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Instrumentation and Control Technician: Fundamentals of Control Systems

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Course Details

Launch your career as an Instrumentation and Control Technician. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career with Amazon and other employers and earn a certificate. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

This 40-hour, self-paced online course is the first course in the Instrumentation and Controls Technician Skill Path. Develop your skills with formal learning and hands-on virtual simulations. The skill path gives a strong foundation in technical skills, industrial communication networks, and leadership and communication and aligns with the coursework for multiple SACA micro-credentials.

This course focuses on control systems, including PLCs and smart factory systems.

What You'll Learn
1. Understand the role, function, and operation of sensor logic systems and programmable controller systems and be able to troubleshoot these systems. 2. Describe the function, operation, and programming of smart sensors. 3. Describe the set-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of smart factory systems.

Skills you'll acquire

MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceCritical Thinking

Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers
  • Robotics Technicians
  • Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment

Course Content

Instructor Details

Emily Albertsen

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Reviews

4.86(46)
Michelle F.
Dock worker
MO, United States04/21/2026
I would recommend this course because it is easy to follow and work through the course work while working a full time job.
Imijah J.
Stower
NV, United States03/22/2026
Brandon B.
Maintenance Technician
KS, United States03/08/2026
I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot! Everything was explained very well.
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