Professional training – Embedded, IoT, Automation & GIS
OPC UA
Hands-on OPC UA course: you work on Information model and address space, Server, client and subscriptions and Certificates and security policies and take away knowledge you can apply right away.
- Duration
- 6 hours, one session
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online or on-site
- Language
- German or English
- Certificate
- Certificate of attendance
Overview
In “OPC UA” we combine fundamentals and practice: you get to know Information model and address space, Server, client and subscriptions and Certificates and security policies, apply what you learn in exercises and receive templates and checklists for your own use.
Whether machine control, microcontrollers, sensor networks or geodata analysis: in these fields software, hardware and real-world processes come together. Our courses teach OPC UA along concrete tasks, from the first working example to robust use in operation. You program, configure and test step by step, learn typical failure patterns and apply proven patterns for clean, maintainable solutions. Exercise projects, sample code and checklists make it easy to transfer the skills to your daily work. Delivered online or on site, at a fixed price per participant.
The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.
Focus areas of the course
Who is this course for?
- Automation technicians, commissioning engineers and maintenance staff
- Embedded developers, electrical engineers and software developers
- Geodata users, surveyors, planners and environmental specialists
- Students, career changers and team leads in engineering and IT
What you will be able to do
- You know the key topics of OPC UA – Information model and address space, Server, client and subscriptions, Certificates and security policies, Companion specifications, Connecting PLCs and cloud and Pub/sub and data transfer – and can apply them in practice.
- You use OPC UA confidently for typical tasks in your field.
- You build structured, maintainable solutions instead of quick one-off tricks.
- You find errors systematically and test your solutions before deployment.
- You integrate OPC UA cleanly into existing systems and workflows.
Course outline
Module 1 Fundamentals and tools of OPC UA
- Where OPC UA fits in the overall technical system
- Installation, development environment and project structure
- Key terms, concepts and data models
- A first working example with OPC UA
Module 2 Focus areas: OPC UA
- Information model and address space
- Server, client and subscriptions
- Certificates and security policies
- Companion specifications
- Connecting PLCs and cloud
- Pub/sub and data transfer
Module 3 Implementation and configuration
- Building typical applications with OPC UA step by step
- Interfaces to sensors, devices, data and services
- Proven patterns and conventions
- Typical failure patterns and systematic troubleshooting
Module 4 Testing, operation and security
- Testing, simulating and debugging solutions
- Stability, performance and resource usage
- Basics of hardening and access control
- Documentation and handover to operations
Module 5 Practice project and transfer
- End-to-end project with OPC UA from your environment
- Automating recurring tasks
- Integration into existing systems and processes
- Standards and work instructions for your team
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
- Exercise based on a realistic case
- Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
- Checklist and templates to take away
- Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning
Prerequisites
Basic technical understanding and confident computer use are enough for beginner courses. Advanced courses require hands-on experience with the topic. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.
Technical requirements
Laptop with administrator rights; software, simulators and hardware alternatives are provided as a test or training environment.
Dates & locations
For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.
- Munich Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Salzburg Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Berlin Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Augsburg Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Hanover Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Bremen Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Kaiserslautern Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
- Online Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own hardware or licenses for OPC UA?
Usually not. We provide simulators, trial licenses, virtual environments or hardware alternatives, as far as the vendor allows. If your company is already equipped, you can use your own installation. We clarify the requirements with you in advance.
Can we practice OPC UA on our own use cases?
Yes, gladly. We base exercises on your typical use cases, provided data and projects are cleared for sharing. Where needed we replace confidential content with comparable examples so that all participants work on equal terms and no confidentiality issues arise.
How much does “OPC UA” cost?
The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.
Can I suggest my own date?
Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.
Is the course online or on-site?
Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.
Can the course be tailored to our team?
Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.