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Certificate in Industrial Automation

Step into the future of manufacturing and process control. 4 core modules, 24 units covering automation foundations, sensors and actuators, PLCs, industrial control systems, robotics, HMI/SCADA, Industry 4.0 and practical industrial application.

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Programme Overview

Certificate in Industrial Automation

This certificate is organised into four core modules, each comprising six units. The curriculum introduces learners to automation principles, sensors and actuators, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial control systems, robotics, HMI/SCADA, Industry 4.0 concepts and practical automation applications in modern industry.

Curriculum – 4 Modules

Your 4‑Module Learning Journey

Each module contains six units, delivered through self‑paced study guides with practical case scenarios and assessments.

📘 Module 1: Foundations of Industrial Automation

IAU 101
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Industrial Automation – History, Scope and Benefits
  • Unit 2: Automation Systems and Their Classification
  • Unit 3: Industrial Processes, Plants and Automation Levels
  • Unit 4: Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Fundamentals for Automation
  • Unit 5: Safety Standards and Risk Assessment in Automated Systems
  • Unit 6: Roles, Skills and Career Pathways in Industrial Automation

📘 Module 2: Sensors, Actuators and Industrial Control Components

IAU 102
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Sensors and Transducers
  • Unit 2: Types of Industrial Sensors – Proximity, Photoelectric, Inductive, Capacitive
  • Unit 3: Temperature, Pressure, Flow and Level Measurement
  • Unit 4: Actuators – Electric Motors, Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Unit 5: Valves, Relays, Contactors and Power Control Devices
  • Unit 6: Signal Conditioning, Wiring and Industrial Communication Basics

📘 Module 3: Programmable Logic Controllers, HMI and SCADA

IAU 103
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Unit 2: PLC Hardware, I/O Modules and Wiring
  • Unit 3: PLC Programming Fundamentals – Ladder Logic and Basic Instructions
  • Unit 4: Timers, Counters and Program Control Instructions
  • Unit 5: Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Operator Panels
  • Unit 6: SCADA Systems, Data Acquisition and Supervisory Control

📘 Module 4: Robotics, Industry 4.0 and Practical Application

IAU 104
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Robot Types
  • Unit 2: Robot Components, End Effectors and Work Envelopes
  • Unit 3: Robot Programming and Integration with Automation Systems
  • Unit 4: Industry 4.0, IIoT and Smart Manufacturing Concepts
  • Unit 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Reliability of Automated Systems
  • Unit 6: Practical Project: Designing an Industrial Automation Solution
Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and Skills to be Developed

During the programme, learners will develop foundational knowledge and practical understanding of:

What You Will Master

  • Industrial automation principles, systems and levels.
  • Sensors, transducers and measurement techniques.
  • Actuators, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • PLC hardware, wiring and ladder logic programming.
  • Timers, counters and program control instructions.
  • HMI design and SCADA supervisory control.
  • Industrial communication and signal conditioning.
  • Industrial robotics and system integration.
  • Industry 4.0, IIoT and smart manufacturing.
  • Maintenance, troubleshooting and practical automation design.
Investment

Affordable Tuition with Flexible Instalments

Pay in Nigerian Naira (NGN) via bank transfer or Paystack. Application fee included.

🇳🇬 Local Student — ₦22,740
🌍 Foreign Student — ₦44,740
Flexible Payment – No Interest
Pay in Parts – No Interest
2–4 Instalments
Local: Pay in 2–4 parts of ₦5,685 – ₦11,370 each.
Foreign: Pay in 2–4 parts of ₦11,185 – ₦22,370 each.
Application fee included. Payment in NGN.
Get Admission
Destination:Nigeria
Purpose:Industrial Automation Course Fee
Account Name:Ransford Global PD LTD – LCO
Bank:Providus Bank PLC
Account Number: 9651814927
After payment, send receipt to WhatsApp +234 901 599 2500 for enrollment.
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Learning Outcomes

What You'll Achieve

Upon completion of the Certificate in Industrial Automation, you will be able to:

Understand Automation Systems

Explain automation principles, architectures, sensors, actuators and industrial control components.

Program and Control

Read and write basic PLC ladder logic and use HMI/SCADA for supervisory control.

Integrate and Apply

Integrate robotics, IIoT and Industry 4.0 concepts and design a practical automation solution.

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Account Number 9651814927
Location Lagos, Nigeria
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