PHASE 1 FUNDAMENTALS

Industrial Networking Basics

Modern controls run on networks. Learn how industrial devices communicate, the protocols you'll meet on the plant floor, network topologies, and the addressing basics that make it all work.
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Included in the full Zero to Hired program · Beginner friendly · No IT background required

WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO

Speak the language of modern plant networking

Understand protocols

Know what a protocol is and meet the big ones: EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and PROFINET.

Read network topology

Understand star, line/daisy-chain, and other topologies and the role of a network switch.

Grasp addressing

Get the basic idea of network addresses and how PLCs talk to other devices.

Troubleshoot smarter

Build a troubleshooting mindset for when a device drops off the network.

Hold the conversation

Be able to talk plant networking in an interview or on the job with confidence.

Avoid the overwhelm

Learn what matters now and skip what you don't need yet no rabbit holes.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

More than videos it's a toolkit you keep

  • Step-by-step video lessons: clear, focused, and built in the right order.
  • Downloadable reference sheets: keep the key facts at your fingertips on the job.
  • Knowledge checks: confirm each concept stuck before you move on.
  • Lifetime access & updates: including new lessons as the course grows.
WHO IT'S FOR

Built for the people breaking into automation

The Beginner

You're learning automation from scratch and want a clear path instead of scattered videos. Every lesson is built to take you from zero to genuinely capable, no prior experience assumed.

Career Transition

You already work in a plant and want to move into a dedicated controls role. This fills the exact gaps that get maintenance techs, operators, and electricians promoted into automation.

Frequently asked questions

Is networking too advanced for a beginner?

No we keep it at the level you actually need to get started, and we're clear about what you can leave for later. No IT background required.

Which protocols do you cover?

The big three you'll meet most: EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and PROFINET, plus the concepts behind all of them.

Will this help in interviews?

Definitely. Being able to talk about protocols, topology, and addressing is a real edge for entry level controls roles.

What's included besides videos?

A protocol quick-reference card, a topology diagram reference, and a network troubleshooting checklist.
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