EPLAN P8 Electric Course in Dubai
EPLAN training in Dubai teaches you to design control panels and machine wiring in EPLAN Electric P8, the CAE platform used by many panel builders and automation firms.
About the EPLAN P8 Electric course in Dubai
EPLAN training in Dubai teaches you to design control panels and machine wiring in EPLAN Electric P8, the CAE platform used by many panel builders and automation firms. You set up projects and templates, draw schematics with automatic cross-references, assign parts from a managed database and create macros for repeated circuits. EPLAN then generates terminal diagrams, cable plans and bills of materials for you. You also build a 2D panel layout. The course suits electrical engineers, panel designers and automation staff who want faster, consistent documentation.
EPLAN Electric P8 is computer-aided engineering software for designing electrical control systems. Unlike general CAD, it treats each symbol as an intelligent object linked to parts data, so it can cross-reference circuits automatically and generate terminal diagrams, cable lists and bills of materials.
Our EPLAN P8 Electric training in Dubai is a 60 hours program available online, offline and hybrid, with batches on weekend and weekdays near Deira Clocktower. It suits electrical engineers, technicians and supervisors who want stronger design, testing or equipment knowledge. Sessions are led by a trainer and built around exercises you complete yourself, so you leave with work you can show. Learners often pair it with Electrical QA/QC or Electrical Control Panel Design. You can compare every option under Electrical Engineering courses. Ask a training advisor for the full module list, current fee and next start date.
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Why Solve Tech
- Trainers from the fieldEngineers with design, contracting and facilities experience.
- Project-based learningYou complete the work yourself and your trainer reviews it.
- Flexible batchesWeekday, evening and weekend, in class or live online.
- KHDA-permitted instituteCourse completion certificate, with KHDA attestation for eligible courses.
- Central Deira locationNear Deira Clocktower and Al Rigga Metro Station, Exit 2.
- Honest course adviceAn advisor matches the course to your background.
What You Learn in the EPLAN P8 Electric Course in Dubai
- Create EPLAN projects from templates and set project properties
- Draw multi-page schematics with automatic cross-referencing
- Manage devices, terminals, cables and potentials
- Assign parts from the parts database and add new parts
- Build and reuse window and page macros
- Generate terminal diagrams, cable plans and BOMs automatically
- Create a 2D mounting panel layout
- Run checks and export PDF and DXF deliverables
Who Should Take the EPLAN P8 Electric Course
- Electrical engineers in panel building and automation companies
- Control panel designers moving from AutoCAD Electrical
- Automation engineers who prepare wiring documentation
- Draughtspersons in industrial electrical teams
- Maintenance engineers who work with EPLAN drawings
Entry Requirements for the EPLAN P8 Electric Course
Knowledge of electrical control circuits is required, ideally from a control panel design course or panel shop work. You need a Windows laptop; the trainer advises on legitimate access to EPLAN for training.
Tools Covered in the EPLAN P8 Electric Course
- EPLAN Electric P8
- EPLAN parts management
- Window and page macros
- IEC 81346 reference designations
- Terminal and cable reports
- PDF and DXF export
Benefits of the EPLAN P8 Electric Training Course
- EPLAN is widely used by panel builders and machine suppliers serving UAE industry and infrastructure
- Automatic reports cut documentation time and reduce wiring errors
- Skills transfer to European OEM drawings that many UAE plants receive
- Complements PLC and control panel design skills
- Gives you a portfolio project in a format employers recognise
Learning Outcomes of the EPLAN P8 Electric Course
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Set up an EPLAN project with a structured page and location scheme
- Draw a motor control panel schematic with PLC IO pages
- Create a parts entry and assign it to devices
- Build a reusable macro for a DOL starter circuit
- Generate terminal, cable and BOM reports for a project
- Produce a 2D panel layout linked to the schematic
EPLAN P8 Electric Course Outline
9 modules · 60 contact hours · practical project in the final module
Module 1: EPLAN Concepts and Interface6 hrs
- CAE versus CAD
- User interface and navigators
- Project types and templates
- Settings: user, station, company and project
Outcome: Navigate EPLAN and understand how it differs from general CAD.
Module 2: Project Structure6 hrs
- Creating projects
- Page types and properties
- Structure identifiers: function, location and installation
- Plot frames and form selection
Outcome: Set up a project with a clear structure.
Module 3: Schematic Design10 hrs
- Inserting symbols and devices
- Automatic connections and cross-references
- Contacts, coils and main functions
- Potentials and wire numbering
- Black boxes and PLC boxes
Outcome: Draw multi-page schematics with correct cross-references.
Module 4: Terminals, Cables and PLC8 hrs
- Terminal strips and terminal editor
- Cable definitions and cores
- PLC cards and IO addressing
- Connection lists
Outcome: Define terminals, cables and PLC IO in a project.
Module 5: Parts Management8 hrs
- Parts database structure
- Creating and editing parts
- Assigning parts to devices
- Accessories and part import
Outcome: Manage parts and assign them to devices.
Module 6: Macros and Reuse6 hrs
- Window and symbol macros
- Page macros
- Macro projects
- Standardising designs
Outcome: Create and use macros for repeated circuits.
Module 7: Automatic Reports6 hrs
- Report types and templates
- Terminal diagrams and cable plans
- Bill of materials
- Updating reports after changes
Outcome: Generate and update project reports.
Module 8: Panel Layout and Output4 hrs
- 2D mounting panel layout
- Placing devices and wiring ducts
- Check runs and message management
- PDF and DXF export
Outcome: Produce a panel layout and deliverables.
Module 9: Capstone Project6 hrs
- Brief: motor control panel with PLC
- Schematics, parts and reports
- Panel layout
- Trainer review
Outcome: Deliver a complete EPLAN project for a control panel.
How You Are Assessed
Assessment includes exercises after each module and a capstone EPLAN project checked by the trainer for structure, data and report quality. The Solve Tech completion certificate is issued after the 60 contact hours and successful review.
Career Paths After the EPLAN P8 Electric Course in the UAE
- EPLAN design engineer
- Control panel design engineer
- Electrical CAE draughtsperson
- Automation documentation engineer
- Panel shop engineer
Guides to read before you enrol
Certificate
You receive a Solve Tech course completion certificate after the course and its assessment. KHDA-attested certificates are available for eligible courses. How our certificates work
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View allFAQ About EPLAN P8 Electric Courses
How long is the EPLAN P8 Electric course?
The EPLAN P8 Electric course is 60 Hours.
Who should take the EPLAN P8 Electric course?
Electrical engineers in panel building and automation companies; Control panel designers moving from AutoCAD Electrical; Automation engineers who prepare wiring documentation; Draughtspersons in industrial electrical teams; Maintenance engineers who work with EPLAN drawings.
Which tools are covered in the EPLAN P8 Electric course?
EPLAN Electric P8, EPLAN parts management, Window and page macros, IEC 81346 reference designations, Terminal and cable reports, PDF and DXF export.
Which EPLAN version is used?
The course uses a current EPLAN Electric P8 release available for training at the time of your batch. The workflow is similar in recent versions, and the trainer points out interface differences.
Is EPLAN Pro Panel included?
No, 3D panel design in Pro Panel is not part of this course. You learn the 2D mounting layout available in Electric P8.
Do I need AutoCAD Electrical experience?
No, it is not required. Learners from AutoCAD backgrounds often find EPLAN's object-based approach different, and the course explains this shift early.
Is this an official EPLAN certification?
No, this is a Solve Tech course, and it does not award an EPLAN vendor certificate. Vendor certifications, where offered, are arranged through EPLAN directly.
Is the EPLAN P8 Electric course available online?
Delivery modes for this course: Online, Offline, Hybrid. Ask an advisor for the next batch in the mode you prefer.
Can I attend on weekends?
This course runs on: Weekend & Weekdays.
Where is the EPLAN P8 Electric course held in Dubai?
At Solve Tech Training Institute, Office M09, Mabrooka Building 04, Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower. The nearest metro is Al Rigga Station, Exit 2.
What is the fee?
Fees depend on the format and batch. Send an enquiry to receive the current fee.
About Solve Tech Training Institute
Solve Tech Training Institute is a KHDA-permitted technical and occupational skills training centre in Deira, Dubai. We teach engineering, technical and professional courses in the classroom, live online and on site for companies, with trainers who work in the fields they teach. This page is published by the Solve Tech training team and was last updated in October 2026.
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