Frequently Asked Questions
About EGAI's Industrial Training Courses

EGAI (Emerald Global Automation India) is consistently rated as one of the top industrial training institutes in Chennai, with 31+ years of experience, 120,000+ students trained, and 80,000+ placed across 1,900+ companies. We hold accreditations from ISA, IAS, IEEE, ACI, and ISO, and offer industry-led training in 11 technical domains including PLC & SCADA, Embedded Systems, NDT, Oil & Gas, and QA/QC.

EGAI offers professional training in 11 industrial domains: Embedded Systems, Industrial Automation, PLC & SCADA, IoT, Industrial Instrumentation, PCB Design, Oil & Gas, Piping Engineering, PDMS & E3D, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), and QA/QC. Each domain has beginner, advanced, and PG diploma-level programmes.

Yes. EGAI provides 100% placement assistance including resume preparation, interview coaching, and unlimited interview opportunities through our network of 1,900+ industry partners. Our dedicated placement team works with each student until they are placed.

Yes. EGAI is accredited by ISA (International Society of Automation), IAS (International Accreditation Service), IEEE, ACI, and holds ISO certification. All certificates issued by EGAI can be verified online through our certificate verification portal.

Absolutely. EGAI offers weekday, weekend, and fast-track batch options specifically designed for working professionals. Online and hybrid training modes are also available for those who cannot attend in person at our Chennai centre.

Yes. EGAI delivers live online training to students and professionals across India and internationally — including engineers in Nigeria, Ghana, UAE, and Sudan. Online batches are scheduled to accommodate different time zones and work commitments.

Course fees vary by programme and duration. You can enquire about the current fee structure and batch schedule by calling +91-91766-04201 or filling out the Enquire Now form on any course page. Our team will provide a detailed fee breakdown and available batch options.

EGAI is located at No. 35/23, 3rd Floor, Modern Towers, Westcott Road, Royapettah, Chennai — 600014. The centre is accessible by road, metro, and bus from across Chennai.

Our courses are open to engineering students (ECE, EEE, E&I, Mech, CSE, IT), diploma holders, and working professionals looking to upskill. Specific eligibility details are mentioned on each course page.

We offer Online, Offline (at our Chennai centre), and Hybrid modes. You can choose the mode that best suits your schedule when enquiring.

Yes. We run weekday, weekend, and fast-track batches to accommodate both students and working professionals.

You can fill out the Enquire Now form on any course page or call us directly. Our team will get back to you to confirm the batch details and fee structure.

Yes. All programmes conclude with a recognised certificate. You can verify any certificate issued by EGAI using our online certificate verification portal.

An embedded system is a dedicated computing unit embedded within a larger electrical or mechanical system — combining hardware, software, and mechanical parts to perform specific functions.

Our curriculum covers 8051, ARM Cortex-M, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and STM32 platforms, along with embedded C/C++ programming.

Yes. PCB Design is offered both as a standalone certified programme and as part of the Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial IoT & PCB Designing. Topics include schematic capture, layout, DRC, and fabrication.

We teach industry-standard tools including KiCad and Altium Designer, covering schematic design, PCB layout, component libraries, and Gerber file generation.

Common roles include Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Developer, PCB Design Engineer, IoT Developer, and Hardware Design Engineer across automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and defence sectors.

A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a ruggedised industrial computer used to automate electromechanical processes. PLCs are the backbone of modern manufacturing and process industries.

We cover Siemens (S7-300/400/1200/1500), Allen Bradley (Rockwell), and Mitsubishi PLCs, along with ladder logic, function block, and structured text programming.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a software system used to monitor and control industrial processes. It works in tandem with PLCs to provide a human-machine interface (HMI) for plant operators.

No prior automation experience is required. The course starts from fundamentals and progressively covers advanced topics. A basic electrical or electronics background is helpful.

Manufacturing, oil & gas, power plants, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and automotive industries all rely heavily on PLC & SCADA engineers.

Industrial Automation is the use of control systems — such as PLCs, SCADA, HMI, VFDs, and robotics — to operate industrial equipment and processes with minimal human intervention. It improves productivity, consistency, and safety across manufacturing and process industries.

PLC & SCADA training focuses specifically on programmable controllers and supervisory software. Industrial Automation training is broader — it covers PLC & SCADA as core components alongside HMI, VFD drives, pneumatics, panel wiring, DCS, and robotics for a complete plant automation skill set.

We cover Siemens (S7-300/400/1200/1500), Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence, Omron, and Delta PLCs. SCADA platforms include Wonderware InTouch, WinCC, and iFIX.

Yes. The Advanced Diploma and PG Diploma programmes include hands-on HMI configuration using Delta touch panels and VFD programming using Allen-Bradley drives, covering speed control, direction reversal, and fault diagnostics.

Programmes range from 1 month (Certified Engineer) to 3 months (PG Diploma). Weekday, weekend, and fast-track batch options are available.

Common roles include Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, Instrumentation & Control Engineer, and Field Service Engineer in manufacturing, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and automotive sectors.

Industrial Instrumentation is the field that covers the design, installation, calibration, and maintenance of measurement and control instruments — pressure transmitters, flow meters, level sensors, temperature instruments — used to monitor and control industrial processes.

The course covers pressure, level, flow, and temperature transmitters; control valves; fire & gas detectors; loop calibration; P&ID interpretation; PID control loops; DCS integration; and HART/FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication protocols.

A PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control loop is the fundamental feedback control mechanism used in process industries to maintain process variables — temperature, pressure, flow, level — at a desired setpoint. Understanding PID tuning is a core skill for instrumentation engineers.

A DCS (Distributed Control System) is designed for continuous process control in large plants — petrochemical, refinery, power — with thousands of I/O points managed centrally. A PLC is better suited for discrete, sequential, or machine-level control. Both are covered in our instrumentation training.

We cover HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) and FOUNDATION Fieldbus — the two dominant protocols for field instrument communication — along with Modbus and 4–20 mA analog loop wiring.

Instrumentation engineers work as Process Control Engineers, Field Instrument Technicians, DCS Engineers, Calibration Engineers, and Commissioning Engineers in oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and pharmaceutical industries. Gulf region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) has strong demand.

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Design is the process of creating the physical layout of an electronic circuit on a board — placing components, routing copper traces, and preparing fabrication files. PCBs are the foundation of every electronic product.

We teach Altium Designer and KiCad — the two most widely used PCB EDA tools. Topics include schematic capture, component library creation, PCB layout, routing, Design Rule Check (DRC), signal integrity analysis, and Gerber file generation for manufacturing.

The course is ideal for ECE, EEE, and ENTC engineering students, electronics hobbyists, and hardware engineers who want to design production-ready circuit boards. No prior PCB experience is required for the beginner programme.

A schematic is a logical diagram showing how components are electrically connected. A PCB layout is the physical placement of those components and routing of copper traces on the board. Both are designed in sequence using EDA software.

Advanced and PG Diploma programmes cover high-speed PCB design, differential pair routing, controlled impedance, multi-layer stack-up engineering, power integrity, EMI/EMC compliance, thermal management, and manufacturing release processes.

PCB Design engineers are hired by electronics manufacturing companies, defence R&D labs, automotive electronics divisions, IoT startups, and EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) firms. Roles include PCB Layout Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, and Signal Integrity Engineer.

Piping Engineering is the specialised discipline that covers the design, routing, stress analysis, material selection, and documentation of piping systems in industrial plants — oil refineries, petrochemical facilities, power plants, and LNG terminals.

ASME B31.3 is the international code for Process Piping — governing material selection, pressure ratings, wall thickness calculations, welding requirements, and inspection standards for industrial piping. It is mandatory knowledge for all piping engineers working on process plants.

We cover AutoCAD Plant 3D for piping layout and isometrics, CAESAR II for pipe stress analysis, and AVEVA PDMS/E3D for 3D plant modelling. These are the industry-standard tools used by EPC contractors globally.

Pipe stress analysis evaluates whether a piping system can safely withstand operating pressures, temperatures, and forces — including thermal expansion, weight, and seismic loads. It is performed by Piping Stress Engineers using CAESAR II and is a high-demand specialisation in oil & gas EPC projects.

Yes. Freshers from Mechanical, Chemical, and Civil Engineering backgrounds are the primary audience. The course starts from pipe components and P&ID reading fundamentals before progressing to stress analysis and 3D modelling.

Piping engineers are in high demand at EPC contractors, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG terminals, and offshore platforms. Common roles include Piping Design Engineer, Piping Stress Engineer, and Plant Layout Engineer — with strong opportunities in the Gulf region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman).

The course covers the fundamentals of hydrocarbon formation, upstream and downstream processes, piping engineering, NDT inspection, plant layout, P&ID reading, and safety standards.

Piping Engineering is a specialised discipline within mechanical engineering focused on the design, routing, stress analysis, and support of piping systems in industrial plants.

We cover AutoCAD Plant 3D, PDMS (Plant Design Management System), CAESAR II for stress analysis, and SP3D for 3D piping design.

Piping engineers are in high demand in oil refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG terminals, power plants, and offshore platforms. India's expanding energy sector offers strong career prospects.

Absolutely. Freshers from Mechanical, Chemical, and related engineering backgrounds are well-suited for Piping Engineering training.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a set of techniques used to evaluate the properties of a material or component without causing damage. It is essential for quality assurance in manufacturing, construction, and in-service inspection.

We cover Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Visual Testing (VT), and Eddy Current Testing (ET) as per ASNT standards.

ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) certification is an internationally recognised credential for NDT professionals. We prepare candidates for Level I and Level II certification examinations.

NDT is used in oil & gas, aerospace, power generation, shipbuilding, railways, construction, and automotive industries for quality control and safety inspection.

The NDT ASNT Level II programme is typically 1 month. Duration may vary based on the number of methods selected.

Quality Assurance (QA) is process-oriented — focused on preventing defects through systematic activities. Quality Control (QC) is product-oriented — focused on identifying defects in finished products through inspection and testing.

The course covers welding inspection, material inspection, NDT methods, ISO standards (9001, 45001), API standards, piping & pressure vessel QC, documentation, and third-party inspection procedures.

While an engineering background is preferred, diploma holders in mechanical, metallurgy, or related fields can also pursue QA/QC training with good career prospects.

After our QA/QC training you will be eligible to appear for CSWIP, AWS CWI, and ASNT NDT certifications, all of which are highly valued by international oil & gas companies.

IoT (Internet of Things) connects physical devices to the internet, enabling data collection, remote monitoring, and automation. It is one of the fastest-growing technology domains with applications in smart homes, industrial automation, healthcare, and agriculture.

We cover Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266/ESP32, and Node MCU platforms, along with sensors, actuators, and communication protocols like MQTT, HTTP, and Bluetooth.

We cover AWS IoT Core, Google Cloud IoT, and ThingSpeak for cloud connectivity, data visualisation, and remote monitoring.

Industrial IoT (IIoT) applies IoT concepts to manufacturing and industrial environments — connecting machines, sensors, and control systems to enable predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and smart factory solutions.

PDMS (Plant Design Management System) is a 3D CAD software used for designing engineering plants. It is widely used in oil & gas, petrochemical, and power plant industries for piping, structural, and equipment design.

A Building Management System (BMS) is an automated control system installed in buildings to manage and monitor HVAC, lighting, fire safety, and security systems. It is used in commercial buildings, hospitals, data centres, and industrial facilities.

Instrumentation Engineering focuses on the design, installation, calibration, and maintenance of measurement and control instruments used in industrial processes — including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.

We cover DCS (Distributed Control System), PLC-based control, field instruments calibration, P&ID reading, and HART/FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication protocols.

Yes. We provide 100% placement assistance including resume preparation, interview coaching, and connections to our industry network. Our dedicated placement team arranges unlimited interview opportunities until you are placed.

Our graduates have been placed in leading companies across oil & gas, manufacturing, automation, and engineering sectors both in India and abroad.

Placement timelines vary based on the course, market conditions, and individual performance. Our team actively works with each candidate until they secure a suitable role.

Absolutely. Many of our students are working professionals who have successfully transitioned into automation, oil & gas, or embedded systems roles after completing our training.

Yes — all events listed on our Free Workshops & Internships page are completely free to attend. There are no registration fees, tuition charges, or hidden costs.

Free workshops are open to engineering students, diploma holders, and early-career professionals. Specific eligibility requirements (if any) are mentioned on each event's registration page.

Visit the Free Workshops & Internships page, find the event you're interested in, and click the Register Now button. Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sign up on our Get Notified page to receive an alert the moment a new free workshop, internship, or bootcamp is announced — before seats open to the public.

Yes. Each event has a fixed number of seats to ensure quality and hands-on participation. We recommend registering early once an event is announced.

Participation certificates are issued for workshops that include an assessment or structured programme. Details are mentioned on individual event pages.

Corporate training at EGAI is a customised, batch-based programme designed for companies that want to upskill their workforce in industrial automation, embedded systems, NDT, QA/QC, or any of our other 11 technical domains.

Yes. We offer on-site training at your company's premises across Tamil Nadu, in addition to training at our Royapettah, Chennai centre. Online and hybrid delivery options are also available.

Absolutely. After an initial needs assessment, our team designs a curriculum tailored to your team's current skill level, your specific equipment and processes, and your training objectives.

We accommodate groups from as few as 5 participants up to 50 or more. For very small groups we also offer one-on-one coaching sessions.

Duration depends on the domain, depth of coverage, and the number of employees. Programmes typically range from 2-day intensive workshops to multi-week structured courses. We design the schedule to minimise disruption to your operations.

Fill in the Corporate Training Enquiry form with your requirements — company size, domains needed, number of employees, and preferred timeline. Our training coordinator will respond within one business day with a tailored proposal.

Yes. All participants who complete the programme and pass the assessment receive EGAI completion certificates recognised across the industry.