Professional Diploma in Industrial Automation in Coimbatore

Programme overview

The most complete automation programme we offer. You start with electrical and electronics fundamentals, then program PLCs from Schneider, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Delta, Mitsubishi, Omron, ABB, Honeywell and GE Fanuc; build SCADA and HMI screens; drive motors with VFDs and servos; and finish by studying how automation runs in eight real industries.

• 4 Months

  Duration

• 360 Hours

  Training hours

• 7

  Modules

• 5

  Projects

Who should join

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in EEE, ECE, EIE, Mechatronics or Mechanical
• ITI Electrical & Electronics graduates
• Maintenance & plant technicians upskilling
• Engineers targeting India or GCC automation roles

Best for: Diploma / BE / B.Tech in EEE, ECE, EIE, Mechatronics or Mechanical

What you'll be able to do

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs across 9+ brands
• Design SCADA systems with InTouch and WinCC
• Build HMI screens and interface them to PLCs
• Configure VFDs and servo drives for motor control
• Wire and read electrical control panels
• Understand DCS and field instrumentation in real plants

The full syllabus

7 modules, 360 hours, delivered in three phases that each build on the last.

1. 01

   Phase 1

   Foundation

   Modules 1–2 · 80 Hours

   Electrical fundamentals, PLC logic and control panel wiring.

2. 02

   Phase 2

   Core Automation

   Modules 3–5 · 180 Hours

   SCADA, HMI and VFD with multi-brand PLC programming.

3. 03

   Phase 3

   Advanced & Industry

   Modules 6–7 · 100 Hours

   Servo, DCS, instrumentation and real industry applications.

Tools & technologies you'll use

• Schneider Zelio Soft
• Rockwell RSLogix / Studio 5000
• Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200)
• Delta ISPSoft / WPLSoft
• Wonderware InTouch
• Siemens WinCC
• Delta DOPSoft HMI
• Danfoss & ABB VFDs
• Delta servo drives
• Multimeter & panel tools
• Mitsubishi GX Works
• Omron CX-Programmer
• ABB Automation Builder

Projects you'll build

1. 1

   Project 01

   Conveyor sorting system with PLC + HMI

2. 2

   Project 02

   Tank level control with SCADA monitoring

3. 3

   Project 03

   VFD-based pump speed control

4. 4

   Project 04

   Traffic light & bottle-filling logic

5. 5

   Project 05

   Industry case study presentation

How you'll be assessed

1. 01

   Module Assessments

   Practical and theory checks at the end of each module.

2. 02

   Project Reviews

   Trainer review of your mini projects and final project.

3. 03

   Certification

   Issued on meeting assessment and attendance criteria.

Certification: TÜV SÜD certification + IPCS Global course certificate + Internship Certification.

Roles You'll Be Ready For

• 1

  PLC Programmer

  Writes and troubleshoots PLC logic for machines and processes.

• 2

  Automation Engineer

  Designs and commissions complete control systems.

• 3

  SCADA / HMI Engineer

  Builds monitoring and operator interfaces.

• 4

  Commissioning Engineer

  Installs and starts up systems on site.

• 5

  Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Automation)

  Keeps plant control systems running.

• 6

  Instrumentation Engineer

  Calibrates and maintains field instruments.

Your Growth Ladder

Click a stage to see what the role involves and its salary band.

1. Stage 01 · 0–2 yrsGraduate / Trainee Engineer2.4–4 L per annum

   Program, wire and test under senior guidance.

2. Stage 02 · 2–5 yrsAutomation / Project Engineer4–7 L per annum
3. Stage 03 · 5–8 yrsSenior Engineer / Team Lead7–12 L per annum
4. Stage 04 · 8+ yrsProject Manager / Automation Head12–22 L per annum

Upgrade path at IPCS Global

1. 1

   Certified Industrial IoT Professional (add IIoT)

   View Certified Industrial IoT Professional →

2. 2

   Certified Building Management Systems

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Your first 12 months after the course

1. Month 0–1

   Get Visible

   Polish your resume and portfolio; apply through the IPCS placement cell's drives.

2. Month 1–3

   First Role

   Join as a Graduate / Trainee Engineer.

3. Month 3–6

   Get Certified

   Earn one certification from the list above.

4. Month 6–12

   Specialise

   Pick a specialisation and own a project, system or channel.

Placement support

Technical skill gets you noticed — presentation and confidence get you hired. Every learner goes through a structured career-readiness track alongside their course. Professional Diploma in Industrial Automation learners get 100% placement assistance from our Coimbatore placement cell.

• Dedicated Placement Cell

  An in-house team works with industry partners to line up interviews, drives and referrals — supporting learners until they are placed, not just until the course ends.

• Resume Building

  One-on-one sessions to craft an achievement-focused resume tailored to the role and industry each learner is targeting.

• Aptitude Training

  Structured practice in quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning and verbal ability — the areas most recruiters screen first.

• Personality Development & Talentino

  Communication, body-language and workplace-readiness coaching, plus our in-house talent showcase sessions.

• Mock Interviews & Group Discussions

  Simulated technical and HR panels and GD rounds, so the first real interview never feels like the first.

Final selection depends on each learner's skills and interview performance. See recent placements