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The Complete PLC Programmer Launch Pad Theory and Practice!
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The Complete PLC Programmer Launch Pad Theory and Practice!

Understand and apply Ladder Logic [LD] Principles for PLC's Programming-Using AB Software Programming and Simulation
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Interpret relay logic and convert to ladder logic
  • Understand the basic architecture of PLC's
  • Apply ladder logic instructions including timers and counters
  • Set up and interface PLC with programming devices
  • Design commonly used PLC's ladder logic applications
  • Test and troubleshoot basic ladder logic programs
  • Utilize industry standard software and programming techniques

Course content

7 sections46 lectures7h 10m total length
  • AI use in engineering and technology0:56
  • Free Resources0:12

    Software you can use to learn and practice ladder logic programming

  • Course resources
  • Introduction to PLC's10:05

    Identify and describe what a PLC is.

  • Intro to PLC's
  • Justifying the use of PLC's12:41

    7 Reasons to justify the use of PLC's to automate processes.

  • Justifying the use of PLC's
  • Architecture of a PLC system7:27

    Understand the PLC system architecture.

  • Architecture of a PLC system
  • Unraveling the PLC3:15

Requirements

  • Able to read and communicate in English
  • Basic mathematics
  • Basic computer skills
  • electrical and electronic schematics
  • Basic knowledge of PLC theory

Description

The Principles of PLC's Ladder Logic [LD] Programming course will teach you practical aspects of industrial controls and automation. The course provides a solid background in relay logic controls, digital computer logic, and ladder logic instructions and commands.

This practical ladder logic programming class presents some of the most common ladder logic designs and programs to automate industrial processes and machines The course will provide instructions to download a working copy of three types of industrial software required to design ladder logic and program automation controllers.

You can learn the fundamentals of ladder logic programming in a matter of 5-10 hours and become knowledgeable about ladder logic programming. The course will take you from basic principles to intermediate and commonly used ladder logic programming applications.

In essence you will  learn: Basic relay logic and ladder logic for PLC programming. Technical terminology about ladder logic for PLC programming, 24 Video lectures about relay logic and ladder logic PLC programming, Over 7 hours of rich relay logic and ladder logic PLC programming content, From basic PLC architecture to design and debugging of ladder logic programs, Instructions to Free industrial software for Ladder Logic Design and Programming

Anyone interested in understanding automation and specifically industrial controls will benefit from taking the Principles of PLC's ladder logic programming.

The Complete PLC Programming Theory and Practice Launch Pad—Basic Level
A Project-Based Gateway to Real-World PLC Applications

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will

  • Apply foundational PLC knowledge in real-world projects

  • Build, test, and troubleshoot simple PLC systems

  • Interpret wiring diagrams and I/O configurations

  • Develop mini-projects using ladder logic and simulation tools

  • Present project outcomes with technical documentation

Who this course is for:

  • Any student, professional, Technician, Engineer
  • Anyone interested in basic PLC ladder logic programming
  • Hobyist with desire to learn to program PLC controllers