Mitsubishi offers a trial; the built-in GX Simulator2 runs every exercise without a PLC.

Does the course cover GX Works3?

The course is GX Works2 for FX3U-class controllers, which is the installed base; GX Works3 and iQ-F are planned as a follow-up course.

Is the certificate from Mitsubishi Electric?

The EDWartens Certificate of Completion is optional, paid, verifiable by code and issued after the final assessment. It is not a vendor credential.

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Free Mitsubishi PLC course with certificate

Mitsubishi FX programming in GX Works2, free and complete: instructions, timers, counters, data handling, analog, communication and projects, with notes, quizzes and an optional verifiable certificate.

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31 modules · 11h 53m of video · Updated 1 November 2026

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Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2

The Mitsubishi FX family instruction by instruction: devices, contacts, timers, counters, data, analog and high-speed counting in GX Works2, with a look ahead to GX Works3.

Use X, Y, M, D, T and C correctly, including octal numbering and what survives a power cut
Write ladder with SET, RST, PLS, PLF and the pulse contacts
Control flow with MC/MCR, CJ, CALL, FEND and SRET

17 modules 3h 10mView course

Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F course cover

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Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F

The current Mitsubishi platform: GX Works3, iQ-R and FX5U hardware, communication and setup, I/O and CC-Link cards, the ladder editor with labels, sequence basics with the GOT simulator, timers, counters, data moves, index registers, arithmetic, CC-Link IE Field, built-in functions, MELSOFT Navigator and Mitsubishi's e-learning.

Create and configure GX Works3 projects for iQ-R and FX5
Communicate with, write to and diagnose a CPU
Program ladder with labels, comments and the parts library

14 modules 8h 44mView course

Compare the Mitsubishi Electric courses

Course	Level	Modules	Video	Brand
Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2	Beginner	17	3h 10m	Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F	Beginner	14	8h 44m	Mitsubishi Electric

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Is GX Works2 free?: Mitsubishi offers a trial; the built-in GX Simulator2 runs every exercise without a PLC.
Does the course cover GX Works3?: The course is GX Works2 for FX3U-class controllers, which is the installed base; GX Works3 and iQ-F are planned as a follow-up course.
Is the certificate from Mitsubishi Electric?: The EDWartens Certificate of Completion is optional, paid, verifiable by code and issued after the final assessment. It is not a vendor credential.