Industry Standard Credentials
Prove Your Professional Skills
Advance your career with IPC Altium Designer Certification
Move Your PCB Design Career Forward
Validate Your Expertise
- Prove your ability to design using Altium Designer
- Demonstrate real-world PCB design workflows
- Show measurable, job-ready capability
Increase Your Earnings
- Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market
- Strengthen your case for promotions and new roles
- Grow professionally with verified skills
Demonstrate Professional Readiness
- Prove your skills through a recognized certification exam
- Validate your technical competence in real-world workflows
- Show you're ready for professional PCB design environments
Choose Your Certification Level
Scope
Demonstrate foundational knowledge and workflow skills in Altium Designer. Certification validates your understanding of industry-standard PCB design practices and documentation.
Exam Blueprint
Review core domains including schematic capture, PCB layout, Draftsman, libraries, and project documentation. The exam is based on Altium Designer best practices and workflows.
Policies
The certification exam includes 75 multiple-choice questions with a required passing score of 70% or higher. Certifications are awarded in two-year cycles based on IPC program requirements.
Schedule
This introductory-level certification includes a 2.5-hour exam and 90-day access period. Seasonal enrollment and certification details are available through IPC.
Expert Certification
For experienced designers building complex PCB designs
Scope
Validate advanced Altium Designer skills across complex PCB design workflows and production-ready practices. This certification is intended for experienced professionals with advanced tool knowledge.
Exam Blueprint
Review advanced domains including routing, DRC rules, ActiveRoute, ECO transfer, data management, and documentation workflows. The exam focuses on professional-level PCB design best practices.
Policies
The certification exam includes 75 multiple-choice questions with a required passing score of 70% or higher. Certifications are awarded in two-year cycles based on IPC program requirements.
Schedule
This advanced-level certification includes a 2.5-hour exam and 90-day access period. Seasonal enrollment and certification details are available through IPC.