CPD Accredited Training

PLC & SCADA Training in Swindon

CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Swindon Professionals

In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Swindon

Industrial Automation in Swindon

Swindon has a strong automotive and engineering heritage, historically centred around the Honda manufacturing plant and the Great Western Railway works. While Honda's South Marston plant has transitioned, the site and surrounding industrial areas continue to attract advanced manufacturing investment. BMW's Pressings facility, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Patheon by Thermo Fisher maintain significant automated manufacturing operations. The M4 corridor location and proximity to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down add further demand for automation skills.

Key Industries in Swindon

AutomotivePharmaceuticalsDefenceLogisticsFinancial ServicesEngineering

Major Employers

BMW PressingsCatalentPatheon (Thermo Fisher)Nationwide Building SocietyIntelJohnson Matthey

Also Serving

Chippenham · Marlborough · Royal Wootton Bassett · Highworth · Wroughton · Cirencester

Our Courses

Training Programmes for Swindon Professionals

Professional Module

PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO

  • 6 weeks duration (5 days/week)
  • Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
  • CPD Accredited Certification
  • In-person (Milton Keynes) + Online

\u00a31,799 full programme

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AI Module

AI in Industrial Automation

  • AI & Machine Learning for Automation
  • Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
  • Predictive Maintenance with AI
  • CPD Accredited Certification

Why EDWartens

Why Swindon 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 BMW Pressings and Catalent.

Flexible Delivery

Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Swindon.

Getting to Our Training Centre from Swindon

75 miles from Milton Keynes
~1.5 hours by train

Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Swindonby train or car. Milton Keynes Central station has excellent connections to all major UK cities. Can't travel? Join our live online sessions instead.

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Why Engineers in Swindon Choose EDWartens

Career Transition: Move from general engineering into high-demand PLC/SCADA roles with £35-65k salary range
Upskill Existing Role: Add PLC programming to your CV while working — online + weekend options available
Industry Shortage: UK faces a critical shortage of automation engineers — Automotive, Pharmaceuticals sectors in Swindon are actively hiring
Placement Support: 100% career support including CV writing, interview prep, and direct introductions to employers like BMW Pressings, Catalent