PLC & SCADA Training for Amsterdam Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Amsterdam Professionals
Live online sessions from Amsterdam, Netherlands | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Amsterdam
Amsterdam and the wider Randstad region form a major European hub for technology, data centres, and industrial automation. The Amsterdam port industrial area, Schiphol logistics corridor, and the food processing belt in North Holland create demand for SCADA and process control expertise. With ABB, Yokogawa, and Honeywell maintaining regional offices, the Dutch market for PLC skills is robust. EDWartens delivers live online training from our UK centre with CPD accreditation recognised across Europe.
Key Industries in Amsterdam
Major Employers
Average Automation Engineer Salary in Amsterdam: €58,000/year
Local VAT rate: 21%
Why Train for Amsterdam Jobs?
Amsterdam and the broader Noord-Holland region hosts major logistics automation, semiconductor equipment, and food processing facilities. ASML alone employs thousands of automation engineers and is aggressively expanding.
Also Serving
Haarlem · Zaandam · Amstelveen · Hoofddorp · IJmuiden · Hilversum
The Automation Landscape in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's automation landscape spans data-centre power management, port logistics, and food processing. The Amsterdam port-industrial area uses SCADA-managed fuel and chemical terminals, while Schiphol Airport operates PLC-controlled baggage systems handling 70 million passengers annually. Tata Steel at IJmuiden runs one of Europe's largest integrated steelworks with Siemens PLC-controlled rolling mills. The explosion of hyperscale data centres in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has created a new category of critical-infrastructure automation and BMS roles.
Did You Know?
Schiphol Airport's baggage handling system uses over 22 km of conveyor belts controlled by Siemens PLCs, processing up to 100,000 bags per day — one of the most complex discrete-automation installations in any European airport.
Career Outlook in Amsterdam
Automation engineers in Amsterdam earn €52,000–€72,000, with premium rates in the data-centre and semiconductor-equipment sectors. ASML's Veldhoven campus (an hour south) is constantly expanding and actively recruits from the Amsterdam talent pool. A UK CPD-accredited qualification in English is immediately applicable in the Netherlands, where English is the business language of most international employers.
Real Automation Projects in Amsterdam
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Amsterdam.
Tata Steel IJmuiden hot-strip mill SCADA upgrade from legacy Siemens S5 to S7-1500 with WinCC Unified
Schiphol Airport baggage handling system expansion with Vanderlande PLC-controlled tilt-tray sorters
AkzoNobel Amsterdam paint factory batch automation with Siemens PCS 7 and MES integration
Equinix Amsterdam data-centre power and cooling BMS with Schneider Electric PLC and SCADA monitoring
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Amsterdam Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Amsterdam
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
AI Module
AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Amsterdam
The industrial automation sector in Amsterdamis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Netherlands
Career Roles Available in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Industry Demand
The Data Centres, Port & Logistics, Food Processing sectors in Amsterdam are actively investing in automation. Companies like Shell (Den Haag), Tata Steel (IJmuiden), Yokogawa regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Netherlands range from €40,000 to €75,000, with senior roles commanding €80,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
Why Train Now?
Upcoming Batches
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Amsterdam — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Amsterdam Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Shell (Den Haag) and Tata Steel (IJmuiden).
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Amsterdam. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Amsterdam
Join our live sessions from Amsterdam, Netherlands. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Netherlands — How It Works
Joining from Amsterdamis simple. Here's the step-by-step process for international students.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Amsterdam (Mon–Fri, UK time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in GBP via bank transfer or card (approx €2,499)
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Amsterdam — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Amsterdam?
Yes — EDWartens delivers live online PLC and SCADA courses that you can join from Amsterdam. English is the instruction language, which aligns perfectly with the Netherlands' English-speaking business environment. In-person training at our Milton Keynes centre is a short flight from Schiphol.
Are UK qualifications recognised in the Netherlands?
Yes. CPD accreditation is recognised across the EU, and Dutch employers regularly hire UK-trained engineers. The Netherlands' international business culture means English-language qualifications from a CPD-accredited provider like EDWartens carry strong credibility.
What is the demand for automation engineers in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam's demand for automation engineers is driven by data centres, Schiphol operations, the port-industrial complex, and nearby ASML. Salaries range from €52,000 to €72,000, with data-centre and semiconductor roles at the top end. The market is undersupplied, particularly for engineers with SCADA and critical-infrastructure experience.
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