This course covers PLC programming, installations, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on logical thinking and efficient, logical program development. This course is oriented towards beginners. A basic familiarity with computers and electrical systems is helpful, but not essential.

Key concepts covered in the basic PLC course include: Programming AND / OR conditions, Seal / Latch instructions, Examine ON / Examine OFF instructions, PLC program scan cycle, program documentation,
batch programming techniques, understanding PLC addressing, common program problems and bugs, safety considerations, programming counters and timers, comparison statements, numerical / integer operations, Latch / Unlatch instructions, hardware considerations, diagnostics and troubleshooting,
emerging trends and capabilities.