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5 GCC Countries

PLC & SCADA Training
Across the Middle East

CPD Accredited industrial automation courses delivered live online from our Abu Dhabi training centre, scheduled in Gulf Standard Time. Join from anywhere in the GCC.

100% Live Online Training Available— no travel required

5

Countries

16+

City Pages

Live Online

Delivery

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CPD Accredited

Why Train with ED Wartens from the GCC?

Internationally accredited training, delivered on Gulf time, without leaving your country.

Live Online Sessions

Interactive, instructor-led classes via high-definition video. Ask questions, share your screen, and collaborate in real time.

CPD Accredited

Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by employers throughout the GCC. Strengthen your CV across the region.

Industry-Standard Tools

Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, WinCC, FactoryIO digital twin, and real PLC hardware labs.

English-Language Training

All courses delivered in English, the working language of engineering across the Gulf. Arabic-speaking support available.

Locally Relevant Content

Course examples reference Gulf industry — oil and gas, petrochemicals, desalination, aluminium and ports — not generic factory scenarios.

Career Support

Access to our employer network across the UAE and wider GCC. CV reviews, interview coaching, and job introductions.

Industry Demand

GCC Companies That Hire Automation Engineers

The Gulf's largest energy producers, petrochemical groups, utilities and industrial operators are constantly recruiting PLC programmers, controls engineers, and automation specialists.

ADNOC
Saudi Aramco
SABIC
QatarEnergy
DEWA
Emirates Global Aluminium
Ma'aden
Borouge
ADNOC
Saudi Aramco
SABIC
QatarEnergy
DEWA
Emirates Global Aluminium
Ma'aden
Borouge
Alba
PDO
KNPC
Sohar Aluminium
TAQA
Sadara
Emirates Steel Arkan
Alba
PDO
KNPC
Sohar Aluminium
TAQA
Sadara
Emirates Steel Arkan

Company names shown represent organisations that actively recruit automation professionals across the GCC. ED Wartens is not affiliated with these companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from engineers across the GCC considering our training programmes.

Is the CPD accreditation recognised in the GCC?
Yes. CPD is an internationally recognised continuing-professional-development standard. Engineers across the Gulf list CPD-accredited training on their CVs and LinkedIn profiles, and it is well understood by employers and recruiters in the engineering and industrial sectors.
Are courses delivered in English?
Yes, all courses are in English — the working language of engineering across the Gulf and the language of automation standards (IEC 61131-3) and Siemens TIA Portal documentation. Arabic-speaking support is available for enquiries.
What time zone are the live sessions run in?
Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait are one hour behind, so a 9am Abu Dhabi session starts at 8am in Riyadh or Doha. Oman shares the same time as the UAE.
Do I need to travel to the UAE?
No. All training is available live online via HD video — you join from home or the office and receive 15+ hours of recorded sessions. In-person attendance at our Abu Dhabi centre is optional, and onsite corporate training can be arranged across the GCC.
How does payment and VAT work across the GCC?
Courses are billed in AED by bank transfer or card, with instalment options available. VAT is applied according to your country — UAE and Oman 5%, Bahrain 10%, Saudi Arabia 15%, while Qatar and Kuwait currently have no VAT. Compliant tax invoices are provided, and corporate customers can be invoiced directly.
Will this training help me get a job in my country?
Our training covers the platforms Gulf employers actually run — Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, WinCC SCADA and FactoryIO — with examples drawn from oil and gas, petrochemicals, utilities and ports. Career support includes CV review, interview preparation and employer introductions.

Start Your PLC Training Journey

Whether you are in Riyadh, Doha, Muscat or Manama, our live online sessions let you train with practising automation engineers without leaving home.

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