Global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market forecast

Research analysis on the global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market identifies that the increasing adoption of industry 4.0 will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the market’s growth. The increase in the adoption of new technologies such as plc programming has led to the emphasis of manufacturing companies towards enhancing their production levels and reducing human errors. This led to the need for advanced techniques such as the Industry 4.0 to optimize manufacturing processes. This industry-wide implementation of the Industry 4.0 has resulted in the emergence of several new jobs that require expertise in automation. This need for automation knowledge across industries will subsequently drive the demand for training in PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems, that are used in automation processes. According to the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market analysis, Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 5% by 2021.

In terms of geographic regions, Europe will be the major revenue contributor to the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market throughout the forecast period. The key contributors to the growth of the market in EMEA are UK and Germany. The significant increase in the adoption of automation across various industries will, in turn, increase the demand for PLC, SCADA, and DCS training in this region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market consist of many local and international players. The market is competitive and the vendors compete mainly based on price, mode of delivery, and brand. The vendors provide training courses in different models such as online training, instructor-led training, and blended learning approaches.

The leading vendors in the market are –

• ATS
• IPCS
• Schneider Electric
• Siemens

The other prominent vendors in the market are Digital Automation Training, IDC Technologies, L&T Control and Automation, Prolific Systems & Technologies, Scantime, Technologies, and Tooling U-SME Training.

Segmentation by delivery and analysis of the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market

• Blended learning
• Online training
• Instructor-led training

During 2016, the instructor-led training segment accounted for the major shares of the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market. The availability of complex courses and hands-on learning experience to students with a large body of materials will contribute to the growth of the SCADA applications market in this segment and in turn, will increase the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market worth.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market

• Academic segment
• Non-academic segment

According to this market research report, the non-academic training segment will account for the maximum shares of the PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market till 2021. The increasing adoption of industry 4.0 automation and the availability of courses that cater to the corporate sector, will drive the growth of the SCADA applications market in the non-academic segment.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global PLC, SCADA, and DCS training market?

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