Courses in Industrial Automation (Made Simple)
Industrial automation isn’t magic—it’s a repeatable loop:
sense → decide → act → verify → display/log.
These courses teach that loop with diagrams and short, practical exercises.
Learning path
Pick a path or mix and match. Each lesson is 15–45 minutes with a diagram and a 10-minute exercise.
Foundations (Start Here)
Electricity & signals, safe work practices, core circuits, logic, and analog scaling.
PLC & HMI
Scan cycle, ladder patterns, run-permission chains, calm HMI screens.
Drives, Motors & Power
VFD setup, ramps/current limits, contactors/feedback, load basics.
Sensors & Instrumentation
PNP/NPN, 4–20 mA, wiring, filtering, scaling to engineering units.
Networks & Diagnostics
EtherNet/IP vs Modbus TCP, IP planning, managed switches, IGMP.
How it works
Learn — Read the short lesson and sketch the diagram.
Exercise – Complete the 10-minute exercise (no special hardware needed for most).
Apply — Use the checklist at work or in your lab, then move to the next path.
FAQ
How much prerequisite knowledge I need?
Basic pre-college math/physics is enough. Each lesson shows formulas with examples.
Do I need a PLC or a VFD?
No. Most lessons use simulations or paper exercises. Hardware is optional.
Where should I start?
Begin with Start Here: Foundations, then pick the path that matches your next project.
Can I use this at work?
Yes. Each lesson ends with a quick checklist designed for real systems.
