Master Industrial Automation From Fundamentals to Hands-On Integration
MASTER TODAY. CONTROL TOMORROW. AUTOMATE THE FUTURE.
Stop reacting to industrial system failures. Master the software, wiring, and programming that drive modern automation.
In today’s highly automated industrial landscapes, the demand for professionals who understand how to configure and link physical controllers to supervisory systems is sky-high. When an automation system goes offline, every minute of lost production represents severe financial losses.
This comprehensive 40-Hour Blended Course equips you with the in-demand skills to design, wire, program, and troubleshoot real-world PLC setups and SCADA interfaces. By combining theoretical online learning with robust, hands-on labs at our dedicated training facility, you will learn to confidently bridge the gap between field hardware and control room software.
Training At A Glance
- Current Intake: September Intake in Progress
- Total Duration: 40 Training Hours across 4 Weeks (10 Hours per week)
- Weekly Schedule:
- 3 Virtual Classes (2 Hours each for conceptual theory)
- 1 Practical Physical Class (4 Hours of physical lab work)
- Physical Location: Viscar Training Center, UpperHill, Nairobi
- Training Investment: Kshs. 35,000/-
Core Competencies You Will Gain
Through this intensive program, you will develop the practical capacity to:
- Design and Wire PLC Systems: Learn physical hardware layouts, digital/analog input and output (I/O) wiring, and safe processing unit setups.
- Program in Ladder Logic: Write, test, and debug functional code using core instructions, timers, counters, and comparators.
- Build Interactive SCADA Interfaces: Create dynamic plant monitor screens with real-time tracking, historical trends, and runtime data logs.
- Establish Communication Links: Seamlessly link controllers using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet/IP.
- Isolate and Resolve Faults: Troubleshoot physical wiring errors, communication dropouts, and logical code bugs systematically.
The Viscar Training Advantage
- Real Industrial Hardware Benches: You won’t learn solely from simulations. You will work with live, physical PLC and HMI/SCADA training benches at our center.
- Blended Professional Schedule: Balance your full-time job with professional upskilling through our flexible virtual lectures and weekend physical labs.
- Expert Industry Practitioners: Benefit from lessons built on real scenario-based exercises and failovers designed by practicing industrial automation engineers.
- Fully Accredited Certification: Your credentials are bound by a globally aligned curriculum and recognized by key local and international regulatory frameworks.
Who Is This For?
This curriculum is carefully optimized for technical professionals looking to master control room engineering, including:
- Electrical, Control, & Project Engineers
- Plant Technicians & Operators
- Technical Trainers & TVET Instructors
- Automation & MEP Enthusiasts
Download the Full Course Syllabus
This integrated course maps out a clear progress path across 4 comprehensive weeks, guiding you from hardware basics up to a complete multi-actuator integration project.
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Accelerate Your Career in Automation
Spaces on our physical laboratory benches are strictly capped to ensure optimal hands-on access to equipment and software interfaces for every trainee. Reserve your slot today and learn to control the systems of tomorrow.