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Principles of Control Systems

"Empowering you to spark a brighter future as an Electrical Technician."

Georgia NorthWestern Technical College

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Course Details

Course Details

Launch your career as a Controls Expert. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career with Amazon and earn a certificate. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.


This is an 80-hour, self-paced online course that helps prepare learners for a career in control systems, for example as a Control Systems Technician, Control Systems Lead or Controls Expert in the field of mechatronics. Through this course, learners will develop their skills through formal learning and hands-on work with virtual simulations. The course gives a strong foundation in technical skills, industrial communication networks, and leadership and communication skills. Through this course, learners will also have completed a significant portion of the coursework for the SACA micro-credential, Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist.


In this course you will learn how to connect, upload, download, troubleshoot and replace motor controls and networks, and develop troubleshooting skills to ensure motor controls are working properly. In addition, this course focuses on tips and techniques for leading and communicating with teams.



After This Course, You Will Be Able To
This is an 80-hour, self-paced online course that helps prepare learners for a career in control systems, for example as a Control Systems Technician, Control Systems Lead or Controls Expert in the field of mechatronics. Through this course, learners will develop their skills through formal learning and hands-on work with virtual simulations. The course gives a strong foundation in technical skills, industrial communication networks, and leadership and communication skills. Through this course, learners will also have completed a significant portion of the coursework for the SACA micro-credential, Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist. In this course you will learn how to connect, upload, download, troubleshoot and replace motor controls and networks, and develop troubleshooting skills to ensure motor controls are working properly. In addition, this course focuses on tips and techniques for leading and communicating with teams.

Skills you'll acquire

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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

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