Siemens S7-1500 Programming with TIA Portal ($2,400)
2026-07-21 08:30 - 2026-07-23 16:30, 2026-11-10 08:30 - 2026-11-12 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee, WI Branch – GCG, N114 W18770 Clinton Dr., Germantown, WI, 53022, United States
This fast paced three day course assumes the student has a basic knowledge of programming PLCs and focuses on how to use TIA Portal Step 7 Professional software to create a complete PLC system. The focus includes configuration of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC hardware, PROFINET configuration, programming using ladder logic and basic diagnostic functions
Topics:

S7 Family Hardware Overview
TIA Portal Project and Portal Views
Configuring the S7-1500 PLC Hardware
Configuring a PROFINET Network
S7-1500 Addressing & Memory
Using Various Programming Methods (Linear, Partitioned, Structured)
Using Basic Instruction Set (Contacts, Coils, Timers, Counters)
How To Use Function (FC) & Function Block (FB)
Using IEC Functions & Function Blocks
Using Libraries
Using Simatic Automation Tool
Data Block Usage & Data Types
Understanding the Most Used Organization Blocks
Analog Value Processing
Monitoring Logic & Using Watch Tables
Use of Trace
Online Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Use of PLCSIM Simulation Tool
Using the Integrated Web Server on the PLC
Using a Multi-Instance Function Block (Time Permitting)

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of PLCs
Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $2,400
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SIMATIC Motion Control 1 - TIA Portal ($3,300)
2026-07-27 08:30 - 2026-07-29 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Nashville, TN Branch – GCG, 1854 Air Lane, Dr, Suite 20, Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
In this technology course, attendees will program the SIMATIC S7-1500 or S7-1200 controllers in the TIA Portal. They will be able to precisely control the motion of axes with the integrated motion control functions while learning step by step the benefits and use of these functions. After each learning step, attendees will deepen their knowledge through hands-on programming. After attending the course, they will understand the interaction of the technological functions. Each learner will be able to select and configure appropriate technology objects, such as speed axis, positioning axis, and synchronous axis, as well as integrate them into the program.
Topics:

Basics of motion control
SpeedAxis technology object
PositioningAxis technology object
Homing and traversing movements
Programming with PLCopen
Error messages and diagnostics
Communication and libraries
Output cam and measuring input
Closed-loop control and optimization
SynchronousAxis technology object
Practical exercises on training devices with SIMATIC S7-1500 and SINAMICS drives

Prerequisite: TIA Portal Programming 1
Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $3,300
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TIA Portal 3-Day Programming Workshop ($2,400)
2026-07-28 08:30 - 2026-07-30 16:30 (America/New_York) | Cleveland, OH Branch – GCG, 6950 Engle Road Suite XX, Middleburg Heights, OH, 44130, United States
This 3-Day Siemens TIA Portal Programming workshop is tailored for someone who installs, maintains, and programs automation systems. This is a programming based workshop which means basic PLC programming knowledge is required for attendance.
Topics:

Siemens Product Family Overview
TIA Portal Family Overview
PLC Programming Basics
HMI Programming Basics
Data Blocks and Memory
Introduction to Networks
Configuration of Distributed I/O
Configuration and Programming of Systems Diagnostics and Alarming
How to use Libraries and Archive Your Project Data

This 3-Day workshop is taught using S7-1500 Hardware on a workstation (1 student per workstation.) Computers provided by GCG.
Participants will learn about the SIMATIC hardware, how to configure it and program it from a “clean sheet.” They will also learn to use built-in diagnostic tools to troubleshoot both their code and hardware. Additionally, attendees will learn how to configure and troubleshoot networked devices such as distributed I/O and HMI’s. The course format is a combination of instructions and hands-on exercises allowing students to practice programming in the “TIA Portal” programming environment.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $2,400
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SIMATIC Motion Control 2 - TIA Portal ($3,000)
2026-07-30 08:30 - 2026-07-31 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Nashville, TN Branch – GCG, 1854 Air Lane, Dr, Suite 20, Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Using the motion control functions of the SIMATIC S7-1500 technology CPU, the learner will be able to extend applications with absolute synchronous axes or camming. In this technology course, attendees learn step by step the benefits and use of these functions. After learning each step, attendees will deepen their knowledge through hands-on programming.
Topics:

Overview of S7-1500T Technology CPU
Absolute and relative gearing
Strategies for synchronization and desynchronization
Cam disc creation using the graphical cam editor and during runtime
Kinematic functions configuration and control
Interplay between Motion Control and Safety Integrated
Cam disc creation using libraries
Practical exercises on training devices with SIMATIC S7-1500T and SINAMICS drives

Prerequisite: SIMATIC Motion Control 1 – TIA Portal
Course Length & Time: Two days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $3,000
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Siemens HMI with WinCC Unified ($1,600)
2026-08-04 08:30 - 2026-08-05 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Appleton, WI Branch – GCG, 1049 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
This two-day course will provide student the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications with the Siemens TIA Portal WinCC Unified Software.
Topics:
• WinCC Unified HMI System Overview
• Siemens HMI Panel Overview
• Project Creation
• Communication Setup
• Graphics Design
• Library Utilization
• Alarm System
• Tag Logging
• Recipe Management
• User Administration
• Scripting
• Cross Reference
• Multi-Language Setup
• Project Transfer
• TIA Portal Step 7 Integration
Prerequisite: None
Course Length & Time: Two days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $1,600
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TIA Portal 3-Day Programming Workshop ($2,400)
2026-08-18 08:30 - 2026-08-20 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Detroit, MI Branch – GCG, 2119 Austin Ave., Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States

TIA Portal Programming 2 ($3,850)
2026-08-31 08:30 - 2026-09-04 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Nashville, TN Branch – GCG, 1854 Air Lane, Dr, Suite 20, Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
This course is the second in a three-part series which increases skills with Siemens SIMATIC TIA Portal. Students will
learn to leverage the power of TIA Portal software with advanced structured programming techniques. A systems
approach to efficiently programming the S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLCs is covered. Integration and connectivity of
PROFINET IO, HMI, and G120 Drive are the central focus of this course. Programming emphasis centers on Ladder
(LAD) and Statement List (STL) logic, with an introduction to Structured Control Language (SCL) and S7-GRAPH. Both direct and indirect addressing are an integral part of the course.
Topics:

Training Devices and Addressing
Hardware Commissioning
Program Design Methods
Jump and Accumulator Functions
Analog value Processing and Arithmetic
FCs, FBs, and Multiple Instances
Complex Data and Addressing
Optimized Block Accesses
HMI Alarm Messages
System Diagnostics and Error Handling
Introduction to SCL
Introduction to S7-GRAPH
Integration and commissioning a Drive with Startdrive

Prerequisite: TIA Portal Programming 1
Course Length & Time: Four and a half days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $3,850
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Siemens S7-1500 Programming with TIA Portal ($2,400)
2026-09-15 08:30 - 2026-09-17 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Appleton, WI Branch – GCG, 1049 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States

TIA Portal 3-Day Programming Workshop ($2,400)
2026-09-22 08:30 - 2026-09-24 16:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton, OH Branch – GCG, 2400 Technical Drive, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States

SINAMICS S120/G120 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ($3,900)
2026-09-28 08:30 - 2026-10-01 16:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton, OH Branch – GCG, 2400 Technical Drive, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States
This course is for SIMATIC S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLC users who are involved with developing or sustaining automation systems and their application programs.
This course provides maintenance level training on Siemens SINAMICS S120 and G120 drive systems. The course includes an overview of AC Drive power structures, system hardware, basic commissioning steps, and basic steps for configuring and troubleshooting. A heavy emphasis is placed on troubleshooting using various methods and test equipment. The use of the Siemens diagnostic and engineering software tool (STARTER) is demonstrated and practiced extensively throughout the week.
Topics:

Safety, PPE, and ESD
Perform Hardware Module Diagnostics
Set up and operate the Drives
Back-up and restore operating program via OP
Utilize STARTER software to Upload, Archive and Restore Drive Project
Troubleshoot a SINAMICS drive system using STARTER application diagnostics
Evaluate Drive System Performance
Replace Defective Hardware

Prerequisite: Basics of AC Drives
Course Length & Time: Four days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $3,900
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Siemens HMI with WinCC Unified ($1,600)
2026-10-06 08:30 - 2026-10-07 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee, WI Branch – GCG, N114 W18770 Clinton Dr., Germantown, WI, 53022, United States

Siemens S7-1500 Programming with TIA Portal ($2,400)
2026-10-13 08:30 - 2026-10-15 16:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis, MO Branch – GCG, 675 Spirit Valley Central Dr., Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States

TIA Portal 3-Day Programming Workshop ($2,400)
2026-10-20 08:30 - 2026-10-22 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Rapids, MI Branch – GCG, 2660 Horizon Dr. Suite 130, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States

Siemens Step 7 Classic for Maintenance Personnel
2026-10-28 08:30 - 2026-10-30 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee, WI Branch – GCG, N114 W18770 Clinton Dr., Germantown, WI, 53022, United States
This three day course assumes the student has a very basic understanding of PLCs and will introduce students to the Step 7 software package, used to program and maintain the S7-300/400 PLC systems. The class focuses on maintaining & troubleshooting the S7 PLC using Step 7.
Topics:

S7 Family Hardware Overview
S7 Hardware Installation & Maintenance
Remote I/O Installation & Maintenance
Using Simatic Manager
Editing/Adding Symbols to a Project
Overview of PROFIBUS & PROFINET Networks
Using a Variable Table for Troubleshooting
Overview of S7 Addressing
Why Various Programming Methods Are Used (Linear, Partitioned, Structured)
Basics of Organization Blocks
Basics of Functions (FC) & Function Blocks (FB)
Basics of Data Blocks
Monitoring PLC Program Blocks
Comparing Programs
Using Cross Reference, Usage Table & Program Structure Tools
Troubleshooting a S7 PLC Using LEDs
Troubleshooting a S7 PLC Using Step 7
Troubleshooting a S7 PLC Using the Integrated Web Server
How to Force a Value

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of PLCs
Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost: $2,400
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TIA Portal Programming 2 ($3,850)
2026-11-09 08:30 - 2026-11-13 16:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis, MO Branch – GCG, 675 Spirit Valley Central Dr., Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
