Altium Designer
PCB Fundamentals Course
Deliver production-ready designs that work on the first try
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Perfect PCB Design, One Layer at a Time
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 Altium 365 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 Altium 365’s 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)
Downloadable Activities: 00
This instructor-led professional training provides hands-on guidance, real-time support, and expert insights to help you confidently master PCB design and achieve industry-ready results.
- License Requirements: Training courses are based on advanced features and require a Professional or Enterprise license. A Professional license can be provided during the training course if needed.
- Recommended Software: For the best training experience, we recommend using Altium Designer version 24.10 or newer.
- Certification: Altium Designer PCB Fundamentals Course Certification
Course Agenda
Introduction: Navigating Altium 365 and Customizing Altium Designer
7 HoursKey Topics Covered
- Workspace Navigation: Learn how to access the Altium 365 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 Altium 365 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 with Altium 365: Utilize Altium 365 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 to Altium 365: Release your project to the Altium 365 Workspace, enabling seamless collaboration and version control.
- Design Review with Altium 365: Conduct project reviews using Altium 365’s Commenting and Task features to facilitate team feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
Bonus Content
OptionalThe following modules provide additional skills to enhance your learning experience.
- Component Creation for A365 Workspace: Create and manage PCB components in Altium 365.
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USD 11,990*
Hours of Training: 16 | 2 days (with breaks)
Downloadable Activities: 00
Private training provides confidential, step-by-step instruction from Altium experts, delivered onsite or online at your team’s convenience.
- License Requirements: Training courses are based on advanced features and require a Professional or Enterprise license. A Professional license can be provided during the training course if needed.
- Recommended Software: For the best training experience, we recommend using Altium Designer version 24.10 or newer.
- Certification: Altium Designer Schematic Fundamentals Course Certification
*Up to 10 people; additional participants incur extra costs.
Course Agenda
Introduction: Navigating Altium 365 and Customizing Altium Designer
7 HoursKey Topics Covered
- Workspace Navigation: Learn how to access the Altium 365 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 Altium 365 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 with Altium 365: Utilize Altium 365 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 to Altium 365: Release your project to the Altium 365 Workspace, enabling seamless collaboration and version control.
- Design Review with Altium 365: Conduct project reviews using Altium 365’s Commenting and Task features to facilitate team feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
Bonus Content
OptionalThe following modules provide additional skills to enhance your learning experience.
- Component Creation for A365 Workspace: Create and manage PCB components in Altium 365.
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Private training is perfect for design teams and offers you the comfort of confidentiality of any designs and discussions covered during sessions. Private training is available to be delivered onsite or via online instruction.
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.
Kristen Aguiar
Instructor
Kristen Aguiar is a seasoned PCB designer and Altium Certified Trainer, with extensive experience in complex electronics systems. Known for her hands-on teaching style, Kristen excels at breaking down advanced Altium Designer features and delivering practical solutions that help engineers streamline their design process.
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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