Altium Designer
Essentials On-Demand
Interactive, self-paced learning
from schematic to manufacturing outputs
Trusted by Leading Tech & Electronics Companies To Develop Their Teams
Build Practical Skills in PCB Design
Work through the full design process with guided, self-paced training in Altium Designer and the cloud-based workspace.
The Altium Designer Essentials on-demand course gives you the skills to complete a PCB design project from start to finish. With step-by-step videos, in-built exercises, and real-time simulations, you'll develop a strong grasp of schematic capture, layout, and output generation—on your own schedule.
- Follow a complete design flow with real project examples
- Learn techniques that help reduce design errors and rework
- Apply concepts through guided exercises and simulations
- Earn a certificate to demonstrate your PCB design skills
Advance your design skills with hands-on exercises!
Is the Altium Designer Essentials
Course Right for You?
This on-demand course is perfect for:
- New and transitioning Altium Designer users
- Engineers looking to build or sharpen PCB design skills
- Teams and educators standardizing on Altium workflows
- Self-directed learners seeking flexible, practical training
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Professional Course Certificate
Receive a downloadable certificate of completion to showcase your PCB design skills.
Job-Ready Skills
Build practical PCB design skills you can apply day one to your designs.
Expert-Designed Content
Learn through content created by experienced PCB designers and Altium specialists.
Flexible Learning
Access training anytime and work through modules at your own pace.
Learn at Your Own Pace:
On-Demand Training to Fit your Schedule
Duration: 15.5 Hours of Training
Requirements:
- A stable internet connection
- Access to an Altium Account
- An active Altium Designer license
- Latest Altium Designer installation
This interactive, project-based course ensures attendees gain both the knowledge and practical skills needed to efficiently use Altium Designer and leverage the Altium Platform capabilities in their electronic design workflows.
Course Agenda
Getting Started with Altium Designer and Altium Platform
2 HoursKey Topics Covered:
- Altium Designer Interface Overview
- Customizing the Design Environment
- Panels, Toolbars, and Menus Configuration
- Accessing the Altium Workspace
- Navigating Folder Structures
- Using the Explorer Panel
- Creating and Managing Projects
- Setting Up Schematic Preferences
- Navigation Techniques and Shortcuts
Schematic Design & Capture
7.5 HoursKey Topics Covered:
- Accessing and Placing Components from Libraries
- Creating Electrical Connections Between Components
- Wire Types and Bus Structures
- Configuring Schematic Grids and Cursors
- Managing Graphic and Electrical Objects
- Component Annotation and Properties
- Global Editing Capabilities
- Applying Electrical Rules
- Design Verification Techniques
- Creating Hierarchical Designs
- Managing Multi-Sheet Designs
- Transferring Design Rules to PCB
Design Transfer & PCB Setup
4 HoursKey Topics Covered:
- Design Synchronization Process
- PCB Editor Introduction and Navigation
- Board Shape Definition
- Layer Stack Configuration
- PCB Grids and Workspace Setup
- Component Classes and Net Classes
- Design Rules Configuration
- Design Rule Priorities and Scoping
PCB Layout & Routing
1.5 HoursKey Topics Covered:
- PCB Interface and Navigation
- Component Placement Strategies
- Interactive Routing Techniques
- PCB Navigation Methods
- Layer Stack Management
- PCB Custom Grid Manager
- Working with Design Rules and Constraints
- PCB Design with Constraint Manager
- Interactive Routing Techniques
- Handling Design Violations
- PCB Panels and Global Editing
- Planes and Polygons Configuration
- Design Rule Checking (DRC)
Documentation & Manufacturing Outputs
0.5 HoursKey Topics Covered:
- Fabrication and Assembly Outputs
- Creating Documentation with Draftsman
- PCB Fabrication Files
- Assembly Drawings
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Generation
- Output Job Configuration
- Releasing a Project to Altium Platform
- Design Review and Commenting
- Collaborative Design Review
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Work training into your personal schedule. Our On-Demand Courses offer comprehensive video instructions, along with exercise instructions and a reference PDF with links to Altium’s online documentation
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Altium Course Certificates
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Earn Your Course Certificate
Validate your skills with an official Altium Designer certificate, recognized as a markof expertise in PCB design.
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