Each session in the series provides comprehensive, hands-on training with industry-leading tools and technology. Participants will gain certifications in FANUC Robotics, Rockwell Automation PLC programming, and more, all while learning how to integrate these systems into real-world applications. You'll also get access to lesson plans and resources you can use directly in your own classroom.
Train the Trainer Event Series
Train the Trainer
Become a Certified Leader in Advanced Manufacturing
Join us for the Train the Trainer event series, a unique hands-on training experience that equips educators with the knowledge and certifications they need to bring robotics and automation technology to their students. Whether you're a high school teacher, a community college instructor, or an educator at a career center, this series offers the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications in robotics, automation, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) integration — at no cost to you.
This program offers an unmatched opportunity to earn certifications that are crucial to teaching advanced manufacturing concepts in today’s fast-evolving job market. No prior experience in robotics or automation is required — just your enthusiasm and dedication to preparing students for high-demand careers. By completing this training, you'll be equipped to introduce cutting-edge technology into your curriculum, benefiting both your students and your institution.
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What You'll Learn
Training Schedule
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Week 1: FANUC Robotics HandlingTool Pro Training
Dates: June 2-6
Location: Ohio University Athens Campus / FANUC Rochester, MI
This course will guide you through the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of FANUC robots using the HandlingTool software. Upon completion, participants will earn a FANUC Certificate of Completion.
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Week 2: Fundamentals of PLC and Ladder Logic Programming
Dates: June 9-13
Location: Ohio University Athens CampusLearn to configure Allen Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000 software, and gain hands-on experience with ladder logic programming. Upon completion, you will earn Rockwell’s CCP 146 and CCP 151 certifications.
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Week 3: Automation Integration and Capstone Project
Dates: June 16-20
Location: Ohio University Athens CampusIn this capstone project, you'll apply everything learned in previous sessions by integrating FANUC robots and Allen Bradley PLCs into an automated work cell. Participants will be eligible for NOCTI certifications upon completion.
Week 1 Details
This course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations and a series of lab exercises that will enable the student to utilize Handling Tool Software package on a FANUC robot to set it up, test, run, and trouble shoot simple instances.
Location: FANUC Rochester Michigan / Ohio University Athens, OH Campus
Prerequisite trainings or coursework: None
Post-Training Credential: Fanuc Certificate of Completion (at the end of week 1)
Post-Training External Credentialing: Please see week 3 schedule
| Day | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Morning | Introduction, safety, pre-test, robot overview, Ipendant |
| Day 1 | Afternoon | Jogging, file manipulation, initial setup |
| Day 2 | Morning | Alarms, frames |
| Day 2 | Afternoon | Frames, creating a program, edit command |
| Day 3 | Morning | Motion instructions, inputs/outputs |
| Day 3 | Afternoon | Branching |
| Day 4 | Morning | Branching, Macros |
| Day 4 | Afternoon | PR offset and MISC instructions, final exercise, post test, course reviews |
| Day 5 | Morning | Overview, create a cert-cart cell using Roboguide |
| Day 5 | Afternoon | Make a simple pick and place program in Roboguide followed by downloading it to physical cert cart |
Week 2 Details
This course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations and a series of lab exercises that will enable the student to understand the fundamentals of PLC. The student woll then be able to configure an Allen Bradley compact Logix PLiC using studio 5000 software and write simple ladder logic programs, download it to the PLC and demonstrate how an actual PLC operates.
Location: Ohio University Athens, OH Campus
Prerequisite trainings or coursework: 12 hours of e-learning through AMATROL LMS
Post-Training External Credentialing: Rockwell's CCP 146, CCP 151. Needs to be completed before week 3 of the training series.
| Day | Time | Activities |
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| Day 1 | Morning | Review of e-learning materials. Key concepts and parts of PLC discussed. Overview of Studio 5000. |
| Day 1 | Afternoon | PLC Safety, introduction to AMATROL Portable PLC Systems, identify components such as Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, inputs and outputs, modes, wiring terminals, Ethernet ports, etc. |
| Day 2 | Morning | PLC to PC connection, using RSLinx, selecting Backplane, preparing the system for use. |
| Day 2 | Afternoon | Use Studio 5000 to open a .ACD program. Identify main routines. Download program to the controller, set project path. |
| Day 3 | Morning | PanelView operation, I/O connections and tags, XIC and XIO, five basic logic elements - NOT, OR, AND, NOR, NAND. Understand binary system and binary to decimal conversion. |
| Day 3 | Afternoon | Monitor and edit tags. Routines, rungs, and introduction to ladder logic programming. Build a simple ladder logic program, tag structures, branches, verify, and identify errors. |
| Day 4 | Morning | Project creation, multiple outputs for the same input, data types, and user-defined tags. |
| Day 4 | Afternoon | Timers, counters, and event sequencing. |
| Day 5 | Morning | Final Project - Traffic light with counters, sensors, and timers. Configure an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC and write a ladder logic program using Studio 5000. |
| Day 5 | Afternoon | Download the configurations and program to the physical PLC on the IST PLC trainer and set up. |
Week 3 Details
This course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations and a series of lab exercises that will enable the student to utilize FANUC robots, Allen Bradley PLC’s, and a variety of electronic components but not limited to sensors, relays to scope out and resolve an automation integration problem.
Location: Ohio University Athens, OH Campus
Prerequisite trainings or coursework: FANUC Handling Pro Week 1, and Fundamentals of PLC and Ladder Logic Programming
Post Training External Credentialing: NOCTI FCR_01 Certified Robot Instructor (Theory), NOCTI FCR_02 Certified Robot Operator Instructor (practical), Needs completed before August 15, 2025
| Day | Time | Activities |
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| Day 1 | Morning | Define and scope out a given automation problem. Evaluate and review workcell design for the given material handling automation solution. |
| Day 1 | Afternoon | Configure Robot 1, Configure Robot 2, establish and document all Digital and Robot I/O’s that will be used, Ethernet IP’s, etc. Identify key components and set up the cell. |
| Day 2 | Morning | Configure and set up peripheral devices in the work cell such as I/O’s, sensors, Ethernet IP’s, etc. |
| Day 2 | Afternoon | Create and set up appropriate input and output structure for how each of the components and robots will be mapped through an Allen Bradley PLC. |
| Day 3 | Morning | Write the teach pendant program for Robot 1. Write the teach pendant program for Robot 2. |
| Day 3 | Afternoon | Using Studio 5000, start ladder logic program to integrate the work cell. |
| Day 4 | Morning | Finish ladder logic program to integrate the work cell. Troubleshoot and fine-tune operations. |
| Day 4 | Afternoon | Demonstration and documentation of the project. |
| Day 5 | Morning | Overview and training for FCR-01 exam. |
| Day 5 | Afternoon | Overview and training for FCR-02 exam. |
Ready to Join?
Participation is free, but spots are limited, so apply today to secure your place.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Zaki Kuruppalil
Professor & Department Chair, Engineering Technology and Management
kuruppal@ohio.edu
740.593.0258