Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Certifications
A certification in PLC programming can help electrical engineers show their expertise with electronic automation tools. There are many PLC classes that engineers can take in person or online that issue certification after completion. Many courses specialize in teaching a certain PLC platform, and it may be helpful to choose a class based on which PLC you are most likely to use in your work. For example, if you expect to work with the Allen Bradley series of PLCs, you can pursue a certification program from Allen Bradley or through a third party like the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT). SCADA stands for supervisory control and data acquisition. It is an increasingly important automation tool in manufacturing, and SCADA expertise may be valuable for electrical engineers who plan to work in the manufacturing or energy industries. There are a variety of online courses that can teach engineers the fundamentals of SCADA and certify them on completion.
