Siemens TIA Portal: PLC Ladder Logic & WinCC HMI Design (Udemy.com)
A hands on, project based course on HMI Design and PLC Programming in Ladder Logic using Siemens TIA Portal
Created by: Darius Kruger
Last updated November 2024
What you will learn
- The basics of Siemens TIA Portal
- How to program a PLC using Ladder Logic
- The fundamentals of WinCC HMI/SCADA Design
- How to simulate your PLC code and HMI Designs
- Hands on Project: Together we will design a control system, program it, design the HMI, and simulate the functionality of the system.
How it compares
Against the other 518 rated Udemy courses in Software Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 41% of them
- Reviews198#345 of 519 by number of reviews
- Length15.5 hourslonger than 80% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2024earlier than 65% of them
Course Description
Unlock the realm of Ladder Logic PLC programming mastery with this comprehensive course!
Check out the free preview of Lecture 67 of this course to get a preview of the simulated system we will be building together!!
Led by an Electrical Engineer with extensive experience, this course is designed to empower you with the essential skills needed to emerge as a proficient PLC Ladder Logic Developer, specializing in Siemens technologies and TIA Portal.
Course Highlights:
PLC & HMI Setup in TIA Portal: Acquire hands-on experience in setting up PLC and HMI hardware configurations using Siemens TIA Portal.
Ladder Logic PLC Programming: Dive into the intricacies of Ladder Logic programming, mastering the art of crafting efficient and robust code for industrial control systems.
WinCC HMI Design: Unleash your creativity in Human Machine Interface (HMI) design through in-depth exploration of WinCC, ensuring a seamless interface for control systems.
Simulation & Debugging: Sharpen your troubleshooting skills with simulated environments, enabling you to identify and rectify potential issues efficiently.
Guided Project Approach: Embark on a project-based learning journey, constructing a real-world control system without the need for physical hardware. This simulated project encompasses:
Scoping & Functional Design Specification: Define the requirements and functionality of the control system.
Input/Output Definition & Tagging: Gain proficiency in defining inputs/outputs and effective tagging for streamlined operation.
Ladder Logic PLC Code Writing: Translate design concepts into functional Ladder Logic PLC code.
HMI System Design: Craft an intuitive Human Machine Interface for seamless user interaction.
Complete Simulation & Virtual Commissioning: Validate your system through comprehensive simulation and virtual commissioning.
Upon completion, you'll possess the skills required to embark on a fulfilling career in Control, Automation, or PLC programming. The course utilizes Siemens TIA Portal as the development environment, and you are encouraged actively participate in the development process by writing your own code in parallel with me. Notably, most of the skills acquired are transferable to various PLC brands, broadening your professional versatility.
Enroll now and elevate your expertise in PLC programming, Siemens technology, and HMI design!
Check out the free preview of Lecture 67 of this course to get a preview of the simulated system we will be building together!!
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
198 Reviews
Darius Kruger
An electrical engineer and entrepreneur who has worked in various fields of industry including metering, renewable energy, manufacturing and electrical design. Electronics have always been a passion of mine. I have spent many hours working on microcontroller projects and honing my hardware and software development skills in the field of embedded development. I love teaching and cant wait to share my knowledge with you.
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Reviews
By Jagannath Dash on 8/28/2026
very complicated teaching style
By John Iyanuoluwa Samuel on 8/1/2025
Great course, but I think doing some simple examples like a water pump system into a tank with a level transmitter would be more better and easier to understand
By Abdul Ngobi Musongie on 6/22/2024
From what i have learnt so far in this course, this is by far the MOST COMPREHENSIVE Tia portal course on Earth. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn Tia programming. The instructor is very knowledgeable.
By Andrei Popescu on 4/14/2024
Signing up for the Siemens TIA Portal course was a great choice for my career. The teachers were really good at teaching ladder logic and WinCC HMI design, and they made it fun and satisfying to learn.
By Rajesh Shrestha on 4/14/2024
The teachers explained things clearly and we got to do practical activities. also gave helpful ideas that made difficult ideas easier to understand. Ideal for those seeking to gain knowledge in PLC programming and HMI design.
By Olivia Taylor on 4/7/2024
This course was better than I expected in every way. The full training program taught me everything about PLC ladder logic and WinCC HMI design, and the hands-on activities helped me understand it better.
By Juan MartÃnez on 4/7/2024
I find this course to be extremely useful as I am just starting out with Siemens TIA Portal. The teacher's excellent teaching skills motivated me to want to learn. I am prepared to do hard PLC and HMI jobs now.
By Amina Chaoui on 4/5/2024
I think this course is great for people who want to learn more about Siemens TIA Portal. The hands-on activities were really helpful in making my understanding and abilities in PLC programming and HMI design stronger.
By Dewi Lestari on 4/5/2024
This Siemens TIA Portal course taught me the basics of PLC ladder logic and how to design WinCC HMI. It was really helpful. The teacher made hard ideas easy to understand by explaining them clearly and showing how to do them.
By Nomthandazo Van on 4/4/2024
I was new with PLC programming and wanted to get better at it, this course teach me everything i needed to learn from very basics important knowledge and practical experience to do well in the industry.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100




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