Reserve your seat at one of the 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training classes.

Are you interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Do you need help achieving your company's digital transformation goals? Or are you seeking a more effective solution for your existing applications?

It's time to explore the latest types of controllers that can do so much more than a PLC. Get hands-on training at one of the 2026 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training (PFT) classes held at Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California.

The 2026 training class schedule has just been released! Be the first to reserve your seat and watch a video for a sneak peek at what you can expect when you get to Opto HQ. 

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 that you can apply 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 packed with swag

Prerequisites: Students must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows; however, prior Opto 22 knowledge is not required.

Class starts with lunch at 12:00 noon on Monday, followed by instruction from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, class starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. On Thursday, 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

Still deciding whether it's worthwhile to attend? Here's some feedback from previous students:

2026 Class Dates:

January 19 - 22
March 9 - 12
April 20 - 23
June 1 - 4
July 20 - 23
August 24- 27
October 19 - 22
November 16 - 19

Looking for more reasons to attend? You will receive a Certificate of Completion for your personal records, as well as instructions on how to add it to your LinkedIn profile immediately. Show your industry peers what you've accomplished! Check out this OptoBlog post, which walks you through the process of obtaining your certificate.

Detailed lessons and groov EPIC courses are also available on OptoU—Opto 22's free online training. These classes are a great way to prepare for your in-person, factory training experience.

We hope to see you soon!