Learn how to program Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLCs with Studio 5000 Logix Designer by building real projects in your browser through interactive simulations. No hardware or software required.
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Most automation training gives you slides and a manual. CEA gets you building and testing from your first lesson.
You don't need a $5,000 software license or a $10,0000 hardware setup to follow our courses. Learn in your browser using hands-on simulations
Learn PLC programming from an industry veteran with 10+ years of experience in industrial automation across different industries
Our courses combine into learning paths that take you from fundamentals to mastery and make you ready to tackle any challenge
We make industrial automation training affordable and accessible for everyone
Cost
$5,000 for one course
$29.97 per month for access to all courses
Location
In-person training with travel expenses
Learn anywhere through a browser
Practice
Limited practice
Unlimited practice through simulations
Focus
Product features and theory
Real projects you can put in a portfolio
Hardware and Software
PLC + software required (~€15K)
Nothing - just a browser
Access Duration
One-time attendance
Lifetime access with a subscription
New Content
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Get access to all of our courses as part of your membership. New courses published every month.
Learn the basics of programming Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLCs using Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Learn how to test Studio 5000 Logix Designer projects using an emulated PLC in FactoryTalk Logix Echo
Learn how to use extended bit instructions in Studio 5000 Logix Designer to extend an existing project
Learn how to use timers and counters in Studio 5000 Logix Designer
We're actively developing new courses on timers, counters, numeric data, and more. Members get free access as they launch.
Learn how to work with numeric data in Studio 5000 Logix Designer
11 Lessons | 5 Simulations | Beginner
Apply what you have learned to build a portfolio of five projects based on common applications
13 Lessons | 4 Simulations | Beginner
Learn how to configure and download a project to a physical PLC
10 Lessons | 5 Simulations | Beginner
Learn how to add, configure, and use I/O modules in a project
14 Lessons | 3 Simulations | Beginner
Learn how to use AOIs, Subroutines, and Programs for modular programming
13 Lessons | 4 Simulations | Intermediate
Learn how to use User Defined Types (UDTs) and arrays for structured programming
13 Lessons | 4 Simulations | Intermediate
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Controls Engineering Academy is a learning platform for industrial automation. Unlike other platforms, we teach controls engineering by getting you to build projects. This helps to build the practical skills that employers are looking for and that you need to excel as an automation professional.
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Our courses focus on programming Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLCs using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
We are working to expand our catalog to cover other topics like HMI development, SCADA development, drive configuration, motion control, safety engineering, and industrial networking. Members will gain access to those courses as they are published.
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