Industrial Automation & Control Systems Training Course

Gives a broad view of plant automation, showing how PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, drives and networks fit together to control industrial processes reliably.

AUT · Industrial Automation & Digital TechnologiesAll Levels#1515ClassroomEnglish , Arabic

Duration

5 Days

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Sectors:Industrial Engineering, Maintenance & OperationsCategories:Industrial Automation & Digital Technologies

Course Overview

The Industrial Automation & Control Systems Training Course provides a comprehensive and practical framework for understanding, designing, operating, maintaining, and optimizing modern industrial automation and control environments. The course focuses on the technologies, engineering principles, operational practices, and integration methods required to control industrial processes efficiently while supporting reliability, safety, productivity, and operational continuity. The program examines the architecture and interaction of major industrial control technologies, including Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, Human-Machine Interfaces, sensors, actuators, industrial networks, drives, control panels, and field instrumentation. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how these technologies work together to monitor processes, execute control strategies, collect operational data, and support real-time decision-making. A strong practical emphasis is placed on process control, automation architecture, instrumentation, industrial communication, control logic, operator interfaces, alarm management, and system integration. Participants will explore automation applications across production facilities, oil and gas operations, energy plants, utilities, manufacturing environments, water facilities, and other process industries. The course also addresses troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, system reliability, cybersecurity, redundancy, lifecycle management, and performance optimization. Through practical exercises, industrial scenarios, and structured workshops, participants will develop the ability to assess control system requirements, identify technical issues, improve automation performance, and develop practical strategies for modernizing and maintaining industrial control environments.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the architecture, components, and operating principles of modern industrial automation and control systems during the course.
Evaluate the roles of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, drives, and industrial communication networks within automated facilities.
Apply industrial automation principles to analyze process requirements and develop appropriate control strategies.
Design basic automation architectures integrating controllers, field devices, operator interfaces, and industrial networks.
Evaluate digital and analog instrumentation and their role in process measurement and control.
Apply control logic, sequencing, interlocking, alarm management, and monitoring principles to industrial processes.
Assess industrial communication requirements and select appropriate integration approaches for connected control systems.
Develop systematic methods for diagnosing automation, instrumentation, communication, and control system faults.
Evaluate cybersecurity, redundancy, maintenance, and reliability requirements for industrial control environments.
Develop an actionable industrial automation improvement roadmap aligned with operational, safety, reliability, and performance objectives.

Who Should Attend

The Industrial Automation & Control Systems Training Course is designed for engineers, technicians, and professionals working in industrial automation, control systems, instrumentation, electrical engineering, process control, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, reliability, and operational technology. It is particularly relevant to automation engineers, control engineers, instrumentation engineers, electrical engineers, PLC specialists, DCS and SCADA specialists, industrial network professionals, control room operators, maintenance engineers, and technical specialists responsible for automated industrial systems. The course is also suitable for plant managers, operations managers, engineering managers, maintenance managers, automation managers, reliability managers, control room supervisors, industrial project managers, and digital transformation professionals. It is highly relevant to executives and decision makers in government entities, ministries, public-sector organizations, oil and gas companies, energy organizations, utilities, manufacturing facilities, water and wastewater organizations, and large industrial corporations seeking to strengthen automation capabilities, improve control system reliability, enhance operational visibility, and support safe and efficient industrial operations.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the architecture and functions of modern industrial automation and control systems.
Identify the roles and relationships between PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial networks.
Analyze industrial processes and determine appropriate automation and control requirements.
Design a basic industrial automation architecture based on process, operational, and control requirements.
Evaluate instrumentation technologies used for measuring pressure, temperature, flow, level, and other process variables.
Apply control logic, sequencing, interlocking, alarm, and monitoring principles to automated processes.
Assess industrial communication and networking requirements for integrated control environments.
Diagnose common automation, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, DCS, and communication problems using structured troubleshooting methods.
Develop practical approaches for maintenance, redundancy, backup, cybersecurity, and reliability improvement.
Prepare an industrial automation improvement plan covering system performance, integration, maintenance, cybersecurity, reliability, and future modernization requirements.

Course Outline

Course Outline:

Day 1

Industrial Automation and Control Systems Fundamentals

Introduction to industrial automation and control systems
Evolution of industrial control technologies
Automation levels and control system hierarchy
PLC architecture and applications
Distributed Control Systems and process automation
SCADA systems and supervisory monitoring
Human-Machine Interfaces and operator interaction
Sensors, actuators, and field devices
Industrial drives and control equipment
Practical application: Analyze a representative industrial facility and map the relationships between field devices, controllers, operator interfaces, networks, and supervisory systems

Day 2

Instrumentation, Process Control, and Automation Architecture

Fundamentals of industrial instrumentation
Measurement of pressure, temperature, flow, and level
Digital and analog signals
Signal conditioning and transmission
Control valves and final control elements
Open-loop and closed-loop control
Process control fundamentals
Control loops and feedback principles
Interlocking and sequence control
Practical application: Develop a basic process control architecture and identify the required instruments, control elements, signals, and automation functions

Day 3

PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and Industrial Communication

PLC programming and control logic concepts
DCS architecture and process control applications
SCADA data acquisition and real-time monitoring
HMI design and operator visualization
Alarm and event management
Industrial communication networks
Common industrial communication protocols
Controller-to-controller and system-to-system integration
Data acquisition, historical data, and operational reporting
Practical application: Design an integrated automation architecture connecting PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems

Day 4

Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Reliability, and Cybersecurity

Systematic troubleshooting methodologies
Diagnosing instrumentation and signal problems
PLC, DCS, and SCADA fault diagnosis
Industrial network and communication troubleshooting
Control loop performance and fault identification
Preventive and predictive maintenance for automation systems
System redundancy and availability
Backup, recovery, and configuration management
Industrial cybersecurity fundamentals
Practical application: Diagnose a simulated industrial automation failure and identify technical, operational, maintenance, and cybersecurity corrective actions

Day 5

Optimization, Modernization, and Automation Strategy

Evaluating industrial automation system performance
Improving control system reliability and availability
Optimizing operator interfaces and process monitoring
Alarm management and operational effectiveness
Automation lifecycle management
System upgrades and modernization considerations
Integrating automation with industrial digital technologies
Performance indicators for control and automation systems
Developing industrial automation improvement strategies
Final workshop: Develop a complete industrial automation and control systems improvement roadmap covering architecture, instrumentation, control, communication, maintenance, cybersecurity, reliability, modernization, and performance objectives

Upcoming Dates

City	Dates	Price per Participant	Early Bird
RiyadhScheduled	2 – 6 Nov 2026	€4,800	—	Select Download Brochure
CasablancaScheduled	2 – 6 Nov 2026	€4,700	—	Select Download Brochure
MadridScheduled	2 – 6 Nov 2026	€6,000	—	Select Download Brochure
ManamaScheduled	9 – 13 Nov 2026	€5,300	—	Select Download Brochure
DohaScheduled	9 – 13 Nov 2026	€4,700	—	Select Download Brochure
RomeScheduled	9 – 13 Nov 2026	€7,000	—	Select Download Brochure
DubaiScheduled	15 – 19 Nov 2026	€4,700	—	Select Download Brochure
MarrakeshScheduled	16 – 20 Nov 2026	€4,700	—	Select Download Brochure
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MuscatScheduled	7 – 11 Dec 2026	€6,300	€5,670until 16 Nov	Select Download Brochure
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OnlineScheduled	13 – 17 Dec 2026	€2,700	€2,430until 23 Nov	Select Download Brochure
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CairoScheduled	21 – 25 Dec 2026	€3,800	€3,420until 30 Nov	Select Download Brochure
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ParisScheduled	21 – 25 Dec 2026	€6,700	€6,030until 30 Nov	Select Download Brochure
RiyadhScheduled	28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027	€4,800	€4,320until 7 Dec	Select Download Brochure
MadridScheduled	28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027	€6,000	€5,400until 7 Dec	Select Download Brochure
CasablancaScheduled	28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027	€4,700	€4,230until 7 Dec	Select Download Brochure
RomeScheduled	4 – 8 Jan 2027	€7,000	€6,300until 14 Dec	Select Download Brochure
ManamaScheduled	4 – 8 Jan 2027	€5,300	€4,770until 14 Dec	Select Download Brochure

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