What's Inside?

    1. Welcome to PLC Bootcamp

    2. Meet Your Instructor

    1. Welcome to Part 2

    2. Why Do We Use PLCs?

    3. What Components Make Up a PLC?

    4. How Does a PLC Control a Process?

    5. CODESYS 101

    6. Part 2 Recap

    1. Welcome to Part 3

    2. Create a Project

    3. Configure Variables

    4. Write the Logic

    5. Programming Challenge

    6. Part 3 Recap

    7. Project Files

    1. Simulate and Test Your First PLC Program

    2. Download the Project

    3. Test the Project

    4. Part 4 Recap

    1. Next Steps

About this course

  • Free
  • 20 lessons

Why Sign Up?

  • Learn the Essentials

    PLC Bootcamp teaches you the essential skills required by every PLC programmer. Armed with these skills, you will be able to comfortably add PLC programming to your resume.

  • No Purchases Required

    This course is 100% free and teaches you how to program PLCs using CODESYS, a free development environment that includes a free PLC simulator so you don't have to buy any hardware or software licenses.

  • Practical Examples

    Learn how to apply your knowledge by programming a solution for a common industrial automation application

Make Learning PLC Programming Easy

Learning PLC programming can be hard - most information is hidden behind paywalls, and the free information is outdated. PLC Bootcamp makes learning PLC programming easy by teaching you the most important information that applies to all PLC systems. PLC Bootcamp provides all the knowledge you need to learn PLC Programming in one place at your own pace and completely free.

Master the Essentials

In PLC Bootcamp, you will learn:

  • How to create projects

  • How to write programs in Ladder Diagram

  • How to test programs using a simulated PLC

Learn the Basics of PLC Programming for Free

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FAQ

  • Is this course really free?

    Yes! All of the material is available for free forever and the development software that we use, CODESYS, is available to download for free.

  • When does the course start and finish?

    The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

  • Is this course for me?

    This course is for anyone who wants to write their first PLC program. The people who will get the most value out of this course are people with no PLC experience trying to get into the industry and maintenance technicians who look after PLC systems and want to learn more about how they work. If that sounds like you, then sign up today.