds up your confidence as well. highly recommend
Chris Batty
4 years ago
Just completed courses 1 and 2 with Scantime. Excellent delivery by the Engineers who have numerous years of experience across all industries and sectors. I'd already covered PLC's at University, but this was more useful in industry. They learn you how to use the vast array of tools within the PLC to quickly fault find, thereby reducing downtime. Would definitely recommend Scantime for any company looking to train up they're Technicians / Engineers. Looking forward to the level 3 course. Thanks to all at Scantime.
Dan Hargreaves
4 years ago
Absolutely brilliant experience learning about PLC’s!
The staff are friendly, superb and very knowledgeable. Their setup is awesome and the pricing is perfect for the quality of the content.
Very very highly recommended for all companies who use automation or for people wanting to get into PLC’s and their connected devices!
The staff are friendly, superb and very knowledgeable. Their setup is awesome and the pricing is perfect for the quality of the content.
Very very highly recommended for all companies who use automation or for people wanting to get into PLC’s and their connected devices!
Jordan Howe
4 years ago
Excellent training course delivered well by Chris. I feel like a PLC wizard now. Thanks a lot
Ryan Brown
4 years ago
Brilliant course. This course gave me a good foundation to work from in addition to the online courses they provide. I'll definitely be back for the level 3 course, to progress my PLC skills on the shop floor.
Krzychu G
4 years ago
Great courses with plenty of knowledge and information in terms of automation. All explained from basics so highly recommended to any one who’s willing to attend.
Michael Gallagher
4 years ago
Brilliant course, well delivered. Lectures informative. Great environment.
Niall Mccloskey
4 years ago
I’ve been in maintenance for a fair number of years now working with inputs and outputs in the field.
This course is fantastic to give a deeper knowledge and understanding of the internal workings of plcs.
I have gained the ability to understand step 7 from a completely different perspective and even the ability to fault find and diagnose faults and issues internally.
I very much recommend scantime and this course to level up your skills as an maintenance engineer.
Thank you Scantime!
This course is fantastic to give a deeper knowledge and understanding of the internal workings of plcs.
I have gained the ability to understand step 7 from a completely different perspective and even the ability to fault find and diagnose faults and issues internally.
I very much recommend scantime and this course to level up your skills as an maintenance engineer.
Thank you Scantime!
Martin Dallow
4 years ago
Very enjoyable and informative training provided by Chris. Good facilities and mixture of theory and practical based training made the course easy to understand.
Josh Spratt
4 years ago
Used Scantime for training recently and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn automation engineering. Very Knowledgeable tutors and courses for everyone
Nicky Long
4 years ago
Excellent training course. Fantastic course delivery and delivered at a pace that suited the team. Chris is very knowledgeable and has a broad knowledge of various systems and has carried out work in the real world so uses his experience to enhance the overall training experience. would highly recommend and hope to return to further my PLC knowledge.
Many Thanks to the Scantime team.
Nicky Long
Senior RME Tech
Amazon
Many Thanks to the Scantime team.
Nicky Long
Senior RME Tech
Amazon
dan cornish
4 years ago
Just completed City & Guilds Siemens TIA Portal Industrial Maintenance & Fault Finding Pro level 3. Another excellent course delivered from Dave and the lads from scantime. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience which they are passing onto new control engineers. fully recommend.
Adam McPartland
4 years ago
Great course! Found the structure easy to follow and I look forward to returning for further training.
Chris Levers
4 years ago
Fantastic Training Company!
I completed the level 2 Allen Bradley PLC maintenance and fault finding course in February 22. Chris and team were very professional and excellent at delivering the course material in a way anyone with any ability could understand well.
Scantime have all the kit necessary to complete the training in a fun and interesting way!
I will be returning for the level three course and to be fair cannot wait! Definitely five stars!
Thanks again
C Levers
RME Tech Amazon EMA2
I completed the level 2 Allen Bradley PLC maintenance and fault finding course in February 22. Chris and team were very professional and excellent at delivering the course material in a way anyone with any ability could understand well.
Scantime have all the kit necessary to complete the training in a fun and interesting way!
I will be returning for the level three course and to be fair cannot wait! Definitely five stars!
Thanks again
C Levers
RME Tech Amazon EMA2
Allen Brown
4 years ago
Great course, David made understanding it very easy. A great teacher and great course all round.
kevin bell
4 years ago
Excellent course, very well presented with friendly and engaging staff.
Very knowledgeable and delivered brilliantly!
Very knowledgeable and delivered brilliantly!
James Phillips
4 years ago
Brilliant course and tutors. Thoroughly recommend them for their PLC training!
Adam Graney
4 years ago
Great course with a very knowledgeable instructor - looking forward to the next course
Roger Moliner
5 years ago
I took the Siemens Step 7 Professional Programming (Modules 1&2) e-learning course. In my opinion it is a great course to learn the Step 7 software basics in an easy and understandable way. You only will learn the most important aspects. I think once you finish the course you will be able to develop your skills by yourself.
Vee Vardhan
5 years ago
The course provided a really good insight to the Allen Bradley PLCs to me and my colleagues. It covered every tiny details relating to the PLCs. They also helped me with out of course questions I raised and made a lot of things clearer to me. I would recommend this training to others and will see the Scantime crew for further trainings.
Mahadi Hasan
5 years ago
The content of the training was absolutely spot on for someone who just started to learn about Ladder Logic programming using Siemens TIA portal. The hands on experience to use TIA portal was really helpful for me. The course tutor spent a lot of time during my training to answer my questions, it felt like class room experience.
Daniel Johnston
5 years ago
The course provided exactly what was expected and more! There was a significant amounts of information and details provided throughout and all questions where answered with consistency and clarity. I would highly recommend this facility for anyone seeking training/support with regards to PLC's, automation and process control.
George Haworth
5 years ago
Excellent course. The tutor was not only highly knowledgeable about the subject matter but also able to deliver complex ideas clearly, always relating back to first principles. I have taken many different courses over the years and this was by far one of the best.