Python for Automation Engineers Mini-Course
About This Course
Want to learn Python and apply it in industrial automation? This free mini-course is the perfect starting point.
In 4 short text-based lessons you will learn:
• Why Python is today an essential tool for every automation engineer
• Python syntax basics – variables, loops, functions and file handling
• How to communicate with a PLC over Modbus TCP using the pymodbus library
• How to read live data from a Siemens S7-1500 via OPC UA
Every lesson includes ready-to-run code examples you can try immediately.
🚀 Want more? This mini-course is just a taste of the full “Python Programming Basics for Automation Engineers” course, where you will master the complete technology stack: Modbus, OPC UA, Snap7, pandas, HTML reports, dashboards and a complete Factory Data Analyzer project.
👉 Check out the full course here: https://controlbyte.tech/python-basics-course/
Learning Objectives
Requirements
- No requirements — the course is designed for complete Python beginners
- A computer with internet access
- Optional: a PLC or Modbus simulator for hands-on practice
Target Audience
- Automation engineers who want to learn Python
- PLC programmers and technicians with no Python experience
- Engineers who want to integrate PLCs with IT systems and data pipelines
- Anyone who wants to save time on data analysis and reporting
Curriculum
Python in Industrial Automation
Why Python is Essential for Automation Engineers
Python Basics – From Zero to Your First Script
PLC Communication over Modbus TCP – Python and pymodbus
OPC UA with Python – Read a Siemens S7-1500 in 30 Lines
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