PLC and SCADA Training for Köln professionals
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SPS- und SCADA-Schulungen in Köln

CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Köln Professionals

In-person at our Oberhaching centre or live online from Köln

Industrial Automation in Köln

Köln vereint zwei sehr unterschiedliche Automatisierungswelten: die getaktete Fertigungsautomatisierung im Ford-Werk Niehl und die kontinuierliche Prozessautomation der Kölner Chemieindustrie rund um Lanxess und die Rheinland-Raffinerie. Mit Igus in Porz sitzt zudem ein international führender Hersteller für Energieketten und Linearführungen in der Stadt.

Key Industries in Köln

AutomobilbauChemieEnergietechnikKunststofftechnikLebensmittelproduktion

Major Employers

FordLanxessShell RheinlandIgusDeutzRheinEnergie

Average Automation Engineer Salary in Köln: £58,000/year

Local VAT rate: 19%

Why Train for Köln Jobs?

Wer in Köln arbeitet, trifft auf beide Anlagentypen — Taktstraße und Konti-Prozess. Unsere Kurse decken deshalb sowohl Ablaufsteuerungen als auch Regelungstechnik und Leitsystemanbindung ab.

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Our Courses

Training Programmes for Köln Professionals

Professional Module

PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO

  • Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
  • Language: English
  • Delivery: Live Online + In-person (Oberhaching, UK)
  • Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
  • Certificate: CPD Accredited

2.499 € + VAT full programme

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AI Module

AI in Industrial Automation

  • AI & Machine Learning for Automation
  • Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
  • Predictive Maintenance with AI
  • CPD Accredited Certification

What You'll Learn in the Professional Module

A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.

Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals

  • Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
  • TIA Portal software setup & navigation
  • Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
  • Digital & analog I/O configuration

Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming

  • Structured Text (ST) programming
  • Timer, counter & comparator functions
  • Data handling & memory management
  • Program debugging & testing

Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems

  • WinCC SCADA configuration
  • HMI screen design & navigation
  • Alarm management & trending
  • Data logging & historical reports

Day 5: Networking & Projects

  • PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
  • Ethernet/IP communication
  • PLC-to-PLC data exchange
  • Network troubleshooting techniques

Online: Simulation & Assessment

  • FactoryIO 3D simulation
  • Real-world automation scenarios
  • Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
  • Final capstone project & assessment

Career & Certification

  • CPD Accredited certificate
  • CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
  • Interview preparation & mock interviews
  • Direct introductions to hiring employers

Automation Opportunities in Köln

The industrial automation sector in Kölnis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.

Industrial automation and PLC engineering opportunities in Köln

£35k – £75k

Average automation engineer salary range in the UK

Career Roles Available in Köln

PLC Programmer
Controls Engineer
Automation Engineer
SCADA Developer
Systems Integrator
Commissioning Engineer
Maintenance Technician
Instrumentation Engineer

Köln Industry Demand

The Automobilbau, Chemie, Energietechnik sectors in Köln are actively investing in automation. Companies like Ford, Lanxess, Shell Rheinland regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.

Average salaries for automation engineers in the UK range from £35,000 to £65,000, with senior roles commanding £70,000+.

The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.

Technologies Covered

Siemens S7-1200Siemens S7-1500TIA Portal V18WinCC SCADAFactoryIOPROFINETLadder LogicFunction BlocksStructured TextHMI DesignPID ControlIndustrial IoT

Why Train Now?

1.Industry 4.0 adoption is accelerating — companies need skilled automation engineers now
2.Salary premium — PLC engineers earn 30-50% more than general maintenance roles
3.Job security — automation skills are recession-proof with constant demand
4.Fast-track to employment — our graduates get placed within weeks of completing training

Why EDWartens

Why Köln Engineers Choose EDWartens

CPD Accredited

Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.

Hands-on Labs

Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.

Career Support

Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Ford and Lanxess.

Flexible Delivery

Attend in-person at our Oberhaching centre or join live online sessions from Köln.

Getting to Our Training Centre from Köln

570 km von Oberhaching
ca. 4 Stunden 15 Minuten mit dem ICE

Our training centre is located in Oberhaching, easily accessible from Kölnby train or car. Oberhaching Central station has excellent connections to all major UK cities. Can't travel? Join our live online sessions instead.

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Alle Preise verstehen sich netto zzgl. der gesetzlichen Umsatzsteuer. In Deutschland beträgt der Regelsteuersatz 19 %. Bei Lieferungen in andere EU-Staaten wird der jeweils lokale Satz berechnet; Geschäftskunden mit gültiger USt-IdNr. rechnen im Reverse-Charge-Verfahren ab.

2.499 € + 19 % USt (Deutschland) = 2.974 € gesamt

CPD Accredited
CPD-akkreditiert
ISO 9001 Quality

Why Engineers in Köln Choose EDWartens

Career Transition: Move from general engineering into high-demand PLC/SCADA roles with £35-65k salary range
Upskill Existing Role: Add PLC programming to your CV while working — online + weekend options available
Industry Shortage: UK faces a critical shortage of automation engineers — Automobilbau, Chemie sectors in Köln are actively hiring
Placement Support: 100% career support including CV writing, interview prep, and direct introductions to employers like Ford, Lanxess