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Free PLC training in Manila

Engineers and technicians in Manila can learn PLC programming, SCADA, drives and instrumentation free, online and at their own pace, with the courses below chosen for the city's automotive, electronics, semiconductors. The optional certificate is US$4.99 (≈ ₱280) for a beginner course.

Why automation skills matter in Manila

The industrial belt south of Metro Manila runs car assembly at Toyota's Santa Rosa zone, electronics in Laguna Technopark, semiconductors in Cavite and large food, beverage and water plants. TESDA's mechatronics qualification also includes PLC work.

Automotive

Toyota Motor Philippines assembles cars at the 82-hectare Toyota Special Economic Zone in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Electronics

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines operates in Laguna Technopark, Santa Rosa, and received PEZA registration for new projects there in 2025.

Semiconductors

onsemi runs a manufacturing facility in Carmona, Cavite, south of Metro Manila.

Food and beverage

Santa Rosa, Laguna is home to The Coca-Cola Company's largest plant in the Philippines, beside the South Luzon Expressway.

Water

Maynilad's Laguna Lake Drinking Water Treatment Plant in Muntinlupa, inaugurated in December 2023, draws water from Laguna de Bay.

Industrial zones in and around Manila

Laguna Technopark
PEZA-registered industrial estate spanning Santa Rosa and Biñan, Laguna, with electronics, automotive and logistics locators.
Cavite Economic Zone
PEZA-administered export zone in Rosario and General Trias, Cavite, about 30 km south of Manila.
Lima Technology Center
Aboitiz-owned special economic zone in Lipa and Malvar, Batangas, with light-to-medium industry locators.
Toyota Special Economic Zone
Toyota Motor Philippines' car-assembly zone in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Which PLCs you are likely to meet

Local training-market signal (what providers teach, not a market-share figure): Schneider Electric Philippines offers PLC training on its Modicon M221 and Modicon M580 controllers.

Free courses for Manila

PLC programming · Beginner · Free

Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2

Robotics · Beginner · Free

FANUC Robot Programming with the Teach Pendant and ROBOGUIDE

Robotics · Beginner · Free

ABB Robot Programming with RobotStudio and RAPID

Quality management · Intermediate · Free

Automotive Core Tools: FMEA (AIAG-VDA 1st Edition)

AI and machine learning · Intermediate · Free

Machine Vision and Quality Inspection

Motion control · Intermediate · Free

Servo Drives and Motion Control

All free courses

The certificate

Beginner US$4.99 (≈ ₱280), 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 Philippines. EDWartens is not affiliated with them.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
National TVET authority; its Mechatronics Servicing NC II qualification covers PLC basics, pneumatics, sensors and actuators.
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Regulates licensed professions, including electronics and electrical engineering, through its professional boards.
Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP)
PRC-accredited professional organisation for electronics engineers and electronics technicians.
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE)
National professional association of Philippine electrical engineers.

Questions from Manila

Is there free PLC training in Manila?

Yes, online. Every EDWartens course is free to learn in full from Manila: 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$4.99 (about ₱280), 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 Manila?

Start with Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2. It matches what plants in the region commonly run; the other courses on this page follow Manila's main industries.

Is the certificate recognised by employers in Manila?

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.

Also in Philippines: Cebu

Sources

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