INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING PROGRAM

This 40-hour course was developed by leading experts in printed circuit engineering layout with a combined 250+ years of industry experience. It’s the only consensus design-for-manufacturing course developed by the actual designers and engineers who practice these methods every day.

The CPCD course covers approximately 70 major topics:

  • Basics of the profession
  • Materials
  • Manufacturing methods and processes
  • Project management
  • Circuit definition
  • Schematic capture
  • Board layout data and placement
  • Circuit routing
  • High-density interconnect (HDI)
  • Advanced packaging
  • Signal integrity
  • EMI/EMC applications
  • Flex-rigid technology
  • Documentation
  • Manufacturing preparation
  • Advanced electronics (energy movement in circuits, transmission lines, etc.)

PROGRAM FEE – $2,595

CLASS SCHEDULES

Training classes are held monthly for corporate engineer/layout staffs and open enrollment for individuals who are currently serving in the engineering layout profession or seeking to get into it. There are no prerequisite requirements to enroll. These instructor-led classes may be conducted live onsite or online via Zoom/MS Teams.

Once registered for a class, your enrollment is secure. In the event you cannot attend a scheduled class, you may attend the next available scheduled class. Some class size restrictions may apply.

Private corporate classes available upon request and pending instructor availability.

Registration Information

Course fee includes 40-hour course (taught via Zoom), Course Handbook, and CPCD certification exam.
$0.00

PCEA Training, LLC requires payment to confirm registration and secure Prestudy Student Kit. Make all checks or purchase orders payable to:

PCEA Training
PO Box 237
Portsmouth, NH 03802 USA

POs must have all payable information included or will not be processed.

Terms

PCEA Training® reserves the right to postpone scheduled classes if a minimum number of students is not reached or if the instructor(s) are not available at the scheduled class time. If a class must be postponed, Registrants reserve the right to receive a refund of their registration fees, less 50% of any fees paid, to cover the cost of course materials, shipping, and related expenses.

Companies registering for an onsite class may pay with a Purchase Order. Upon registration, a nonrefundable deposit for student kit, shipping, and instructor travel expenses is due by means of a received check or credit card. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the first class day. All prepaid services must occur within a two (2) year period starting after receipt of payment. No interest shall be accrued and if not used within the timeframe stated, the remaining balance shall be forfeited. All prestudy materials will be delivered at the current revision level at the time of quoting.

PCEA Training® reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training dates. PCEA Training® will not be held liable for any expenses, loss of income, or inconvenience caused by such events.

Cancellation Policy

PCEA Training® will accept cancellations of this agreement by the Registrant subject to the following payment schedule, provided such cancellation is given via email and received by pceatraining@pcea.net at PCEA Training® 30 or more days prior to the scheduled class.

In the event of a cancellation 30 or more days prior to the scheduled class, Registrant must forfeit 50% of registration and other payments made or is responsible for remitting 50% of the invoiced amount.

If cancellation is received fewer than 30 days prior to the scheduled class, Registrant must forfeit full amount of registration and other payments made or is responsible for remitting 100% of the invoiced amount.

Any refunds for properly canceled classes will be paid within thirty (30) days upon written notification.

Rescheduling Policy

Registrants may reschedule their registration for a scheduled class for any reason. The Registrant must notify PCEA Training® in writing a minimum fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled class. To reschedule a class, email: pceatraining@pcea.net or call: (572) 888-6383. There is no fee to reschedule if this occurs fourteen (14) days prior to class start, however, the next class enrollment is subject to availability. PCEA Training® reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.