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PLC Fundamentals (Level I)

This course will give a person with no prior experience the basic tools necessary to create a PLC program from scratch.
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This course will give a person with no prior experience the basic tools necessary to create a PLC program from scratch.
Platform: Udemy
Video: 21h 25m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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The course includes 21h 25m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 6 hours 56 minutes of 93 PLC courses on Udemy.
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About the course

This course (only ten dollars on PLC Dojo) is designed to equip the novice with no prior PLC programming experience with the basic tools necessary to create a complete PLC program using ladder logic common to most current platforms. 
Using the Rockwell software RSLogix 500 and FactoryTalk View Studio, we will be covering such topics as general controls, digital and analog IO, ladder logic programming, alarm / notification handling, HMI, emulation, best practices and more. 
In the end, we will go through an entire, working PLC program and HMI line by line to solidify comprehension of the learning objectives.

What’s covered in each of the five PLC courses I teach here and on my own PLC Dojo site?

This course, (PLC Fundamentals) teaches you how to program with the focus on ladder logic, which is the most popular PLC programming language.  The goal is to teach you everything you need to know to make a PLC do what you want it to do.  You are also given all the software necessary to both CREATE and RUN your own programs live – right on your own computer. For some people, that’s all they really need.

But for the people who want to really master PLC programming, they have the option of continuing into the advanced material with me.

Applied Logic (Level 2) forces you to take what you’ve learned and solve problem after progressively harder problem unassisted.  You get a spec and are told simply: “Make it work, and don’t progress until you have.”  After, you get to watch me solve each one as well.  By the end, you don’t just know how to program – you are a PROGRAMMER.
Process Visualization (Level 3) gives you both knowledge and experience in FIVE different HMI / SCADA development environments.  By the end, you’ve created several COMPLETE visualization (screen) projects that you can actually run on your own computer (and SHOW PEOPLE in an interview) with no additional hardware.
IEC Paradigms (Level 4) is only for the heavyweights.  This course teaches you how to program using all five IEC programming languages (plus one more) in multiple environments.  There are projects as well, so by the end, you have seen it all and DONE it all as well.  There won’t be anything anybody can show you that you won’t already be familiar with.
TIA Portal Master Project (Level 5) is the culmination of everything. In that course, you’ll program an entire power plant using all five PLC programming languages (in PARALLEL!) with a full HMI. It’s a massive and complex project that really showcases your talents in an interview!

What can you learn from this course?

✓ By the end of this course, you will be able to create a PLC program from scratch.
✓ The primary and overall objective of this course is to give a novice an understanding of PLC programming, ladder logic, and the inner workings of a standard HMI (Human-Machine Interface).
✓ Students will learn the difference between digital and analog signals and how to bring them into a PLC, process them, and send them back out.
✓ Students will be familiarized enough with a sufficient variety of ladder logic instructions to create a complete PLC program from scratch.
✓ Students will explore basic, standard controls techniques for things like HOA control, level control, pump control, and (on at least an introductory level) PID control loops.
✓ Students will develop an understanding of alarm and notification programming, and the relevant considerations to safety and operator usability.
✓ Students will be introduced to HMI development and given a general understanding of how an HMI program works.

What you need to start the course?

• There is no software, hardware or experience required in order to complete this course, but practicing the techniques discussed on an emulator or live PLC are necessary steps toward eventual mastery.

Who is this course is made for?

• This course is written for anybody who wants to become functional with ladder logic as quickly as possible.

Are there coupons or discounts for PLC Fundamentals (Level I) ? What is the current price?

The course costs $15.99. And currently there is a 20% discount on the original price of the course, which was $19.99. So you save $4 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $21.4 of 93 PLC courses. So this course is 25% cheaper than the average PLC course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the PLC Fundamentals (Level I) course?

YES, PLC Fundamentals (Level I) has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the PLC Fundamentals (Level I) course, but there is a $4 discount from the original price ($19.99). So the current price is just $15.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Paul Lynn?

Paul Lynn has created 8 courses that got 27,128 reviews which are generally positive. Paul Lynn has taught 67,647 students and received a 4.7 average review out of 27,128 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Paul Lynn is an instructor that you can trust.
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My PLC courses are always ten dollars a piece on www dot PLC dojo dotcom.

     By degree, I’m an MBA, however after a few years on the road full-time as a management consultant, I fell into and in love with engineering. 
     My PLC / HMI experience includes projects from $10k up to about $40m, primarily within the realm of chemical processing and filtration.  I am competent programming Rockwell, Siemens and a handful of smaller technologies. 
     I’ve also had the pleasure of designing most of the same systems I used to program.  My competencies in this area include full design, 3D modeling and drafting of assembly and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD and / or Inventor.  I’ve designed mobile systems that were built in shipping containers up to one that filled a two-story building. 
     Before engineering, I developed and implemented CI (Continuous Improvement) management systems in companies across America in various industries to include a military finance organization, a printing company, a mortgage bank, a candy factory (my personal favorite), a nuclear products manufacturer, a major producer of coiled aluminum and several more. 
     So as not to only be useful in a factory or an office, I’m also hold the following NASM certifications: Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist and Behavior Change Specialist. And yes – I have a full gym where my living room should be.
     And when I get tired of all that, I also have my own photo studio a couple of blocks down the street. A guy has to keep busy, right?
    Apart from things professional, I’m into riding my motorcycles. If you haven’t ridden 200mph (300kph) on a Hayabusa, you just haven’t lived! I’m also busy teaching myself Hebrew and trying to learn how to play a few different instruments (but I have absolutely zero talent, so there’s that).

Life is short. You only have one life to live. SO DO EVERYTHING!
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Platform: Udemy
Video: 21h 25m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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