PLC & SCADA Training for The Hague Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for The Hague Professionals
Live online sessions from The Hague, Netherlands | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in The Hague
The Hague, while known as the seat of Dutch government, also hosts Shell's global headquarters and a significant energy sector presence. The wider South Holland region includes major process industries at the nearby Rotterdam-Rijnmond complex and the greenhouse technology cluster at Westland. Engineers working in the energy transition, building automation, and infrastructure sectors in The Hague benefit from EDWartens' CPD accredited online PLC and SCADA training delivered live from our Milton Keynes centre.
Key Industries in The Hague
Major Employers
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The Automation Landscape in The Hague
The Hague combines Shell's global headquarters — directing automation standards across 30+ refineries worldwide — with the Netherlands' cybersecurity centre of excellence and ESA's ESTEC space technology facility at nearby Noordwijk. The Westland greenhouse corridor, stretching from The Hague to Rotterdam, is the world's most automated horticultural region, using climate-control PLCs, automated irrigation, and robotic harvesting systems. Fokker Services at The Hague Airport maintains and automates aircraft component MRO operations. The city's building-automation sector serves numerous government and international-organisation campuses.
Did You Know?
The Westland greenhouse district near The Hague contains over 2,300 hectares of PLC-controlled glasshouses, where automated climate systems regulate temperature to within 0.5°C and robotic systems harvest up to 50 kg of tomatoes per square metre annually.
Career Outlook in The Hague
The Hague area automation engineers earn €50,000–€70,000, with Shell and energy-sector roles at the top. The Westland greenhouse sector offers a unique niche for automation engineers interested in sustainable agriculture technology. A UK CPD-accredited qualification is valued by The Hague's internationally oriented employers, where English is widely used in business settings.
Real Automation Projects in The Hague
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around The Hague.
Shell The Hague global refinery SCADA standardisation project defining PLC specifications for operations worldwide
Westland greenhouse climate-control system with Priva PLC managing ventilation, heating, CO2 dosing, and irrigation
ESA ESTEC Noordwijk satellite test facility automation with PLC-controlled thermal-vacuum chambers
The Hague government quarter building management system integration using Siemens Desigo PLC controllers
Our Courses
Training Programmes for The Hague Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from The Hague
- 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 The Hague
The industrial automation sector in The Hagueis 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 The Hague
The Hague Industry Demand
The Energy (Shell HQ), Cybersecurity, Building Automation sectors in The Hague are actively investing in automation. Companies like Shell, Siemens, KPN 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?
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from The Hague — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why The Hague 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 and Siemens.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from The Hague. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from The Hague
Join our live sessions from The Hague, 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 The Hagueis 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 The Hague (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 The Hague — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from The Hague?
Yes — EDWartens provides live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from The Hague. Our English-language training is ideal for professionals at Shell, ESA, or the Westland greenhouse sector. In-person attendance at our Milton Keynes centre is easy via Rotterdam The Hague Airport or Eurostar.
What automation sectors are growing in The Hague?
The Hague's key automation growth areas are energy transition (Shell's hydrogen and CCS initiatives), greenhouse technology (Westland corridor), building automation for government campuses, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems. Each creates distinct career paths for PLC and SCADA professionals.
Are there greenhouse automation career opportunities near The Hague?
Yes — the Westland greenhouse corridor is a world-leading horticultural automation cluster. Companies like Priva, Ridder, and numerous growers employ PLC engineers to manage climate control, irrigation, and robotic harvesting. It is a unique and growing niche, with salaries of €45,000–€65,000.
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