Due to rapid developments and evolving technology, the world is becoming increasingly automated. As a result of this, there is a critical shortage of industrial automation, instrumentation, control engineers, technicians, and technologists around the world.

EIT’s School of Industrial Automation will equip you with skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, which are critical in this fast-moving work environment.

Students will study subjects which include: process control, instrumentation, control valves, process plant layout, piping design, tuning of process loops, SCADA, PLCs, advanced process control (APC), boiler control, hazardous areas, safety instrumentation (IEC 61511 and IEC 61508), HAZOPs, industrial data communications, networking, deviceNet and Fieldbus, industrial wireless, radio telemetry systems, shielding/EMC/EMI, and noise reduction.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity


The Professional Certificate will help you acquire the essential skills needed to protect industrial control systems from various cyber threats. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
13 April 2027

Professional Certificate of Competency in Instrumentation, Automation and Process Control


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical knowledge of selection, installation, and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 December 2026

Professional Certificate of Competency in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence


This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need an understanding of machine learning and its basic techniques Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Data Coms and IT
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Data Comms & Industrial IT
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
11 May 2027

Professional Certificate of Competency in Operational Automation and Smart Monitoring in Mining Materials Handling Plants


As mining operations become increasingly automated, engineers need the skills to optimize plant performance while reducing downtime and equipment failures. Discover how automation and smart monitoring improve the reliability and efficiency of materials handling plants. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
27 January 2027

Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA Systems


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to get practical skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
13 October 2026
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
Intake Dates
9 February 2027

Professional Certificate of Competency in Troubleshooting and Failure Prevention in Bulk Materials Handling Plants


Develop in-demand expertise in bulk materials handling reliability and failure prevention to enhance your engineering capabilities and support safer, more efficient plant operations. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
3 November 2026
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
Intake Dates
16 February 2027