IPC Designers Certification
Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) Workshop and Exam
Workshop: Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Exam: Saturday, March 29, 8:30 am–3:00 pm
Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+) Workshop and Exam
Workshop: Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Exam: Saturday, March 29, 8:30 am–3:00 pm
In a business climate where work projects grow in complexity and responsibilities are constantly expanding, certification stands as a clear testimony to your qualifications, knowledge and skill level. IPC Designer and Advanced Designer Certifications (CID and CID+) are powerful credentials in promoting your role, expertise and commitment to excellence to everyone in the printed board and electronics assembly industries.
The PCB designer certification exam is challenging — it is recommended for designers with at least some experience designing PCBs who have a good understanding of electronics and manufacturing issues. Individuals pursuing the certifications are strongly encouraged to take the preparatory workshops.
Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
This program assesses a designer's knowledge of how to transform a schematic into a reliable rigid PCB design, which can be easily manufactured, assembled and tested. A solid foundation in PCB fabrication and assembly is critical. The certification test is based on several important IPC documents that link design principles to the end product use of the printed circuit assembly. Designers may purchase study materials and prepare on their own or enroll in a two-day IPC Designer Certification Preparation workshop. Individuals who do not feel prepared to take the test immediately after the training may choose to keep their exam voucher and take the test at a later date.
Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)
The CID designation is an important recognition of a designer's accomplishments. Yet with the industry changing at an ever-faster pace, continuing education becomes necessary to maintain a designer's effectiveness and marketability. The Advanced Module covers forty key objectives beyond the CID. Participants who successfully complete the exam are awarded the CID+ designation.
The Advanced Certification is recommended for designers with at least three to five years of experience designing PCBs, and who possess the CID.