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By earning this certificate, you prepare yourself for entry-level roles in industrial automation and control systems. You'll be introduced to essential concepts such as sensors, actuators, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), giving you a solid foundation in automated system operations.
This program is ideal if you're looking to start a career in automation or expand your technical skills in industrial control systems.
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What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs using ladder logic and other common programming languages on platforms like Siemens and Allen-Bradley. You’ll also learn to assemble electrical circuits and control panels, interpret schematics and follow safe electrical practices.

 

In addition, you’ll explore how to integrate automation components using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP and Profibus. The curriculum emphasizes workplace and electrical safety, along with compliance with industry standards including IEC, ANSI and NFPA 70E.

 

Coursework

Support and Related Courses:

  • CIS 1123 Programming Fundamentals

Technical Occupational Specialty:

  • ENGT 1104 Fundamentals of Electricity (Coreq: MATH 1513)
  • ENGT 1234 Analog and Digital Systems (Prereq: ENGT 1104)
  • ENGT 2333 Programmable Logic Controllers (Prereq: CIS 1123)
  • ITD 2453 Industrial Data Communications

 

Requirements and Deadlines

The technical courses in this certificate program are also part of the Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree, but you can earn the certificate independently. To move on to the next course in the sequence, you’ll need to complete the prerequisite course with a grade of 'C' or better.

 

Cost and Assistance

Cost for on-campus enrollment

 

For more information contact:

Dr. Oscar Rodriguez
Department Head, Engineering Technologies
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
ETC 123 C
405.945.3747
oscarro@okstate.edu

 

Patty Webb
Administrative Assistant, STEM
ETC 123
405.945.3220
okc.stem@okstate.edu

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