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Who We Are
We are a team of automation professionals, engineers, educators and career coaches behind myPLCtraining.com. Our mission is simple: We created myPLCtraining.com to help electricians, technicians and engineers upgrade their careers into controls & automation along with a $10k-$35k pay increase. Future-proofing their careers, while improving their companies.
What We Do
We provide practical, online training focused on PLC programming, HMI design and automation systems. Our courses are designed to help electricians, engineers and technicians break into or level-up in the automation industry - Often resulting in a $10k - $35k income boost.
We offer two powerful ways to master PLC Programming. The most recommended and valued is the Confident PLC Programmer Accelerated program (CPPA). This is a fast-track, instructor-led course designed for serious learners who want to become confident PLC Programmers in just 6 months - while holding down their current job. The second is the myPLCtraining Academy. A flexible, on-demand subscription for electricians, techs and engineers who want to learn PLCs at their own pace.
Trusted. Verified. Accredited.
myPLCtraining is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
Our Founder, Your Guide
Hi, I’m Stephen Gates, founder of myPLCtraining.com. I created myPLCtraining.com to help electricians and technicians gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed as PLC programmers in today’s automation-driven world.
I earned my B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2011 and spent nearly a decade designing and programming PLC-based control systems for switchgear, generators and substations. In 2019, I became a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), deepening my technical expertise.
Today, I’m fully focused on training the next generation of automation professionals - sharing real-world knowledge to help others build stable, rewarding careers in industrial automation.
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