For Controls Engineers
Industrial Programming Pro: Ready to advance your career into controls engineering or develop your interest in creating programs? Here’s how to take the next step. Our hands-on and practical City & Guilds Assured IPP training courses teach you how to design PLC programs for industrial applications from the ground up, safely and efficiently with PLCs.
Who’s it for?
Our 4-day IPP courses are for engineers who want to move into controls engineering or who have an interest in creating programs.
They’re primarily designed for maintenance engineers looking to take the next step in their career.
What you’ll learn
Our Industrial Programming Pro courses ensure you understand best-practice programming techniques in the design and development of programs from scratch.
The course focus
The main focus of our Industrial Programming Pro courses is on the creation of programs from scratch.
This includes:
As the levels progress, you’ll gradually implement more advanced controls, including HMI programming, remote IO handling and networking.
Leave downtime behind
Get personal access to PLC programming software and Live PLCs, together with a customised IPP training handbook.
City & Guilds Assured certification and digital credentials
Peace of mind that you’ll learn all the skills you need, assessed and accredited by City & Guilds. Successful completion of an IPP course leads to a City & Guilds Assured certification which recognises competence at a given level.
Designed for you
Our controls engineers speak your language and work hard to make each session valuable and enjoyable.
Continuous Learning
1/year access to the relevant eLearning course to help you stay up to date with your new skillset.
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Everything else you need to know.
How often do Scantime’s courses run?
Once released, our IPP courses will run weekly at our training centres in Gateshead and Alderley Park.
Can I learn more than one PLC software package during the PLC training course?
Our IPP training will focus on one PLC software package to ensure you receive in-depth and comprehensive training. Similar to our IMFFP® courses, if you work with multiple PLCs or want to expand your skills across different platforms, we will offer a 2-day Bolt-on course for those who have successfully completed IPP.
Can I attend as an individual?
Absolutely! Our courses are open to everyone, whether you’re sponsored by a company or joining as an individual. They’re especially popular with people looking to switch careers or enhance their CV with new skills.
What resources do you provide during the hands-on IPP course?
When you join one of our training courses, you’ll have your own dedicated training station complete with a computer, PLC programming software, and a SCADA system.
You’ll also receive a Scantime workbook to track your progress throughout the course. This detailed resource is yours to keep, making it an excellent reference tool long after training is complete.
Are there any assessments on a hands-on IPP course?
Yes, the course includes an assessment, one for each module, designed to ensure you’ve understood the material. You’ll receive your results on the same day after completing each assessment.
Pass Marks and Points Available:
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Absolutely. We’ll give you a City & Guilds certificate, and a digital credential when you successfully complete of any of our IPP course modules.
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