Online course | HMI and SCADA in TIA Portal

Complete guide for HMI and SCADA
in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC

Complete guide for HMI and SCADA in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC
  • Design HMI screens in WinCC step by step
  • Configure alarms, trends, recipes and users
  • Connect the panel to the PLC and test in simulation

Design operator panels and SCADA screens in WinCC: tags, alarms, recipes, trends, user management and communication with the PLC, all tested in simulation.

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Lifetime access, certificate of completion and instructor support on Discord. Price: €149.

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Video lessons 32
Duration 6 hours
Level Intermediate
Certificate Yes, after completion

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What you will learn in this course

  • Screen Template. Design a professional, visually appealing, and user-friendly screen template - the foundation of every HMI project.
  • Process Visualization. Visualize the application process using animated graphics, text, and input process parameters.
  • Alarm Handling. Integrate a fully functional alarm handling system, including alarm texts, alarm views, and system diagnostics.
  • Recipe Manage. Store and retrieve various parameter sets using recipes, recipe elements, and data records.
  • Users and Authorizations. Secure the operation of your machine by adding user groups, users, and permissions to the application.
  • Practical Tips. Fully utilize TIA Portal by applying the best practices for working with TIA tools and TIA-specific features.
What you will learn in this course

Why do engineers choose ControlByte courses?

Why do engineers choose ControlByte courses?
  • Video lessons on our e-learning platform, available 24/7
  • Exercises based on ready project templates that you build step by step
  • Free simulators, so you do not need your own PLC to practice
  • Learn at your own pace, from any device, with lifetime access
  • Instructor support on Discord and feedback on your homework

Who is this course for?

  • PLC Programmers
  • Automation Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Control System Technicians
  • Instrumentation Technicians
  • This course welcomes beginners, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring PLC programmers to build confidence and skills in automation.

What you get after enrolling

  • 32 practical video lessons (about 6 hours)
  • Certificate of completion
  • Lifetime access and all future updates
  • Instructor support on Discord
What you get after enrolling

Your instructor

Jacob K. Biedulski, MSc

Jacob K. Biedulski, MSc

Automation and Robotics · PLC programmer · Co-founder of ControlByte

“ In this course you will learn to work the way we do on real projects: step by step, with exercises you can repeat on your own, even if you are new to industrial automation.

Course curriculum - full table of contents

1. Programming TP/KTP Basic Panels 4h 45min · 19 lessons ▼
  • 1.1. Adding a Panel to the Project 12:39
  • 1.2. Example Project Using the KTP900 Panel 12:53
  • 1.3. PLC - HMI Connection Configuration 12:36
  • 1.4. HMI Configuration - Styles, Languages 11:29
  • 1.5. Visualization Screens 10:33
  • 1.6. Graphic Objects, Styles, Layers 15:35
  • 1.7. Static Text, Layout Creation 16:38
  • 1.8. Numeric Field 16:59
  • 1.9. Scaling, Multiplexing, Limiting HMI Tag Ranges 11:38
  • 1.10. Button - Button Graphics, Events (Click, Press, Release, etc.) 26:08
  • 1.11. Setting Variable Values Using Buttons 13:31
  • 1.12. Switch 11:29
  • 1.13. List-Based Graphic and Text Fields 18:53
  • 1.14. Bar Indicator, Date and Time Field 11:53
  • 1.15. Function Buttons 13:17
  • 1.16. Navigation Between Screens 25:40
  • 1.17. Alarm Windows 13:53
  • 1.18. Alarm Programming 27:40
  • 1.19. Activating Alarms in the PLC and Acknowledgement 31:22
2. Programming Siemens HMI Panels in WinCC Unified: Basic, Comfort, PC 3h 15min · 13 lessons ▼
  • 2.1. Installing TIA Portal 2:38
  • 2.2. Installing the Latest Automation License Manager (ALM) 2:59
  • 2.3. Installing PLCSIM 3:46
  • 2.4. Installing WinCC Unified Runtime 2:43
  • 2.5. Installing the HMI Template Suite 1:52
  • 2.6. Create Your First Project and Use the SIMATIC HMI Template Suite Wizard 7:36
  • 2.7. User Configuration, Setup and Launching WinCC Unified Runtime on Your PC 9:43
  • 2.8. Creating Screens and Navigating Between Them in WinCC Unified 14:59
  • 2.9. Changing the Base Screen 11:25
  • 2.10. Pop-up Windows 6:19
  • 2.11. JavaScript Scripting: Introduction 11:21
  • 2.12. WinCC Unified JavaScript Object Model 9:18
  • 2.13. WinCC Unified: Debugging Scripts with Trace 5:56

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Course completion certificate Complete Guide for HMI and SCADA in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC

Support on Discord

Discord Community

You are not alone - an international community of automation engineers and PLC programmers is waiting for you.

  • Lifetime access to the support server with the instructors
  • Code reviews of your programs on a dedicated channel
  • Answers to your questions on business days
  • Conversations with other automation engineers from around the world

Bonuses included with the course

Discord forum and chat for students

Discord forum and chat for students

Join our private Discord server for PLC programmers. Ask questions, share projects and get help from instructors and fellow engineers.

Homework review and feedback

Homework review and feedback

Send us your homework. We review it and send comments so your programs get better and better.

Certificate of completion

Certificate of completion

A personalised certificate with a unique number that you can share on LinkedIn and add to your CV.

Lifetime access and updates

Lifetime access and updates

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

What our students say

★★★★★
“Very didactic and shows most of the basic features of TIA Portal. Also, the testing on Factory I/O is a big plus.”

Aris P.

ControlByte courses

★★★★★
“The course is so insightful and I am so confident to open a control panel and know my way about. Hands-on and practical.”

Inocencio M.

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★★★★★
“Excellent and in-depth instruction with practical applications. Factory I/O is a huge plus.”

Joseph M.

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Quality and practice

Homework from our students

A few screenshots and photos students share on Discord while completing assignments.

Sample homework from Discord
Sample homework from DiscordScreenshots and photos students share while completing assignments.
Sample ControlByte certificate
Sample ControlByte certificatePersonalised certificate with a unique number and a verification link.

Course price

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

32 video lessons Step-by-step video lessons you can follow at your own pace, with projects on free simulators.
Value: €200
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Homework assignments Not everything is shown directly in the lessons. You will solve some tasks on your own.
Value: €60
Homework review and feedback We check your homework and send comments so your programs get better and better.
Value: €150
Instructor contact via Discord If you get stuck, ask on the Discord forum. We answer questions on an ongoing basis.
Value: €50
Certificate of completion Personalised certificate with a unique number to share on LinkedIn.
Value: €30
Private discussion forum Join a community of PLC programmers and share your experience. Solving problems together is much faster.
Value: PRICELESS
14-day satisfaction guarantee If the course is not for you, you have 14 days to request a full refund.
Value: PRICELESS
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We guarantee you will be satisfied with the course. If it is not what you expected, you have 14 days to request a refund and we will return the full amount.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I enroll in the course? ▼

Click "Get access" on this page. You will go to the checkout where you pay online (card, PayPal). Your login details for the platform arrive by e-mail right after the payment is confirmed.

How long do I have access? ▼

Lifetime. You can come back to the lessons whenever you want, and you also get all future updates of the course.

Do I need a physical PLC or paid software? ▼

The course is designed so that you can complete it on free simulators and trial versions of the software shown in the lessons.

Is there a certificate? ▼

Yes. After completing the course you receive a ControlByte certificate of completion that you can share on LinkedIn and add to your CV.

What if the course is not for me? ▼

You have 14 days to request a full refund, no questions asked.

How do I get help when I am stuck? ▼

Ask the instructors on our Discord support server or in the comments under the lesson. We reply on business days.

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