This teachware provides a quick and practical introduction to modern programming the S7-1200 with TIA portal. The technology schemes with extensive description are being printed in the form of learning cards. The content is based on the principle "From easy to demanding" and is very well suited for independent study. The solutions can be found on the accompanying DVD. Of course all exercises can be used with other commercially available PLCs. All programs were created with the software Simatic S7 Basic for S7-1200 from Siemens and tested with the training device PLC-Learn 1200 of IKHDS.