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TIA University

Learn to automate the future with free, expert-led workshops and flexible, self-study courses from Siemens.

Instructor-led Workshops

Experience free, live, one-day, instructor-led, interactive sessions that provide hands-on learning to help you evaluate the practicality of Siemens technology solutions.

TIA Test Drive

This event is for Engineers and Automation Specialists requiring an introduction to the fundamental aspects of engineering automation solutions by applying Totally Integrated Automation concepts in accordance with recommended best practices.
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Workshop Dates

February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 10, 2026

Merge Logix with TIA Portal

This workshop is intended for intermediate or advanced Studio5000 programmers who want to learn the similarities between the Rockwell Software Studio5000 programming environment and the Siemens TIA Portal programming environment.
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Workshop Dates:

February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 30, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 30, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 29, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026

Basic Level Video Series

TIA FAST Track Basic Video Series

A series of introductory level video tutorials exploring TIA Portal's fundamental features and essential functions.

Useful for workshop preparation or as a refresher course, these topics are demonstrated live in the free full-day “TIA Test Drive “and “Merge Logix with TIA Portal” hands-on workshops. Viewing in sequence is recommended but each topic can be viewed independently.

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TIA FAST Track Basic Video Series Syllabus

1.0	Introduction to TIA Portal	5.0 5.1	Using Troubleshooting Tools Using Project Management Tools
2.0 2.1	Adding a PLC to the Project Configuring the PLC Parameters	6.0	Integrating a WinCC Unified Comfort Panel HMI (Currently under development) > Explore WinCC Unified HMI/Unified Academy
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4	Introduction to Programming Programming Best Practices Creating & Programming Functions (FCs) Creating & using Data Blocks (DBs) Creating & Using Function Blocks (FBs)	7.0 7.1 7.2	Safety PLC Programming Overview Configuring Safety I/O Modules Safety Programming Basics
4.0 4.1	Managing Profinet IO Defining the Profinet IO System Topology

Advanced Independent Study

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A series of video tutorials exploring TIA Portal's advanced features and Optional Software tools. Each video tutorial includes step by step instructions with self-paced lab exercises.**

**Requires use of TIA Portal V17 or a newer version of TIA Portal to be installed on your local PC.

TIA Portal Project Upgrade**	Using Project and Global Libraries	Validate & verify PLC code standards using “Test Suite” utility
Using ProDiag (Process Diagnostics software)	Using the Integrated OPC UA Server	RockwellComms - Establish communication between Siemens & Rockwell
Cause & Effect Matrix programming	Process and Machine Simulation	Using TIA Portal Trace feature to capture, analyze & debug I/O signals
User Management & Access Control (UMAC)	WinCC Comfort Migration to WinCC Unified Comfort	Understanding and utilizing Software Units
Multi-User program development	Using the Integrated Webserver and View of Things (VoT)	Autogenerate HMI screen objects using Siemens Visualization Architect

Program Overview

Pit Stop

This self-paced event is for Project Engineers and Automation Specialist control systems architectures (PLC and Drives projects) that require the use of Motion Control.

This self-paced workshop introduces the fundamentals aspects of integrating Motion Control technology in TIA Portal and applying Totally Integrated Automation concepts following recommended best practices.

Currently under construction for updating to self-paced method, expected early FEB 2025 for release, in meantime, please join the waitlist to be contacted once the Self-paced workshop is available!

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Mission Statement

Siemens Factory Automation: Accelerating Digitalization - Join our mission to fast-track your digital transformation with TIA University's free, one-day, interactive virtual workshops. Led by industry experts, these sessions are designed to enhance your understanding, provide hands-on experience, and open discussions on innovative technologies. Embrace the future of digitalization with us.

Customer Testimonials

Saves engineering time

"Excellent session! I thought the content was great! Perhaps the best workshop I have ever had from Siemens!"

Excellent training

"These workshops are quite beneficial regardless of your experience level. The lab exercises will help me in my day-to-day automation responsibility."

Easy to understand

“These sessions are full of valuable information, hard to believe you are providing it at no cost! Best kept secret in Siemens!!"

Additional Offerings

Unified Academy

Free learning program | Unified Academy