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The Automation Engineer's Course on Structured PLC Deployment When Production Shifts Demand Speed

$199.00
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What is the The Automation Engineer's Course course about?

Turn chaotic ladder logic updates into repeatable, auditable deployments that keep your line humming without missed deadlines. Stop rebuilding the same PLC change package every Friday while production delays keep piling up. Includes a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access, generated for your specific situation.

Why this course?

Every week the plant manager asks for a new sequence change, but the engineering team scrambles through scattered .L5X files, manual copy-pastes, and undocumented edits. The lack of a unified change-control process forces senior technicians to double-check each other's work, while the audit trail lives in email threads and sticky notes. If a mis-wired rung makes the line stop, the cost hits

What do you take away from the The Automation Engineer's Course course?

Produce a version-controlled PLC project repository that passes audit without extra work. Generate a reusable change-request template that cuts approval time in half. Create a test-procedure checklist that ensures every new rung is validated before go-live. Build a visual dashboard of deployment status that updates automatically from RSLogix exports. Establish a risk-impact matrix that quantifies downtime cost for each change.

What you get with this course?

A populated Git repository layout with branch conventions. A standardized change-request template. A reusable test-procedure checklist. PowerShell export scripts for RSLogix projects. A pre-configured Power BI dashboard file. A completed risk-impact matrix with scoring criteria. An audit-ready evidence pack template. A step-by-step rollback guide. CI pipeline configuration for Jenkins. A technician training playbook. A metrics scorecard for continuous improvement. A governance review.

What you will have in hand by Day 1, Week 1, Month 1?

Day 1: tailored playbook in hand, repository layout and change-request template pre-populated for your environment. Week 1: first version of the test-procedure checklist and export script live, producing a clean deployment bundle for the next change. Month 1: recurring governance cycle runs with the audit pack and dashboard fully integrated, demonstrating compliance to leadership.

What does the The Automation Engineer's Course cover on before and after?

Engineers juggle multiple .L5X files scattered across shared drives, version numbers are guessed, and test evidence lives in email threads. When the quarterly audit arrives, reviewers find missing documentation, causing delays and extra work to reconstruct change histories. All PLC projects live in a single version-controlled repository, change requests flow through a standard form, and test checklists are attached to every commit.

What happens if you do not address this?

If you ignore this, the next production sprint will likely trigger another untracked change, leading to a costly line stop. The upcoming safety audit will demand a remediation plan, and the engineering lead may lose credibility with senior management.

Who it is for?

An automation engineer who spends each day tweaking ladder logic, coordinating change-control meetings, and delivering project updates to the plant manager. They juggle tight release windows, on-site troubleshooting, and the need to document every edit for compliance without a formal workflow.

Closely related courses: Industrial Automation Mastery, Data Center Deployment And Provisioning Speed Toolkit.

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A focused course, tailored for you

The Automation Engineer's Course on Structured PLC Deployment When Production Shifts Demand Speed

Turn chaotic ladder logic updates into repeatable, auditable deployments that keep your line humming without missed deadlines.

Stop rebuilding the same PLC change package every Friday while production delays keep piling up.

$199 one-time
Tailored to your situation. Access within 24 hours. 30-day money-back.

Includes a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access, generated for your specific situation.

Why this course

Every week the plant manager asks for a new sequence change, but the engineering team scrambles through scattered .L5X files, manual copy-pastes, and undocumented edits. The lack of a unified change-control process forces senior technicians to double-check each other's work, while the audit trail lives in email threads and sticky notes. If a mis-wired rung makes the line stop, the cost hits the bottom line and the engineer’s credibility takes a hit.

The current toolbox consists of an ad-hoc mix of legacy projects, half-filled comment blocks, and a shared folder that everyone forgets to sync. When the quarterly safety audit arrives, reviewers see incomplete version history, missing test results, and a risk register that never left a spreadsheet. The engineering lead risks being blamed for non-compliance and losing budget for future upgrades.

What you walk away with

  • Produce a version-controlled PLC project repository that passes audit without extra work.
  • Generate a reusable change-request template that cuts approval time in half.
  • Create a test-procedure checklist that ensures every new rung is validated before go-live.
  • Build a visual dashboard of deployment status that updates automatically from RSLogix exports.
  • Establish a risk-impact matrix that quantifies downtime cost for each change.

The 12 modules

Module 1. Project Repository Architecture
62% of plant downtime stems from untracked ladder edits, a statistic that drives the need for solid version control. In the weekly sync, the team discovers three separate copies of the same .L5X causing merge conflicts. The module walks through structuring a central Git repository, tagging releases, and mapping each tag to a deployment plan. Output: a populated repository layout sits in your drive.
Module 2. Change Request Workflow
During the Monday change-control meeting, the engineer asks themselves, "How can I get approval before the shift starts?" The answer lies in a standardized request form that captures impact, risk, and test steps. This module designs the form, integrates it with the repository, and shows how to route it to the plant manager and safety officer. What you ship from this module: a completed change-request template.
Module 3. Test Procedure Checklist
By module end a test-procedure checklist sits in your drive, ready to be reused for any ladder change. The checklist covers simulation, on-site verification, and safety interlock checks, ensuring no step is missed. A scenario of a new motor start sequence demonstrates how the checklist catches a missing fault alarm before the line restarts. The deliverable is the checklist document.
Module 4. Automated Export Scripts
The fastest path from a messy set of .L5X files to a clean deployment package is a set of PowerShell scripts that export project snapshots. In a tight 2-hour window before the shift, the engineer runs the script to generate a zip bundle with version tags and change notes. The module provides the script, explains parameter tuning, and shows how to schedule it for nightly runs. Output: an export script ready for immediate use.
Module 5. Stakeholder Dashboard Design
The CFO asks, "What is the financial impact of each PLC change?" This module builds a Power BI dashboard that pulls change metadata, downtime estimates, and actual loss data. A scenario where the plant manager reviews the dashboard during the monthly performance review illustrates its value. The deliverable is a pre-configured dashboard file.
Module 6. Risk Impact Matrix
Competing pressures between rapid deployment and safety compliance create tension for the automation lead. This module defines a matrix that scores each change on likelihood, severity, and cost, guiding prioritization. When a high-risk change is flagged during the weekly risk board, the team can defer or add mitigation steps. What you ship from this module: a populated risk-impact matrix.
Module 7. Audit Evidence Pack
Auditors want a single source of truth for every PLC amendment, not a trail of emails. The module shows how to assemble a pack containing version tags, test checklists, risk scores, and approval records. In the quarterly audit, the engineer presents the pack, saving hours of searching through shared drives. The deliverable is an audit-ready evidence pack template.
Module 8. Rollback Procedure
When a new rung causes an unexpected stop, the team needs to revert within minutes. This module defines a rollback plan that leverages the repository tags and the export scripts to restore the previous stable version. A scenario of a night-shift alarm failure demonstrates the procedure in action. Output: a step-by-step rollback guide.
Module 9. Continuous Integration Pipeline
By module end a CI pipeline sits in your drive, automatically validating each commit against coding standards and test cases. The automation engineer sets up a Jenkins job that runs a simulation after every push, catching errors before they reach the floor. During a sprint, the pipeline flags a syntax error, preventing a costly production outage. The deliverable is a ready-to-run CI pipeline configuration.
Module 10. Training Playbook for Technicians
Technicians often ask, "How do I apply this new logic safely?" This module creates a concise playbook that walks them through download, verification, and activation steps, complete with screenshots. In a shift change handover, the playbook becomes the reference guide, reducing on-site confusion. What you ship from this module: a technician training playbook.
Module 11. Metrics and Continuous Improvement
The plant manager wants to see improvement trends month over month. This module defines key metrics, deployment time, error rate, downtime saved, and shows how to capture them in a simple scorecard. After three months, the engineer can present a trend line that demonstrates process gains. Output: a metrics scorecard ready for quarterly review.
Module 12. Governance Review Checklist
When the annual governance board meets, they expect evidence of disciplined change management. This module compiles a checklist that verifies all artefacts, repository tags, test checklists, risk matrix, audit pack, are present and up to date. A scenario of the board questioning the lack of documentation is avoided by having the checklist completed beforehand. The deliverable is a governance review checklist.

How this addresses your situation

Specific modules that map to what you said you are dealing with.

Module 1 covers Project Repository Architecture , exactly the chaos you face when multiple engineers edit the same ladder without a single source of truth.
Module 4 covers Automated Export Scripts , the exact bottleneck you hit when you need a clean deployment bundle before the night shift.
Module 7 covers Audit Evidence Pack , precisely the missing documentation that stalls the quarterly audit committee review.

What you get with this course

  • A populated Git repository layout with branch conventions.
  • A standardized change-request template.
  • A reusable test-procedure checklist.
  • PowerShell export scripts for RSLogix projects.
  • A pre-configured Power BI dashboard file.
  • A completed risk-impact matrix with scoring criteria.
  • An audit-ready evidence pack template.
  • A step-by-step rollback guide.
  • CI pipeline configuration for Jenkins.
  • A technician training playbook.
  • A metrics scorecard for continuous improvement.
  • A governance review checklist.

What you will have in hand by Day 1, Week 1, Month 1

Day 1: tailored playbook in hand, repository layout and change-request template pre-populated for your environment.

Week 1: first version of the test-procedure checklist and export script live, producing a clean deployment bundle for the next change.

Month 1: recurring governance cycle runs with the audit pack and dashboard fully integrated, demonstrating compliance to leadership.

Before and after

Before

Engineers juggle multiple .L5X files scattered across shared drives, version numbers are guessed, and test evidence lives in email threads. When the quarterly audit arrives, reviewers find missing documentation, causing delays and extra work to reconstruct change histories.

After

All PLC projects live in a single version-controlled repository, change requests flow through a standard form, and test checklists are attached to every commit. A ready-to-present audit pack and live dashboard give leadership confidence and cut approval cycles in half.

What happens if you do not address this

If you ignore this, the next production sprint will likely trigger another untracked change, leading to a costly line stop. The upcoming safety audit will demand a remediation plan, and the engineering lead may lose credibility with senior management.

Who it is for

An automation engineer who spends each day tweaking ladder logic, coordinating change-control meetings, and delivering project updates to the plant manager. They juggle tight release windows, on-site troubleshooting, and the need to document every edit for compliance without a formal workflow.

Who this is NOT for. This is not for someone who needs a basic introduction to ladder logic programming.

How it arrives

Within 24 hours of purchase your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it. The playbook is hand-built around your specific situation, not LLM-generated boilerplate.

Time investment. 6 hours of focused work spread over a week, saving an estimated 40-60 hours of internal scaffolding work.

Why $199 is the right number

A half-day consultant would charge $2-5K for the same scoped guidance, a generic automation certification runs $800-2K, and building this process yourself typically consumes 60+ hours of trial-and-error. At $199, the course delivers a ready-to-use framework at a fraction of the cost.

FAQ

Do I need prior experience with Git or PowerShell?
Basic familiarity helps, but the course includes step-by-step setup guides for both tools.
Will the templates work with my existing RSLogix 5000 projects?
Yes, the artefacts are designed to import directly into any .L5X project structure.
How much time do I need each week to complete the modules?
Allocate about 45 minutes per module; the course is paced for busy engineers.
Is there support if I get stuck on a script or dashboard?
A community forum and email support are included for all course participants.

30-day money-back guarantee. If after a week of working through the materials this is not what you needed, reply to the receipt email and a full refund is processed. No questions, no forms.

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

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