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Industrial Robot Applications & PLC Integration

See where industrial robots are used and learn how PLCs control robot stations, peripheral devices and robot collaboration.

10 Hours
Duration
Skill Certificate
Recognition
5 Modules
Structured learning
On enquiry
Fee shared on enquiry
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Industrial Robot Applications & PLC Integration
01 — Overview

Build understanding you can apply.

This programme starts with selected applications of industrial robots, then moves to the control side: PLC fundamentals for robot work, PLC control of a robot station and its peripheral devices, and PLC-controlled robot collaboration, using IGUS robots.

What you will learn

  • Describe selected and typical applications of industrial robots.
  • Understand PLC fundamentals for controlling robot work.
  • Control a robot station and peripheral devices with a PLC.
  • Understand PLC-controlled robot collaboration.
  • Plan how a robot fits into an automated station.

Who is this for?

  • Automation and electrical students
  • Technicians working with PLCs
  • Professionals planning robotic stations
Prerequisites: Introductory robotics knowledge is recommended. No PLC experience required.
02 — Why this course

Why take Industrial Robot Applications & PLC Integration?

Applications First

Learn what robots do before how they are controlled.

PLC Skills

PLCs are central to industrial automation.

Station Thinking

Look at robots, peripherals and control as one system.

Collaboration

Understand how robots work together.

03 — Curriculum

5 modules, one clear path.

Open each module to see the topics covered.

01
Module 01 · 2 hrs
Selected Applications of Industrial Robots
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  • Selected applications of industrial robots.
02
Module 02 · 2 hrs
Application of Industrial Robots
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  • Further application areas and use cases.
03
Module 03 · 2 hrs
Robot Control by PLC: Fundamentals
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  • PLC fundamentals.
  • Controlling robot work with a PLC.
04
Module 04 · 2 hrs
PLC Control of Robot Station & Peripheral Devices
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  • PLC control of a robot station.
  • Peripheral devices.
05
Module 05 · 2 hrs
PLC-Controlled Robot & Robot Collaboration
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  • PLC-controlled robot.
  • Robot collaboration.
04 — Skills & tools

Skills you gain

PLC fundamentalsRobot stationsPeripheral devicesRobot collaborationIndustrial applicationsIGUS robots

Assessment & activities

  • Application case exercises
  • PLC control exercises
  • Final course assessment
05 — Outcomes

Career & industry pathways

1
PLC Programmer Trainee
2
Automation Engineer
3
Robot Cell Technician
4
Commissioning Engineer
5
Maintenance Technician
06 — Your journey

From enquiry to certificate.

01
Enquire

Submit an enquiry and our team contacts you.

02
Enrol

Complete enrolment and payment with the team.

03
Learn

Watch course videos in your student dashboard.

04
Assess

Take quizzes and the final assessment.

05
Certify

Receive a verifiable certificate.

Certification

Finish with something you can show.

Meet the completion criteria to receive a certificate with your name, course, completion date, certificate ID and QR verification.

Student NameCourse NameCompletion DateCertificate IDQR VerificationCredit Status
07 — FAQ

Questions, answered.

Do I need PLC experience?+

No. PLC fundamentals are covered in the course.

How long is this course?+

10 hours across 5 sessions of 2 hours each.

How do I enrol?+

Submit the enquiry form. Our team will contact you to guide enrolment and payment. Fee: On enquiry.

How do I access the course?+

After enrolment, you access private course videos and materials through your authenticated student dashboard.

Will I receive a certificate?+

Yes. Learners who meet the completion requirements receive a verifiable certificate with a QR code.

Is this credit-bearing?+

This is a skill-certificate programme. Ask our team about credit recognition for your institution.

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