Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials
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Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials
This course is part of Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic) Specialization
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What you'll learn
Learn how to configure and wire the Siemens S7-1200 PLC hardware for automation tasks.
Master the basics of TIA Portal for PLC programming and communication setup.
Understand and implement various logic, timer, and counter operations in TIA Portal.
Develop hands-on skills through real-world automation examples and simulations.
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January 2026
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Siemens PLC programming and the TIA Portal, designed for those looking to gain practical experience with PLC systems. You will learn how to effectively set up and program the Siemens S7-1200 PLC, explore its core components, and understand the intricacies of the TIA Portal. The course starts with an introduction to the S7-1200 hardware and walks you through the core concepts such as the processor, memory, and wiring of the PLC. Next, you will explore the TIA Portal interface, its key features, and learn to set up communication between your PLC and PC. With practical exercises and live demos, you will dive into bit logic operations, timers, counters, math operations, and MOVE functions. Throughout the course, you will get hands-on experience with real-world factory automation examples to reinforce your learning. Ideal for those interested in automation, electrical engineering, and PLC programming, this course is structured for beginners to intermediate learners. You don’t need prior experience with Siemens PLCs, but familiarity with basic electrical concepts will be helpful. The course is also suitable for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in industrial automation. By the end of the course, you will be able to effectively configure and program the Siemens S7-1200 PLC, use the TIA Portal for automation tasks, simulate processes, and implement common PLC operations in real-world scenarios.
In this module, we will introduce the essential hardware components of the S7-1200 PLC, explaining how its processor works and processes instructions. You will also explore how to wire the PLC, the different input/output wiring types, and how to convert electrical schematics into ladder diagrams for programming.
What's included
5 videos2 readings
5 videos•Total 63 minutes
- S7-1200 PLC - PLC Hardware•8 minutes
- S7-1200 PLC - How Processor Works?•16 minutes
- S7-1200 PLC - PLC memory and Wiring the PLC•16 minutes
- S7-1200 PLC - PLC Input/Output Wiring Types•6 minutes
- Converting Schematic to Ladder Diagram•17 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Siemens S7-1200 PLC and TIA Portal Essentials'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will provide an introduction to the Siemens TIA Portal, showcasing its features through a live demo. We will also guide you through setting up Ethernet communication between the S7-1200 PLC and a PC, ensuring a seamless connection in the system.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction to Siemens TIA - Features (LIVE Demo)•8 minutes
- Introduction to Siemens TIA - Ethernet communication of PLC with PC•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Introduction to Siemens TIA Portal - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the basic elements of the TIA Portal, focusing on networks and branches. You will gain a solid understanding of their structure and how they contribute to effective PLC programming.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 video•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding the networks and branches•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding General Elements of TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into bit logic operations in TIA Portal, covering commands such as NO, NC, and OUT. You will also learn how to simulate PLC and HMI operations, apply SET/RESET commands, and explore the practical applications of rising and falling edge triggers in factory automation.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 117 minutes
- NO, NC & OUT Commands•26 minutes
- How to simulate PLC and HMI without hardware?•7 minutes
- Exercise Example•13 minutes
- SET & RESET Command for Latching/Unlatching•18 minutes
- SET & RESET Field Command for Latching/Unlatching•9 minutes
- Exercise Example•10 minutes
- Understanding Rising and Falling Edge•18 minutes
- Factory Automation Example on Bit Logic Operations•17 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding Bit Logic Operations in TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover timer operations in TIA Portal, including pulse timers, ON and OFF delays, and the Retentive On Delay Timer. You will also learn how to customize timers using data blocks and see their application in real-world factory automation scenarios.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 96 minutes
- Understanding Timer Pulse•12 minutes
- Exercise Example•16 minutes
- Understanding Timer ON Delay•14 minutes
- Understanding Timer OFF Delay•19 minutes
- TONR - Retentive On Delay Timer•10 minutes
- Customizing parameters of Timers via Data Block•9 minutes
- Factory Automation Example on Timers!•16 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding Timer operations in TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore counter operations in TIA Portal, including the Up, Down, and Up/Down counters. You will also apply these concepts to factory automation examples, demonstrating their importance in practical applications.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 44 minutes
- Understanding Up Counter•12 minutes
- Understanding Down Counter•10 minutes
- Understanding Up/Down Counter•14 minutes
- Factory Automation Example on Counters•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding Counter operations in TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on the use of comparator operators in TIA Portal, such as Greater, Less, and Equal. These operators are essential for comparing values in PLC programming and building logical control systems.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 video•Total 13 minutes
- Understanding Comparator operators - Greater, Less, Equal•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding Comparative operations in TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through performing basic mathematical operations in TIA Portal, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You will also apply these concepts in hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 30 minutes
- Understanding basic mathematical operations like Add, Sub, Mul and divide•17 minutes
- Exercise Example•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Understanding Math operations in TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explain how to utilize Move, Fill Move, and Block Move instructions in TIA Portal. You will also explore a factory automation example to see how these operations are used in real-world PLC applications.
What's included
2 videos1 reading3 assignments
2 videos•Total 35 minutes
- Move, Fill Move and Block Move Instructions•17 minutes
- Factory Automation Example on Comparator & MOV operators•18 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Understanding MOVE operations in TIA - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
It could be shorter + there are few mistakes that can be fixed easily
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
very good but can be make more better, especially the set reset timer module
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Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials is a course focused on teaching the fundamental components and operations of Siemens S7-1200 PLCs using the TIA Portal software. The course covers everything from the basics of PLC hardware to advanced operations like timers, counters, and mathematical functions. This knowledge is essential for anyone involved in industrial automation, as PLCs are the backbone of controlling machinery and processes in manufacturing environments.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to both Siemens PLC hardware and the TIA Portal programming environment. It covers topics such as wiring PLCs, understanding processor functions, configuring Ethernet communication, using bit logic, timers, counters, and performing mathematical operations within TIA Portal. By the end, learners will have the practical skills to design, simulate, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial applications.
After completing this course, you will be able to confidently work with Siemens S7-1200 PLCs and utilize TIA Portal software to program and configure PLCs. You'll understand how to wire PLCs, set up communications, and use various logic, timer, and counter functions to automate and control industrial systems. Additionally, you'll have practical experience through exercises and real-world factory automation examples.
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