From PLC programmer to Industrial Data Architect
Build the missing AI Data Layer that turns raw sensor data into AI-ready information. Open source. €8/month. Deploy at every client in under 1 hour.
The 5-Phase Curriculum
From sensor to dashboard — build the complete AI Data Layer stack. Self-paced. Start anytime. Cancel anytime.
Phase 1: Foundation — Understand the Stack
Build the complete IDP stack on your laptop. Understand why every component exists and how they connect. MQTT → MongoDB → Grafana running locally.
Phase 2: Data In — From PLC to IDP
Connect your PLCs via OPC-UA, MQTT, or Modbus. Live sensor data flows automatically into MongoDB. No more manual exports.
⭐ Phase 3: Model — The AI Data Layer
Build the ISA-95 semantic model. TIC-001 = 67.3 becomes 'Pasteurizer · 67.3°C · Normal · OK'. This is the layer AVEVA charges €40K/year for. You build it yourself in JSON.
Phase 4–5: Store, View & Deploy
Store time-series data in MongoDB. Build Grafana dashboards that show information, not just numbers. Deploy to a €8/month VPS with Docker + HTTPS.
Choose your tier
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. Foundation is the sweet spot for most engineers.
🎓 FREE — YouTube + Framework
All YouTube tutorials + free 7-Step Framework PDF. No registration required. Get started immediately.
⭐ FOUNDATION — €97/month
Full 5-phase curriculum · Discord community · Monthly live call · Practical Exam · Certified OT Data & AI Integration Engineer certificate. Cancel anytime.
🚀 PREMIER — €247/month
Everything in Foundation + weekly group hot-seat sessions + mastermind community. Get direct feedback on your architecture from the TechFlow team and peers.
🏭 TEAM PLAN — €297/month
3-5 Foundation seats + team dashboard + quarterly management report. Employer reimbursement friendly.
Certified OT Data & AI Integration Engineer
Complete the Practical Exam: Build Your Own Intelligent Plant Platform (55 steps). Earn a certificate recognized in the OT engineering community.
Deploy in < 1 hour at every client
One reusable framework. One investment. Returns at every factory project. AVEVA charges €40K/year for what you'll build yourself.
The ROI that makes this a no-brainer
AVEVA Connect: €40,000/year. This program: €97/month. Your first extra client project covers the cost.
Marco's numbers after the program:
- Extra revenue from data platform projects: €15,000–€45,000 per year from new IDP projects you couldn't win before
- Higher day rate as Industrial Data Architect: +€15–€25/hour × 1,500 hours = €22,500–€37,500 per year
- Time saved with reusable framework: Deploy in < 1 hour instead of weeks — at every client, every time
Total ROI: 4,800%–9,700%. Investment returned in less than 1 month.
Ready to build the missing layer?
Join the waitlist for the Industrial Data Platform program. Foundation starts at €97/month. Cancel anytime.
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