PLC & SCADA Training for Al Khobar Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Al Khobar Professionals
Live online sessions from Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia | In-person available at our Abu Dhabi centre
ED Wartens UAE runs CPD accredited PLC and SCADA training for engineers in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, delivered live online, or on-site at our Abu Dhabi centre (~1.5 hour flight). The Professional Module runs five days plus 12 hours of recorded content, covers Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 on real hardware, and costs AED 9,995 plus VAT (AED 10,495 total). Cohorts are capped at 12. Call or WhatsApp +971 55 380 0557.
Industrial Automation in Al Khobar
Al Khobar is the engineering services centre of the Eastern Province, home to the regional offices of the major oilfield service companies and a dense network of EPC and systems integration contractors serving Saudi Aramco. Careers here often sit on the contractor side — commissioning, factory acceptance testing, control panel design and site integration — rather than in plant operations. That makes broad, transferable PLC and SCADA capability particularly valuable, since projects change platform frequently.
Key Industries in Al Khobar
Major Employers
Typical Automation Engineer Salary in Al Khobar: AED 15,500/month
Indicative mid-range figure from public job-market data · Local VAT: 15%
Why Train for Al Khobar Jobs?
Contractor work in Khobar means moving between client platforms and standards. Engineers who learn the underlying control principles — not just one vendor's software — adapt fastest and bill highest.
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Our Courses
Training Programmes for Al Khobar Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Al Khobar
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
AED 9,995 + VAT full programme
Billed in AED · Saudi Arabia VAT 15% where applicable
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What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Al Khobar
The industrial automation sector in Al Khobaris growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
AED 10k – 40k/month
Indicative automation engineer salary range in Saudi Arabia
Career Roles Available in Al Khobar
Al Khobar Industry Demand
The Oilfield Services, EPC & Systems Integration, Control Panel Design sectors in Al Khobar are actively investing in automation. Companies like Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Automation and control engineers in Saudi Arabiatypically earn from around AED 10,000 to AED 20,000 per month at mid level, with senior and oil & gas specialists commanding AED 22,000–40,000+. Figures are indicative and vary by sector and experience.
Gulf industrial strategies — UAE Operation 300bn, Saudi Vision 2030 and comparable national programmes — are expanding manufacturing and infrastructure faster than the region trains control engineers, making automation one of the strongest skill areas to enter.
Technologies Covered
Why Train Now?
Why ED Wartens
Why Al Khobar Engineers Choose ED Wartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by employers across the UAE and wider GCC.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Schlumberger and Halliburton.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Al Khobar. In-person training available at our Abu Dhabi centre.
Online Training Available from Al Khobar
Join our live sessions from Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia— scheduled in Gulf Standard Time to suit regional working hours. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Abu Dhabi centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Saudi Arabia — How It Works
Joining from Al Khobaris simple. Here's the step-by-step process for students across the GCC.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Al Khobar (Mon–Fri, Gulf Standard Time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in AED via bank transfer or card (AED 9,995) · instalment options available
Questions
PLC training in Al Khobar — common questions
Do you offer PLC training in Al Khobar?
Yes. Engineers in Al Khobar train with us either live online, or on-site at our Abu Dhabi centre — 650 km away, ~1.5 hour flight. Both routes cover the same five-day syllabus on the same Siemens and Allen-Bradley hardware and lead to the same CPD accredited certificate.
How much does PLC training cost in Al Khobar?
The Professional Module is AED 9,995 plus 15% VAT, giving a total of AED 10,495. That covers all five days, the hardware you train on, the recorded material and the CPD accredited certificate. We publish the fee openly — most providers in this market quote only on enquiry.
How long is the PLC and SCADA course?
Five days of instruction, plus roughly 12 hours of recorded content you keep access to afterwards. Cohorts are capped at 12 so everyone gets sustained hands-on time rather than watching a demonstration. Weekday and weekend intakes both run; contact us for the next available date.
Do I need experience to start PLC training?
No prior PLC experience is required. The programme starts from first principles and is built for electrical technicians, maintenance staff, instrumentation engineers and recent graduates. A working understanding of basic electrical concepts helps, but you do not need to have programmed a controller before.
Which PLC brands and software will I learn?
Siemens and Allen-Bradley, the two platforms that dominate Gulf industry — TIA Portal with S7-1200 and S7-1500, and Studio 5000 with CompactLogix. You will also cover HMI development, SCADA concepts, VFDs and industrial networking including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus.
Is the certificate recognised in Saudi Arabia?
The programme is CPD accredited, which is an internationally portable continuing-professional-development standard rather than a national licence. Employers across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf recognise it. Every certificate carries a unique number that can be checked at https://edwartens.biz/verify.
Can I train online from Al Khobar?
Yes. Live online delivery covers the same syllabus with the same instructor, and you work against the same exercises. It suits engineers who cannot take a week away from a plant. If you want physical time on the panels, the on-site option in Abu Dhabi remains open to you.
What automation jobs are there in Al Khobar?
Al Khobar's demand comes mainly from oilfield services, epc & systems integration, control panel design. Employers hiring control and automation staff in the area include Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes. Around AED 15,500 per month is a typical mid-level figure for a PLC or automation engineer in Al Khobar, based on publicly advertised roles.
How much do PLC engineers earn in Al Khobar?
Around AED 15,500 per month is a typical mid-level figure for a PLC or automation engineer in Al Khobar, based on publicly advertised roles. Entry-level sits well below that and senior or lead positions well above, with oil, gas and EPC at the top of the range. Treat it as indicative, not a quote.
How do I book a place?
Call or WhatsApp +971 55 380 0557, or send the enquiry form on this page. We will confirm the next intake date, check the programme fits your background, and hold a place. Cohorts cap at 12, so popular dates close early.
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