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Industrial Robotics Bootcamp - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 1

This training is for the basic operation and programming of programmable logic controllers. Students will familiarize themselves with PLC components, software, basic logic, and operating nuances. Use of programmable logic controller technology and software will be reviewed; programming software; operator interfaces, networking, basic programming, HMI (human machine interface) networking and operation, and troubleshooting.

Major Learning Objectives include:

  1. Review basic computer operations and safety protocols.
  2. Describe the common parts of programmable controllers.
  3. Identify the common parts of programmable controllers.
  4. Navigate PLC specific software.
  5. Configure networked components.
  6. Describe logic circuits.
  7. Interpret basic ladder logic diagrams.
  8. Create basic ladder logic diagrams.
  9. Install a simple programmable controller system.
  10. Troubleshoot a programmable controller system.
  11. Solve application problems using programmable logic controller processors.

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Upcoming Classes

Class Location

Class Dates
Time
Location
Cost
  • Jul 7, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
East Chicago
$750

East Chicago Location
410 E. Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Krystina Patricio, (812) 924-3642, kpatricio@ivytech.edu

  • Aug 11, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday
Elkhart
$850

Elkhart County Campus, Room 318

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Dianna Koelndorfer, (463) 308-2576, dkoelndorfer@ivytech.edu

Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.