Name: Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms
Price: 979 USD

Course Overview

The Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms from the Engineering Institute of Technology is designed for engineers and technicians seeking to master essential industrial automation skills. You will gain practical expertise in operating and navigating RSLogix 5000 software and its associated platforms, a critical competency in modern manufacturing and process control. This online certificate equips you with a solid understanding of control systems, PLC processors, and the application of ladder logic programming, preparing you to tackle design, maintenance, and troubleshooting challenges effectively.

Studied online and part-time over three months, this course allows you to enhance your skills flexibly, even while working full-time. You will explore 12 comprehensive modules, covering everything from basic control system principles and project creation to advanced ladder programming, specialized instructions, and network communication over Ethernet/IP. The curriculum also introduces you to other programming languages like function block diagrams and structured text. You will graduate with a Certificate of Competency, ready to apply your enhanced troubleshooting and programming abilities to real-world industrial automation scenarios.

Course Curriculum & Details

Detailed information for serious evaluators

Program Overview

This professional certificate program provides a comprehensive understanding of the Allen Bradley ControlLogix and Logix5000 PLC platforms. You will learn to navigate the RSLogix 5000 software, create and modify projects, and draft basic and advanced ladder logic. The course also covers hardware configuration, specialized instructions, network communication, fault finding techniques, and an introduction to other programming languages like function block diagrams and structured text.

1 Module 1: Basic Understanding of Control Systems and LOGIX5000

Understanding control systems

How a PLC works and why we use them

Drafting basic ladder logic for an RSLogix 5000ladder routine

Operating and navigating RSLogix 5000 software

2 Module 2: Getting Started with Project Creation and Modification

Fundamentals and definition of terms

Creating and modifying an RSLogix 5000 project

Relationship between the binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbering systems

Creating tags and monitoring data in an RSLogix 5000 project

The difference between tags and addresses

3 Module 3: Organizing Data and Basic Ladder Logic Design and Rules

Drafting basic ladder logic for an RSLogix 5000 ladder routine

Selecting and entering basic ladder logic instructions for an RSLogix 5000 routine

Organizing data

Tasks, programs, and routines

Tag arrays

4 Module 4: Hardware Identification and Module Selection and Configuration

Hardware of the different platforms, chassis, controllers, I/O modules and communication modules

Configuring Controllogix digital I/O modules

Configuring Controllogix analog I/O modules

5 Module 5: Ladder Programming Using More Advanced Instruction Types

Ladder programming using more advanced instruction types

Using expressions

Programming a procedures

Retrieving and setting controller status values with GSV/SSV instructions

Programming a BTD instruction

6 Module 6: Using Specialized Instructions and Communication

Configuring a message instruction

Programming program control instructions

Creating user-defined data types

Using RSlinx for controller to computer communication

7 Module 7: Documenting and Searching a Project and Sharing Data Over a Network

Searching for project components

Documenting a project

Configuring Logix5000 controllers to share data over an Ethernet/IP network

Communicating with an I/O Module over an Ethernet/IP network

8 Module 8: Fault Finding Techniques

Forcing I/O tags and toggling bits

Analyzing and troubleshooting a system using a trend chart

Analyzing and correcting controller faults

Analyzing and correcting I/O faults

Chassis and power supply problem

9 Module 9: Creating an Add-On Instruction and Online Actions

Entering and editing ladder logic online

Developing an add-on instruction in a ladder diagram

Managing RSLogix 5000 project files

10 Module 10: The Netlinx Philosophy and Earthing Considerations

The three major industrial networks used by Controllogix

The network topologies explained

Installation considerations including earthing and power supplies

11 Module 11: Firmware Upgrade and Setting Up Communication Modules

Updating Logix5000 Firmware using Controlflash

Setting up communication modules

Introduction to BootP server

12 Module 12: Introduction to Other Programming Languages

Introduction and creation of a function block diagram

Introduction and creation of a structured text routine

Introduction and creation of a sequential function chart

Cost & Affordability

A clear picture of what this course will cost you

Program Costs

First Year Fee Tuition fee

USD 979.00

Total Program Cost Estimated total tuition

USD 979.00

Currency note: Program costs shown in USD based on the available tuition breakdown.

Living Costs

Accommodation

USD 641.00 - USD 1,522.00

Food & Groceries USD 6,400.00 - USD 8,000.00

Transport USD 1,061.00 - USD 1,350.00

Utilities & Bills USD 1,206.00 - USD 1,359.00

Estimated Total USD 8,667.00 - USD 9,109.00

Living cost estimates are based on Melbourne Campus.

Outcomes & Employability

What happens after you graduate

79%

Graduate Employment Rate Within 6 to 12 months of graduation

Common Graduate Roles

Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningCloud Computing & InfrastructureEnergy Storage & TechnologyFintech & Mobile MoneyMetallurgy & Mineral ProcessingMining Engineering & OperationsRenewable Energy (Solar & Wind)Road Transport & LogisticsUrban Mobility & Smart TransportWireless & Mobile Communications

Top Employers Hiring for this course

Acwa Operations

BHP

Botswana Power Corporation

Chevron

Energy Queensland

Essential Energy

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Rio Tinto

Why Study Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms at Engineering Institute of Technology

What makes this program stand out

Exeter's Computer Science department consistently ranks among the top 20 in the UK for both teaching quality and research output.

Exeter typically responds to applications within 2-3 weeks, giving you clarity on your options quickly.

Primary intake in September with January start available for some pathways through the INTO foundation program.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, meeting requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms at Engineering Institute of Technology

Can I work while studying?

International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term time and unlimited hours during breaks in Australia. No separate work permit is needed.

What English language score do I need for this course?

To enroll, you need an IELTS with a listening score of at least 5.0, an overall score of 5.5, and a minimum of 5.0 in reading, speaking, and writing. Meeting these requirements is essential for admission.

What jobs can I get after studying this course?

Potential job titles include Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer, Automation Technician, and Industrial Engineer.

What will I actually study in this course?

This course is tailored for engineers and technicians eager to master RSLogix 5000 software and learn about control systems and PLC processors. Participants will gain practical skills and the opportunity for global networking.

When can I start — what are the intake months?

The next intake for the Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms is in September. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms