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Free PLC training in Doha

Engineers and technicians in Doha can learn PLC programming, SCADA, drives and instrumentation free, online and at their own pace, with the courses below chosen for the city's lng and gas, gas-to-liquids, fertilisers, steel and petrochemicals. The optional certificate is US$15.99 (≈ QAR 58) for a beginner course.

Why automation skills matter in Doha

Doha sits between Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, where QatarEnergy's LNG trains, the Pearl and ORYX GTL plants, and QAFCO, Qatar Steel and QAPCO run continuous processes. These plants depend on process control, instrumentation and PLC skills.

LNG and gas

Ras Laffan Industrial City, about 80 km north of Doha and administered by QatarEnergy, hosts the QatarEnergy LNG plants.

Gas-to-liquids

The Pearl GTL and ORYX GTL plants are both at Ras Laffan.

Fertilisers, steel and petrochemicals

Mesaieed, 36 km south of Doha, is home to QAFCO, Qatar Steel and QAPCO.

Power and water

Ras Laffan's A, B and C plants generate electricity and desalinated water.

Ports and logistics

Hamad Port, south of Doha at Umm Al-Houl, has been operational since December 2016.

Industrial zones in and around Doha

Ras Laffan Industrial City
QatarEnergy-administered LNG, GTL, refining and power hub north of Doha.
Mesaieed Industrial City
Industrial city in Al Wakrah Municipality managed by QatarEnergy's Mesaieed Industry City Management.
Qatar Free Zones (Ras Bufontas)
Qatar Free Zones Authority zones focused on logistics, industrial and consumer manufacturing, and emerging technologies.

Free courses for Doha

PLC programming · Beginner · Free

Siemens TIA Portal

Instrumentation · Beginner · Free

Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control

DCS · Intermediate · Free

Emerson DeltaV DCS

Safety · Advanced · Free

Safety Instrumented Systems and SIL to IEC 61511

Process control · Intermediate · Free

PID Control for PLC Engineers

Power systems · Advanced · Free

IEC 61850 Substation Automation: GOOSE, SCL and IEC 60870-5

All free courses

The certificate

Beginner US$15.99 (≈ QAR 58), a one-off fee. Your bank handles any currency conversion. Issued when you pass the course's final assessment, with a code anyone can verify.

How the certificate works

Useful local bodies

For registration and recognised qualifications in Qatar. EDWartens is not affiliated with them.

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)
Qatar's national university for applied and technical education, with a College of Engineering and Technology; formerly College of the North Atlantic-Qatar.

Questions from Doha

Is there free PLC training in Doha?

Yes, online. Every EDWartens course is free to learn in full from Doha: video lessons, notes, practice and a final assessment, in English, at your own pace. They run in the vendors' free or trial software with simulators, so you need a computer, not a PLC.

How much is the certificate?

The certificate is optional. For a beginner course it is US$15.99 (about QAR 58), a one-off fee; intermediate and advanced courses cost a little more. Learning stays free whether or not you buy it.

Which PLC should I learn first in Doha?

Start with Siemens TIA Portal. It matches what plants in the region commonly run; the other courses on this page follow Doha's main industries.

Is the certificate recognised by employers in Doha?

It is an EDWartens Certificate of Completion with a public verification code, not a vendor, university or government qualification. Employers can check it online; many will also want to see a project you built.

Sources

Local facts checked 26 September 2026. Company and plant names are their owners' and are mentioned for context only.