Phoenix Contact Middle East and IIPD have recently announced an exciting new development in the realm of PLC education – the introduction of the PLCnext Technology course. This innovative course, developed in collaboration with Phoenix Contact, is specifically tailored for industry professionals and university students, offering a distinctive opportunity to acquire practical experience with next-generation PLC technology. Notably, this course is the first of its kind to receive accreditation from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, Phoenix Contact Middle East has intentions to expand its reach to Saudi Arabia in the near future.
The “PLCnext Technology” course focuses on Phoenix Contact’s advanced PLC and explores Industrial Information and Communication Technology (Industrial ICT). With a diverse target audience, including end users, systems integrators, asset owners, young professionals, and graduates, the course aims to provide participants with extensive hands-on experience using the PLCnext platform. By doing so, it equips them with valuable skills and insights into the latest advancements in industrial automation.
Farooq Mohammed Ali, Managing Partner of IIPD, expressed his enthusiasm about the course’s launch, stating: “We are delighted to introduce this dynamic collaboration and venture into the new frontier of PLC technology equipped with built-in IIoT capability. This course represents a significant addition to our existing curriculum, presenting students and professionals alike with an opportunity to elevate their understanding of PLC and IIoT concepts within a real-world, hands-on teaching environment offered by our state-of-the-art laboratory.”
Pradeep Menon, Segment Manager IMA of Phoenix Contact Middle East, also shared his insights, emphasizing the significance of knowledge sharing and collaboration. He stated, “Transferring knowledge and sharing it with others will result in new forms of coexistence and technological progress. Through this collaboration, students will learn to adopt the latest PLC technologies and gain invaluable hands-on experience. As Phoenix Contact continues its focus on developing solutions for electrification, networking, and automation to realize the vision of the All Electric Society, this partnership with IIPD marks a significant milestone in our journey.”
The course modules cover a wide range of topics, including understanding IIoT technology and remote access for industrial field systems, the benefits of implementing remote data acquisition, alarms and data logging, managing and integrating remote data in the cloud, and visualizing field data. This comprehensive curriculum ensures that participants will gain a thorough grasp of crucial concepts in PLC and IIoT technology.
In conclusion, the launch of the PLCnext Technology course signifies a significant milestone in PLC education, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of industrial automation. With the support of industry leaders Phoenix Contact Middle East and IIPD, this course is poised to have a lasting impact on the professional development of its participants.