Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design Certified Course

The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Certified Course is a comprehensive, industry-oriented program designed to equip learners with the skills required to design, analyze, and produce high-quality PCBs used across electronics, embedded systems, and IoT applications. This course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training using professional PCB design tools, ensuring participants gain job-ready expertise.

Skills You Will Gain

• Understanding PCB fundamentals & electronic components
• Schematic design and circuit drafting
• PCB layout design (1-layer, 2-layer & multi-layer boards)
• Routing techniques: manual & auto-routing
• High-speed design principles
• Gerber generation & fabrication file preparation

Course Content Enables Students To:

• Understand PCB manufacturing standards (IPC)
• Create symbols, footprints, and component libraries
• Prepare layer stack-ups and power/ground planes
• Perform differential pair routing & impedance control
• Apply thermal management and heat dissipation techniques
• Simulate circuits and validate PCB performance

Essential Skills You Will Gain (PCB)

• Electronic Component Understanding
• Ability to identify, interpret, and select resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and power components.
• Schematic Design Expertise
• Creating circuit schematics, understanding net connections, library creation, and reading datasheets.
• PCB Layout Design
• Board outline creation, component placement, multi-layer stack-up, footprint design, and design rule settings.
• Routing & High-Speed Design
• Manual and auto-routing, differential pair routing, impedance control, and signal integrity optimization.
• Gerber & Fabrication File Preparation

Tools Covered

• Altium Designer – Industry-standard tool for professional PCB design and multi-layer boards
• KiCad – Open-source EDA suite for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Autodesk Eagle – Popular for hobby, startup, and mid-level PCB design
• OrCAD – Advanced tool for circuit design and simulation used in large-scale industries
• Proteus – Circuit simulation and PCB design tool extensively used in embedded systems
• EasyEDA – Cloud-based PCB design platform ideal for quick prototyping and hobby projects

Syllabus

• Module 1: Introduction to PCB Design

• What is PCB?
• Types of PCBs (Single, Double, Multi-layer)
• PCB materials & standards (IPC basics)
• Electronic components & footprints
• PCB applications in industry

• Module 2: Electronic Circuit & Schematic Design

• Circuit fundamentals
• Schematic drafting
• Net labels & connectivity
• Library creation (symbols & footprints)
• Reading datasheets

• Module 3: PCB Layout Fundamentals

• Board outline creation
• Layer stack-up
• Component placement guidelines
• Vias, tracks, pads & clearances
• Grounding and power distribution basics

• Module 4: Routing Techniques

• Manual & auto-routing
• High-speed routing basics
• Differential pair routing
• Power routing & signal flow
• Impedance control

• Module 5: EMI/EMC & Signal Integrity

• Noise reduction techniques
• Ground planes & shielding
• Crosstalk prevention
• PCB design for stable signal performance

• Module 6: Power & Thermal Management

• Power electronics PCB design
• Heat dissipation techniques
• Thermal vias
• Component derating & safety

• Module 7: Preparing Manufacturing Files

• Gerber file generation
• BOM creation
• Pick-and-place files
• Fabrication drawing
• Design rule check (DRC) & electrical rule check (ERC)

• Module 8: DFM, DFA & DFT

• Design for manufacturability
• Design for assembly
• Design for testing
• Industry best practices

• Module 9: Simulation & Validation

• Circuit simulation basics
• SPICE simulations
• Signal integrity analysis
• PCB verification & debugging

• Module 10: Live Industry Project

• End-to-end PCB design
• Schematic to Gerber output
• Review & corrections
• Fabrication-ready submission

Industry Projects

• 1. Sensor-Based IoT PCB Design

• Design a custom PCB using sensors (temperature, humidity, motion, etc.) integrated with microcontrollers like ESP32/STM32.
  Key Skills: Schematic drafting, component placement, routing, IoT interface design.

• 2. Power Supply PCB (AC–DC / DC–DC Converter)

• Develop a regulated power supply board with protection circuits.
  Key Skills: Power electronics design, thermal management, EMI/EMC considerations.

• 3. Microcontroller Development Board

• Create a custom development board similar to Arduino/ESP32 with USB interface, regulators, reset, and GPIO expansion.
  Key Skills: Multi-layer PCB design, power routing, external interfaces.

Who Is This Program For?

• Engineering Students (ECE, EEE, EIE, CSE, Mechanical with IoT interest)
  Who want to gain practical PCB skills and improve job opportunities.
• Diploma & Polytechnic Students
  Looking to enter electronics design and manufacturing industries.
• Embedded Systems & IoT Enthusiasts
  Wanting to design custom PCBs for their projects and prototypes.
• Hardware & Electronics Technicians
  Seeking to upgrade from basic wiring to professional PCB layout design.
• Beginner to Intermediate Learners in Electronics
  Who want to understand circuit design, simulation, and fabrication.
• Startup Founders / Innovators
  Building IoT devices, consumer electronics, robotics, or automation products.

How To Apply

Mobile: 9100348679

Email: coursedivine@gmail.com