Become familiar with edge controllers to bring more security, reliability and flexibility to your industrial automation projects.

Interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Need help to achieve digital transformation goals within your company? Or are you in search of a better solution for your current applications?

Attending an in-person groov EPIC training class at Opto 22 headquarters can help. No matter your level of experience in working with industrial controls, groov EPIC training is designed to accommodate.

Learn more details about the importance of classroom training and what classes still have open seats in 2025.

A great way to wrap up your summer is with a visit to Opto 22's Southern California headquarters. Don't miss out on the last few seats in our August 2025 groov EPIC training class.

You'll spend four days with your own groov EPIC Learning Center, along with knowledgeable training staff ready to answer your questions.

Get ready to take your programming skills to the next level. The course will take you through all the programming options available on a groov EPIC controller: PAC Control, CODESYS, Ignition, Node-RED—and learn how to decide which one is the best solution for your applications. You will leave the class with new skills that can be implemented immediately. 

What else can you expect?  This video provides a brief behind-the-scenes look at factory classroom training:

Did we mention that each class also includes a tour of Opto 22's administrative offices and manufacturing plant? Yes, that's right...all products are designed, made, and supported in the USA at our Temecula, CA headquarters. You'll see first-hand how groov EPIC controllers are made.

At the conclusion of class, students are asked to take a survey and share feedback with the instructors. Here's what the July 2025 class had to say: 

Only 3 classes left this year! Take a look at the remaining 2025 training class schedule—and choose your seat.

2025 Class Dates:

August 18- 21
October 27 - 30
December 8 - 11

Your four-day groov EPIC System Premium Factory Training includes:

• Hands-on instruction for the groov EPIC system (Edge Programmable Industrial Controller). Just as the acronym describes, you will learn how to collect, process, view, and exchange data at the edge, explore new programming options, and use industrially hardened equipment to control applications in real time.
• System components and configuration, networking capabilities, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and communication methods can be applied to your industrial automation application to build solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
• Breakfast snacks and a full lunch every day
• Opto 22 T-shirt
• Duffel bag with gifts inside

Prerequisites: Students must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, but no prior Opto 22 knowledge is required.

Class starts with lunch on Monday at 12:00 noon and instruction starting at 12:30 p.m., through 5:00 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, class starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Thursday's class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. with lunch served at the conclusion of class.

Each class is limited to 12 students and costs $995 per seat. See Class Details for the complete course description. Some course topics you can expect: 

• Select, install, and connect hardware and field devices
• Initialize and configure the groov EPIC processor
• Create control programs and choose programming functions
• Create HMIs
• Collect data from cloud services, databases, and other PLCs

And whether you're completing training here at Opto 22 or online at OptoU, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that can be added to your LinkedIn profile, employee records, or professional resume.

We're looking forward to seeing you at Opto HQ! Make sure you're subscribed to the OptoBlog, as we'll announce training news or updates here first.