Course Overview

An advanced module of the Designer Certification Programme covering forty key objectives beyond the CID level. Open only to existing CIDs who are looking to join an elite band of highly qualified design professionals worldwide.

IPC Advanced Designer Certification is a true test of a designers knowledge in areas such as design principles, electronics, manufacturing and testing techniques. Even the most experienced of designers will have to study in order to attain the qualification.

Next course: 22nd - 24th Apr-08

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Last years successful CID+ certified designers

"The course covers such a wide range of topics, it provides an invaluable resource for certain design practices"

AH, Mclaren Electronic Systems Ltd

Why should I become a 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. That's why the IPC Designers Council has introduced the new Advanced PCB Designers Preparation Workshop and Examination. The Advanced Module covers forty key objectives beyond the CID. Participants who successfully complete the exam are awarded the CID+ designation.

Premier boasts an 81% pass rate.

The Advanced Certification is open to anyone possessing a valid CID credential. It is recommended for designers with at least three to five years of experience designing PCBs.

Course format

Similar to the CID course, the delegate is supplied with a Study Kit which includes self-study materials and enrolment in a 2-day preparation workshop. This workshop reinforces the work done during the self-study period and highlights the principles contained in the examination. The examination follows the workshop on the morning of the third day. Delegates may decide to keep the exam voucher and take the test at a later date, if they feel further preparation is needed.

The exam

The 2½ hour examination is in a multiple-choice format. The examination is graded and a review of the test items is conducted on-site. IPC issues and mails the certifications within six weeks after an exam.

Training Roadmap

Advanced Designer Certification is the highest level qualification in the programme and forms a fundamental part of a structured training programme, which offers a professional development path unrivalled in the industry.

The cost

The cost of the programme, which includes all training materials, the 2-day workshop with the exam following on the morning of a third day is £995 (excluding VAT) per delegate.

Where are the workshops held?

The majority of the study is done on your own either at work or at home. The workshops and exam will are held at various locations throughout the UK. Please contact to confirm the location.

We are also able to host IPC Certification workshops/exams on your site, please contact us for more information.

Terms and conditions

Our training courses are governed by a specific set of terms and conditions which cover a number of important issues like payment and cancellation. Please read these prior to attending the course. A copy of the terms and conditions may be found here.

For more information and to book your place, free phone: 00800 776776 66 or email: training@eda.co.uk

How do I book my place? Please complete the booking form and fax it back to us on 01920 872 615

Additional IPC Designer Certification courses

• IPC Designer Certification (CID)

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