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Also to know is, can I learn Plc on my own?

The following are some routes that you could take if you want to learn PLC programming in your own time: Read a book; not always the best method but it is a way that you can approach this. There are many companies that provide you with video based training for specific PLCs as well as general courses for programming.

Furthermore, is PLC programming a good career? PLC programming can be a very lucrative career, but it most likely require you occasional travel, often for a couple of weeks at a time. In the company where I work, PLC programmers are well compensated when they have to travel.

Then, how long does it take to learn Scada?

To become proficient in your first brand of SCADA, it would take about 40–80 hours, plus any supporting courses a particular person would need. (like a Python computer programming course) Then it will take an additional 10–20 hours with each new brand of SCADA software you run into in the workplace.

How do I become a PLC Programmer?

PLC programmers typically hold a degree in the fields of computer science, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. People getting into automation and control engineering often come from Electrical Engineering degrees. There is no direct training or degree program that trains you as a PLC specialist.