Hands-On PLC Training: Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Reality
1:1 student-to-trainer ratio. Instruction focused on real-world troubleshooting. Our Roanoke, VA labs are built for technicians who need to stop guessing and start fixing.
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Multi-Day Intensive Labs (3–5 Days)
Deep-dive immersive training for technicians looking to build end-to-end troubleshooting and diagnostic mastery on live factory hardware.
Class: PLC-101
Location: Roanoke, VA - In Person
Date/Time:Runs Regularly - See Schedule Below
Lab Ratio: 1 technician per dedicated desktop trainer (no sharing)
Instruction Model: Real-world circuit tracing and fault injection on live hardware
Takeaways: Reference manuals and course completion certificate included
Limited seats for maximum hands-on time
Class: PLC-201
Location: Roanoke, VA - In Person
Date/Time: Runs Twice a Year - See Schedule Below
Lab Ratio: 1 technician per dedicated desktop trainer (no sharing)
Instruction Model: Real-world circuit tracing and fault injection on live hardware
Takeaways: Reference manuals and course completion certificate included
Limited seats for maximum hands-on time
Class: SCADA-101
Location: Roanoke, VA - In Person
Date/Time: November 9 -10, 2026 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Platform Covered: Inductive Automation Ignition
Project Type: Project-based integration (tank levels, pumps, mixers, robot, vision)
Key Focus: Screen design, alarm setup, data logging, and security configuration
Limited seats for maximum hands on time
1-Day Targeted Workshops
Focused, single-subject sessions designed to build immediate proficiency in specific hardware, protocols, or safety systems.
Click any workshop below to view details, dates, and reserve your seat.
Why Train With TW Controls?
True Hands-On Proficiency: You learn with your hands, not a projector. Every student gets a dedicated, fully-equipped industrial trainer—zero sharing, zero waiting for your turn.
Real Factory Hardware: Forget simulations and banana plugs. You work on the exact components, PLCs, and wiring standards you face on the factory floor every day.
Learn from Active Integrators: Our instructors are currently in the field solving real issues. We don’t just read manuals; we teach you how to cut downtime and get machines running faster.
Not sure if you’re ready to bridge the gap between theory and reality? Check out Tim Wilborne’s YouTube channel to see the exact troubleshooting methodologies and decades of shop-floor experience that you will be learning firsthand in our labs.
Training in Roanoke: Simplified
Convenient Access: We are minutes from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), making travel straightforward.
Lodging Made Easy: Our facility is surrounded by highly-rated hotels within a 5-10 minute drive.
Student Arrival Guide: Once you register, we provide a complete guide with our local recommendations to take the stress out of your planning.
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Upcoming Classes
Class: MOT-201
Location: Roanoke, VA - In Person
Date/Time: Ask about future dates
Limited seats for maximum hands-on time