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PCB Fundamentals
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Build professional PCB designs with Altium Designer expertise
PCB design is at the core of bringing hardware concepts to life, requiring precision and attention to detail. This guided hands-on course in Altium Designer and the workspace teaches you how to create manufacturable designs that integrate seamlessly with team workflows, ensuring professional results and efficient production processes.
- Instructor-led training helps you create production-ready PCB designs.
- Collaborate and work more effectively with the latest workspace capabilities.
- Minimize manufacturing issues with proper design rule implementation and industry best practices.
- Showcase your skills with a certificate of completion.
Learn through hands-on exercises with real-world applications!
Training Starts at USD 1,599
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This instructor-led course is perfect for:
- New users starting with PCB layout.
- Schematic designers expanding into PCB design.
- Engineering teams standardizing workflows.
- Educators and students learning industry practices.
- Hardware engineers enhancing design skills.
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USD 1,599
Hours of Training: 16 | 2 days (with breaks)
Public instructor-led training delivers expert guidance from Altium instructors, onsite or online.
Requirements:
A stable internet connection
Access to an Altium Account
- Latest Altium Designer installation
This training course is based on advanced features and requires a Professional, Enterprise, or Altium Designer Agile license. If required, an appropriate license can be provided for the duration of the training course.
Course Agenda
Introduction: Navigating the Workspace and Customizing Altium Designer
7 HoursKey Topics Covered
- Workspace Navigation: Learn how to access the workspace, navigate folder structures, and utilize the Explorer panel to manage projects effectively.
- Design Environment Setup: Discover how to tailor the design environment to your needs, optimizing panels, toolbars, and menus for efficient project work.
- Project Management: Access existing design projects or create new ones within the workspace for seamless project management and collaboration.
- PCB Preferences Setup: Configure the PCB environment preferences to streamline design capture and ensure consistency across projects.
PCB Design Essentials and Advanced Techniques
7 HoursKey Topics Covered
- PCB User Interface & Preferences: A guided walkthrough of the PCB interface, highlighting customization options to optimize your workflow.
- Efficient PCB Navigation: Tips and techniques to navigate complex layouts with ease.
- Net Classes: Learn how to manage schematic net classes for organized, rule-driven design.
- Layer Stack Management: Techniques for configuring and managing layer stacks to support multi-layer designs.
- Board Shape Definition: Define the board outline and constraints according to project specifications.
- Custom Grids Setup: Set up custom grids to facilitate precise component placement and routing.
- Design Rules & Constraints: An overview of design rules that ensure compliance and functionality in complex layouts.
- Component Placement Strategies: Effective strategies for placing components to balance performance and manufacturability.
- Design Reuse: Utilize the workspace for seamless design reuse, speeding up repetitive tasks and ensuring consistency.
- Routing Techniques: Explore routing methods to create reliable connections while adhering to design constraints.
- Global Editing Tools: Apply global edits efficiently to multiple design elements and components.
- Planes & Polygons Configuration: Configure power planes and polygons to manage signal integrity and grounding.
- Resolving Design Violations: Identify and resolve design violations to ensure a smooth transition to manufacturing.
Documentation and Final Output Generation
2 HoursKey Topics Covered
- Fabrication & Assembly Outputs: Generate comprehensive fabrication and assembly files in various formats to meet manufacturer requirements.
- Bill of Materials (BOM): Create a detailed BOM that lists all components and quantities for assembly.
- Output Job Files: Utilize Output Job files to streamline the generation of multiple outputs, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Project Release: Release your project to the workspace, enabling seamless collaboration and version control.
- Design Review: Conduct project reviews using workspace Commenting and Task features to facilitate team feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
Bonus Content
OptionalThe following module(s) provide additional skills to enhance your learning experience.
- Component Creation: Create and manage PCB components in the workspace.
Download the full agenda for a complete list of modules and topics.
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USD 11,990*
Hours of Training: 16 | 2 days (with breaks)
Private training delivers confidential learning exclusively for your team, onsite or online.
Requirements:
A stable internet connection
Access to an Altium Account
- Latest Altium Designer installation
This training course is based on advanced features and requires a Professional, Enterprise, or Altium Designer Agile license. If required, an appropriate license can be provided for the duration of the training course.
*for 6 seats—additional seats are available for purchase up to 15.
Course Agenda
Introduction: Navigating the Workspace and Customizing Altium Designer
7 HoursKey Topics Covered
- Workspace Navigation: Learn how to access the workspace, navigate folder structures, and utilize the Explorer panel to manage projects effectively.
- Design Environment Setup: Discover how to tailor the design environment to your needs, optimizing panels, toolbars, and menus for efficient project work.
- Project Management: Access existing design projects or create new ones within the workspace for seamless project management and collaboration.
- PCB Preferences Setup: Configure the PCB environment preferences to streamline design capture and ensure consistency across projects.
PCB Design Essentials and Advanced Techniques
7 HoursKey Topics Covered
- PCB User Interface & Preferences: A guided walkthrough of the PCB interface, highlighting customization options to optimize your workflow.
- Efficient PCB Navigation: Tips and techniques to navigate complex layouts with ease.
- Net Classes: Learn how to manage schematic net classes for organized, rule-driven design.
- Layer Stack Management: Techniques for configuring and managing layer stacks to support multi-layer designs.
- Board Shape Definition: Define the board outline and constraints according to project specifications.
- Custom Grids Setup: Set up custom grids to facilitate precise component placement and routing.
- Design Rules & Constraints: An overview of design rules that ensure compliance and functionality in complex layouts.
- Component Placement Strategies: Effective strategies for placing components to balance performance and manufacturability.
- Design Reuse: Utilize the workspace for seamless design reuse, speeding up repetitive tasks and ensuring consistency.
- Routing Techniques: Explore routing methods to create reliable connections while adhering to design constraints.
- Global Editing Tools: Apply global edits efficiently to multiple design elements and components.
- Planes & Polygons Configuration: Configure power planes and polygons to manage signal integrity and grounding.
- Resolving Design Violations: Identify and resolve design violations to ensure a smooth transition to manufacturing.
Documentation and Final Output Generation
2 HoursKey Topics Covered
- Fabrication & Assembly Outputs: Generate comprehensive fabrication and assembly files in various formats to meet manufacturer requirements.
- Bill of Materials (BOM): Create a detailed BOM that lists all components and quantities for assembly.
- Output Job Files: Utilize Output Job files to streamline the generation of multiple outputs, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Project Release: Release your project to the workspace, enabling seamless collaboration and version control.
- Design Review: Conduct project reviews using workspace Commenting and Task features to facilitate team feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
Bonus Content
OptionalThe following module(s) provide additional skills to enhance your learning experience.
- Component Creation: Create and manage PCB components in the workspace.
Download the full agenda for a complete list of modules and topics.
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Meet Your Instructors
Learn from industry-leading experts. Altium instructors are seasoned engineers with deep PCB experience and the latest Altium Designer knowledge. Their insights and real-time feedback during the course are invaluable.
Michael Heil
Instructor
Michael Heil is an expert PCB designer and Altium Certified Trainer with over a decade of experience in electronics design. His deep understanding of Altium Designer's advanced features and practical design techniques makes him a valuable resource for engineers looking to elevate their skills.
Barry Berends
Instructor
Barry Berends is a seasoned PCB designer and Altium Designer trainer with over 20 years of experience in electronics design and more than 14 years working with Altium Designer. Based in the Netherlands and operating across EMEA, Barry is known for his practical, structured training approach and deep expertise in Altium Designer—from Essentials to Advanced topics—helping engineers worldwide optimize their design workflows and deliver robust, production-ready solutions.
Tally Kainth
Instructor
Tally Kainth is an accomplished electronics engineer and Altium Certified Trainer with a strong background in PCB design and development. With a focus on real-world applications, Tally's training sessions offer practical insights into using Altium Designer's latest tools to create high-performance designs efficiently.
Tomas Chester
Instructor
Tomas Chester is an expert in PCB design with over 15 years of experience, specializing in high-speed and high-density designs. As an Altium Certified Trainer, Tomas brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience to his sessions, providing engineers with actionable insights and advanced techniques in Altium Designer.
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