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Automation Engineering

Are you ready to develop your career in Industrial Automation? Whether you are just starting out or already have experience in the field, our Industrial Automation programme provides the knowledge and skills you need to grow into a specialist in this versatile and rapidly developing discipline.

Over two years, you will gain insight into the latest technologies and processes, so that you can make a real contribution within your organisation.

Course type

Technische Opleidingen

Teaching location

Rotterdam

Course days

39 avonden

Start date

14-09-2026

Lesson programme

This Industrial Automation programme is designed for professionals who want to broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills in industrial automation. Over two years, you will study control technology, programming, electrical engineering, SCADA, DCS systems and more.

The programme combines theory and practice, enabling you to apply the concepts you learn directly in your work.

  • During this Industrial Automation programme, the following key topics are covered:

  • Control technology and process automation

  • SCADA and DCS systems

  • Industrial networks and systems

  • Safety and standards, including ATEX and IEC 61508

  • Programming and PLC technology

  • Process safety and HAZOP analyses

After completing the programme, you will be able to design, implement and manage automated processes. You will have the knowledge required to safeguard the safety of industrial systems and oversee the full process from design through to implementation.
 

Year 1

Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Industrial Automation

Lesson 1.2 Project approach

Lesson 1.3 Process approach

Lesson 1.4 Interfaces between automation, electrical engineering and instrumentation engineering

Lesson 1.5 Fundamentals of Process Control

Lesson 1.6 Functional design

Lesson 1.7 Industrial control systems: SCADA and DCS

Lesson 1.8 Industrial control systems: PLC

Lesson 1.9 Industrial control systems: PLC programming

Lesson 1.10 Industrial Networks I

Lesson 1.11 Industrial Networks II

Lesson 1.12 Explosion safety, ATEX

Lesson 1.13 Process Safety Studies: HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA

Lesson 1.14 Safe design according to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, SIL

Lesson 1.15 Commissioning, faults and maintenance

Lesson 1.16 Sales, logistics and after sales support

Lesson 1.17 Summary and review

Lesson 1.18 Exam

Year 2

Lesson 2.1 Quotation process

Lesson 2.2 Design methodologies

Lesson 2.3 Design process

Lesson 2.4 Guest lecture: Pneumatics

Lesson 2.5 The PLC, DCS and SCADA

Lesson 2.6 Basic programming

Lesson 2.7 PLC programming

Lesson 2.8 Guest lecture: Cybersecurity

Lesson 2.9 Functional Safety in hardware and PLC

Lesson 2.10 Fieldbuses and remote I/O

Lesson 2.11 Motors and frequency drives

Lesson 2.12 Testing and simulation

Lesson 2.13 Commissioning

Lesson 2.14 Summary and mock exam

Lesson 2.15 Exam

The target audience

Who is this Industrial Automation programme designed for?

Deze opleiding is perfect voor HBO-professionals die hun carrière willen verdiepen in industriële automatisering. Of je nu al werkzaam bent als engineer, technicus of projectmanager, met onze opleiding kun je je verder ontwikkelen naar de rol van Engineer Industriële Automatisering. De opleiding is ook geschikt voor mensen die hun kennis willen verbreden naar de bredere automatiseringsdisciplines.

The target audience

Who is this Industrial Automation programme designed for?

  1. The first year consists of 18 classroom and online lessons.
  2. The second year consists of 15 classroom and online lessons.

Every two weeks, you attend an evening lesson of 4 hours, alternating between Dosign Academy in Rotterdam and online. This means you only need to travel to Rotterdam once a month. Lessons run from 17:30 to 22:00.

The total programme fee is €3,685 excluding VAT per year. In addition to the lessons, this includes study materials, practice exams, evening meals, coffee and tea, the certificate and the diploma. Exam resits are possible at €200 excluding VAT.

After each completed year, you receive a certificate. After completing the full programme, you receive a diploma.

Fee: €3,685 excluding VAT per year

Duration: 39 evenings

Start data

Time - hrs
Location Rotterdam
Trainers
Language Engels

Lecturers on this programme

Docent Industriële Automatisering

Docent Industriële Automatisering

Locations

  • Rotterdam

    The Mark Offices Fascinatio Boulevard 256 3036 WB Rotterdam Nederland

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The benefits

Why choose Dosign Academy for an Industrial Automation programme?

You do not follow an Industrial Automation programme just anywhere. At Dosign Academy, we combine current technologies and theory with practical knowledge. We provide personal guidance and tailored advice, so that every participant gets the most out of the programme and develops directly applicable skills for industry.

Personal advice and guidance

At Dosign Academy, we believe in tailored support. We help you determine whether the Industrial Automation programme matches your learning objectives and needs. Whether you want to broaden your technical knowledge or specialise further, we make sure the programme fits your specific career path.

Experienced lecturers from industry

Our lecturers are experts in industrial automation and bring current knowledge and practical experience straight into the classroom. They do not only share theoretical knowledge, but also valuable insights from their own professional practice.

Blended learning: a flexible learning solution

The programme uses blended learning, which means you follow a combination of online and physical lessons. This offers flexibility, allowing you to combine the programme with your work. The online modules are supported by interactive physical sessions, so that you also learn from the insights of your classmates.

Practical programme

Theory matters, but practical experience is essential. In our Industrial Automation programme, the focus is on applying knowledge in practice. You learn not only the theory, but also how to use it in your daily work. This makes our programme distinctive: you do not leave only with knowledge, but with concrete skills you can apply immediately.

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The importance of industrial automation

The world of industrial automation is developing rapidly. Companies that want to stay competitive need to optimise processes and embrace technological innovation. Our Industrial Automation programme gives you not only the technical foundation you need, but also the practical knowledge that is essential for designing, implementing and managing automated systems.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Enrol in our Industrial Automation programme and get the most out of your technical career. Gain practical knowledge from experienced professionals and develop your skills in a growing sector.