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ONLINE COURSE | PLC Programming with AI

Automation & PLC Programming
with Artificial Intelligence AI

Discover AI tools for PLC programming and working with automation projects!

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Video lessons 92
Duration +16 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Students 850
Rating 4.90/5
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What Will You Learn in This Course?

  • Generating PLC program logic using AI
  • Automating tedious tasks, including creating variable lists
  • Processing data and generating CSV, JSON files
  • Automatic code commenting in ST or SCL
  • Creating project descriptions from source code
  • Interpreting libraries (communication, technology functions, data processing)
  • Converting LAD diagrams to ST, SCL code using AI
  • Translating code and technical documentation into other languages
  • Creating machine/program description blocks in ASCII blocks for quick system architecture visualization

Why Are ControlByte PLC Courses So Popular?

  • Video lessons on an e-learning platform
  • Access to a trained AI Assistant for PLC programming
  • Hands-on programming exercises based on provided project templates — all you need is your PC and a simulator!
  • Study whenever and wherever you want
  • Start the course at a later date if needed
  • Homework assignments for independent practice!
  • Support via Discord chat and live meetups

Electrician! Automation Engineer!
Do You Feel Threatened by AI?

  • The truth is — many people will lose their jobs to AI
  • Salaries are already being negotiated downward
  • You can avoid this and become 100% faster
  • Learn AI that will free you from 80% of repetitive work
  • Will you lose your job? NO! If you learn AI
  • Will you lose your job? YES! If you don't know what AI is

Meet Your Instructors

MSc. Eng. Maciej Kurantowicz & MSc. Eng. Kamil Biedulski

MSc. Eng. Maciej Kurantowicz & MSc. Eng. Kamil Biedulski

Automation Engineers & PLC Programmers

“ In this course you will learn how to use AI in PLC programming — even if you're just starting your automation journey. All you need is the right path.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Electricians
  • Automation Engineers
  • PLC Programmers
  • IT Developers interested in automation
  • Anyone who wants to learn AI

What You Get When You Enroll

  • 10 practical automation projects using AI
  • Test your programs in the virtual Factory IO
  • Instructor support via Discord chat and live sessions
  • Homework assignments for hands-on practice!
  • Course completion certificate in English with LinkedIn publication

Simulators

  • You'll use Siemens PLC simulators — PLCSIM and Codesys
  • We'll show you how to install and run them
  • The PLC simulator is free and fully functional!

Practical AI Projects in the Course

PLC Programming with AI

Actuator Control & Factory IO Devices

  • Project requirements analysis with AI
  • Creating sequence diagrams for 3 actuators with AI
  • Generating PLC project code with AI
  • Comparing AI models — ChatGPT vs DeepSeek
  • PLC cycle time optimization with AI
  • Homework for independent practice

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Pumping Station — Main & Auxiliary Pumps

  • Codesys API for automating PLC programmer's work
  • Analyzing project requirements received from a client with AI
  • Python templates for automatic PLC code generation
  • Local AI agent on your PC — next level!
  • Automatic code generation for pump sorting by runtime

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High-Bay Warehouse

  • Generating program logic for warehouse with AI
  • Creating state machine sequences with AI
  • Automatic variable declaration
  • Testing and debugging AI-generated code

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3D Palletizer with Manipulator

  • 3D palletizer introduction and variable declaration
  • Writing SCL code with AI assistance
  • Product sorting logic using AI
  • Full project testing and optimization

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TIA Portal — 20 Robotic Stations with Openness

  • Visual Studio & TIA Portal Openness setup
  • Robotized station project with Openness Explorer
  • Automatic UDT generation
  • Project structure generation: OB, FB, FC, Network

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Finder Opta & Arduino — Gate Control

  • Electrical connection analysis with AI
  • Block diagram of program structure with AI
  • AI agent harnessed to work with code
  • Mobile app for gate control + Google Home

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Delta Robot — G-code Trajectory Generation

  • Testing AI with G-code generation for CNC
  • Using Delta robot simulator in Codesys
  • Planning motion trajectory with AI
  • Accelerating work by 100% thanks to AI
  • Testing AI-generated solutions

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Python Scripts for PLC Code Generation in Codesys

  • Codesys API for automating PLC programmer's work
  • Learning to use Python scripts in automation
  • Working with local AI agents on PC
  • Exploring free AI models
  • Generating code and project descriptions 100x faster

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Creating a New Project with AI

  • AI generates program logic from operation description
  • Automatically creates variables
  • Applies chosen notation, e.g. Hungarian
  • Generates comments for code

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Analysis & Documentation for Programs

  • AI improves syntax and readability of your code
  • Generates operation description from code
  • Creates technical documentation for the project
  • Translates documentation from other languages, e.g. Italian
  • Analyzes connection diagrams and provides conclusions

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TIA Portal Copilot — Coming Soon!

  • TIA Copilot — coming soon!
  • Generative chatbot built into Siemens PLC
  • Allows code generation for PLC S7-1200 and S7-1500
  • Generates visualization from natural language
  • The possibilities are incredible

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Machine Learning — Predictive Maintenance

  • Real-time sensor data analysis (temperature, vibrations, power)
  • Anomaly detection and failure prediction using ML models
  • Integration with MySQL database and SCADA systems
  • Automating maintenance and generating service recommendations

Full Course Curriculum

1. Introduction 17 min · 3 lessons ▼
  • Introduction 2 min
  • Share Your New Course on LinkedIn
  • How to Join the Discord Forum
2. AI Tools for Electricians and Automation 29 min · 5 lessons ▼
  • Introduction to AI Tools
  • AI Assistant for Electricians and Automation by Controlbyte
  • Converting LAD to SCL with AI
  • Working with Project Documentation Using AI
  • Siemens Knowledge Hub
3. Sequence Automation – Controlling Actuators and Factory IO Devices 58 min · 10 lessons ▼
  • Sequence Description for 3 Actuators 1 min
  • Variable Declaration for Actuators – Assignment 4 min
  • Prompt – AI Instructions – Actuator Sequence 2 min
  • Your Code for Actuators – Assignment 2 min
  • Testing Code from ChatGPT 3 min
  • How to Run Code from ChatGPT? 2 min
  • Testing Code from DeepSeek AI 3 min
  • DeepSeek – How to Run Code? 1 min
  • ChatGPT vs DeepSeek – PLC Cycle Time Comparison 2 min
  • Translating Comments in Program Using AI 3 min
4. Palletizer with 3D Manipulator – Programming in SCL Language Using AI Assistant 1h 4min · 11 lessons ▼
  • Palletizer with 3D Manipulator – Introduction and Variable Declaration 14 min
  • Write Code for Roller Conveyor System Feeding Pallets 21 min
  • Write Code for Belt Conveyor Feeding Products 20 min
  • 3D Manipulator Programming – Calibration and Scaling 1/2 14 min
  • 3D Manipulator Programming – Calibration and Scaling 2/2 10 min
  • Recipes – Database with Points for Manipulator 15 min
  • Program Movement Sequence for 3D Manipulator 1/2 11 min
  • Program Movement Sequence for 3D Manipulator 2/2 14 min
  • Integrate 3D Manipulator Work Sequence with Product and Pallet Conveyor 15 min
  • Implement PackML State Machine for Palletizer 1/2 21 min
  • Implement PackML State Machine for Palletizer 2/2 26 min
5. Pump Station Control (Object-Oriented Programming Elements) with VS Code and Python 1h 4min · 11 lessons ▼
  • Python Installation 2 min
  • VSCode Installation 1 min
  • Pump Station Project Description 4 min
  • Preliminary Project Analysis with AI – Program Structure Generation 11 min
  • Claude AI – Your Personal AI Agent for PLC Programming 13 min
  • Automatic PLC Program Structure Generation Using Python and AI – Scenario #1 for Pumps
  • Pump Sorting – Interaction with AI Agent 9 min
  • Pump Sorting – Python Script Generated by AI 9 min
  • Pump Project Scaling – Working with AI Agent 2 min
  • 4 Pumps Including One Auxiliary – Scalability up to 100 Pumps 6 min
  • Add Pump #4 and #5 to Project with AI – Homework Assignment 7 min
6. TIA Portal Openness – Automatic Project Structure Creation for 20 Robotic Stations 17 min · 3 lessons ▼
  • Visual Studio Installation and TIA Portal Openness Test 8 min
  • Introduction to Robotic Station Project and Openness Explorer 17 min
  • Introduction and Installation of ExcelCodeGen 11 min
7. TIA Portal Openness – Automatic Creation of UDT Structures, Tag Tables, OB, FC, FB 23 min · 4 lessons ▼
  • Automatic UDT Generation – User Defined Types 9 min
  • Automatic Generation of Tag Tables and Variables 5 min
  • Automatic Generation of Project Structure OB, FB, FC, Networks 14 min
  • Create Project Structure and Define Variables for 20 Robotic Stations 10 min
8. BONUS #1 Installing AI Agent Locally on Computer 29 min · 5 lessons ▼
  • What Are AI Agents? 2 min
  • Installing VSCode 1 min
  • Installing Cline Agent in VSCode 2 min
  • Free AI Model – Launching 5 min
  • AI Agent Cline – Homework Assignment 6 min
9. Finder Opta and Arduino – Gate Control for Factory Entrance + Mobile App (Introduction and Wiring Diagram Analysis with AI) 23 min · 4 lessons ▼
  • Project Introduction 1 min
  • Electrical Wiring Description 4 min
  • Technical Documentation for Gate Drive 2 min
  • Homework – Wiring Diagram Analysis with AI 7 min
10. Finder Opta and Arduino – Gate Control for Factory Entrance – Working with AI Agent (Cline) and Coding in VS Code 29 min · 5 lessons ▼
  • Working with AI Agent and Coding Gate Program 4 min
  • Variable Declaration in Arduino Cloud 4 min
  • Homework – Program Generation with Monostable Button in Codesys 10 min
  • Brief Description of AI-Generated Program 2 min
  • Testing Application on Real Object 2 min
11. High-Bay Warehouse 47 min · 8 lessons ▼
  • High-Bay Warehouse – Description 2 min
  • Warehouse Operation Instructions – Assignment 8 min
  • Generate Variables with AI Modbus 8 min
  • GRAFCET Diagram – Example Sequence 12 min
  • Loading and Unloading Algorithm (FIFO) 3 min
  • Program Generation – Sequence 6 min
  • Database – Persistent Variables 7 min
  • Python Web Application with AI 12 min
12. Delta Robot – Generating Trajectories in G-Codes 1h 27min · 15 lessons ▼
  • Testing G-Code in Web Simulator
  • Comments for G-Code with AI
  • Programming Delta Robot in Codesys Simulator Using G-Codes (*OPTIONAL*)
  • Codesys Depictor Add-on – Installation (*OPTIONAL*)
  • Description of Example DEMO Project with Robots (*OPTIONAL*)
  • G-Code Generation Based on Prompt for Delta Robot
  • Robot Feed Speed in Bielik.ai
  • Changing Drilling Depth with AI
  • Changing Drilling Order of Holes 4->2->1->3
  • Diagonal Holes at Equal Intervals
  • Double Drilling of Holes
  • Timer Delay for Robot Sequence
  • Creating a Spiral
  • 3x3 Grid
  • Challenge: Welding and Milling
13. BONUS #2 Predictive Maintenance with MLnext 23 min · 4 lessons ▼
  • Introduction to MLnext Technology 56 min
  • Installing Ubuntu on a Virtual Machine
  • Installing Docker
  • Installing MLnext DEMO

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  • Lifetime access to materials on our platform
  • This learning path has been proven by hundreds of students in the industry!

Discord Support

Discord Community
  • Course support via Discord chat and live meetups
  • Code reviews through the channel
  • Chat with other beginner PLC programmers!

Bonuses Included

How to Work with AI Assistant

How to Work with AI Assistant

Learn how to leverage AI assistants in your daily PLC programming workflow. Generate code, debug faster, and automate repetitive tasks.

Access to Forum and Chat for Students

Access to Forum and Chat for Students

Join our private Discord server for PLC programmers. Get help, share projects, and network with fellow engineers.

Ready Prompts for AI Assistant

Ready Prompts for AI Assistant

Get a curated library of AI prompts specifically designed for PLC programming, troubleshooting, and code generation.

Lifetime Access to the Course

Lifetime Access to the Course

Get permanent access to all course materials, updates, and new content added in the future.

What Our Students Say

★★★★★
“A course at a very high level that met all my expectations. Video materials and contact with the instructor — pure professionalism.”

Tomasz G.

PLC Programming Course — Siemens S7-1200/1500

★★★★★
“Very well-conducted course. The instructor guides you in a professional yet accessible way through PLC programming. I recommend it to everyone.”

Cezary L.

PLC Programming Course — SCL Language

★★★★★
“I haven't encountered such a well-organized course yet. Homework assignments really solidify the knowledge. Looking forward to the next editions!”

Rafal S.

PLC Programming Course — LAD/FBD

Course Price

Before we show you the price, see exactly what you get:

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30+ video lessons Through video materials, we will guide you step by step through AI-powered PLC programming techniques. Value: €200
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Private trained AI assistant Your own AI agent trained specifically for automation tasks — available 24/7 to help with your projects. Value: €50/month
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Homework assignments Not everything in the course will be shown directly! You will have to come up with some solutions on your own. Value: €60
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Homework review & feedback We check your homework and send comments to make your programs better and better! Value: €150
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Instructor contact via Discord If you have any problems, feel free to reach out! We will address your doubts on an ongoing basis. Value: €50
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Weekly live webinar consultations You will be able to ask questions and participate in live discussions. Value: €75
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Private discussion forum You will join the community of PLC programmers and be able to share your thoughts. Solving problems through group work is much faster! Value: PRICELESS
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14-day satisfaction guarantee If you don't like our training, you have 14 days to return the product — we will refund the full amount for the course. Value: PRICELESS
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Proven educational path (600+ graduates) Hundreds of automation specialists have already completed our training program in previous editions. Value: PRICELESS

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the course work? ▼

The course is entirely online, consisting of video lessons on our e-learning platform. You study at your own pace with access to instructor support via Discord and live webinars.

Do I need a physical PLC controller? ▼

No! The course uses PLC simulators (PLCSIM and Codesys), so you don't need any real hardware. With Factory IO, we simulate automation systems in a virtual environment.

Will I receive a certificate? ▼

Yes! After submitting all homework projects and passing review, you'll receive a certificate of completion in English, eligible for LinkedIn publication.

Is the number of spots limited? ▼

Yes. We open groups of 50 students to ensure quality support for everyone. That's why joining the waiting list is the best way to secure your spot.

How long does the course take? ▼

The course takes 4 to 8 weeks to complete. We provide lifetime active support from trainers for this course.

Will I get instructor support? ▼

Absolutely! We're in contact with you through the student chat, forum, and live webinar meetups throughout the course.

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