This specialization is ideal for individuals who want to start or advance their careers in industrial automation. It is suitable for electrical engineers, automation technicians, students in engineering fields, or anyone interested in learning how to program PLCs and design HMIs. If you want to work with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal in industrial environments, this specialization will provide you with the essential skills needed for both programming and control system design.

This specialization takes approximately 18 hours to complete, with a mix of theoretical lessons, live demonstrations, and practical exercises. The time is structured to give learners hands-on experience with both PLC programming and HMI design, ensuring they gain a comprehensive understanding of industrial automation systems.

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.