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IPC-A-610 is the world's leading standard for electronics inspection. Get certified. Build trust. Grow your career.
About IPC-A-610.
IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, is the most widely used inspection standard in the electronics industry. It defines the criteria for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies, helping manufacturers ensure high reliability and consistency in workmanship. Trusted by OEMs, EMS providers, and aerospace and defense contractors worldwide, IPC-A-610 sets the benchmark for quality in printed circuit board assembly. Whether you're inspecting, building, or managing hardware, IPC-A-610 certification affirms your understanding of what “acceptable” really means.
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ElectroSpec is an authorized IPC Training Center, meeting the highest global standards for electronic design training and certification.
Choose Your Certification.
ElectroSpec offers three certification levels to match your role, goals, and expertise.
Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
Inspect, build, or maintain electronic assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards. Learn how to apply accept/reject criteria and ensure product quality.
Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
Train and certify others in IPC-A-610. Gain the authority to lead teams and teach the industry’s most trusted standard.
Certified Standards Expert (CSE)
Guide compliance without teaching. Serve as the technical authority on IPC-A-610 across programs, audits, and quality reviews.
Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
Achieve industry-recognized certification for soldering, inspection, and quality control. CIS is ideal for professionals building or assessing electronic assemblies. Boost your credibility and open new career opportunities.
Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
Guide others to excellence in electronics assembly. CIT enables you to train and certify CIS-level professionals. Perfect for team leads, instructors, and quality managers looking to elevate standards across their organization.
Certified Standards Expert (CSE)
Become the recognized authority on IPC-A-610. The CSE credential is for those who consult, audit, or support compliance at the highest level. Ideal for engineers, quality leaders, and decision-makers who guide interpretation and application of IPC standards.
Team Training, Elevated.
Give your team the expert-led training and flexibility they need to achieve IPC-A-610 certification at the CIS, CIT, or CSE level. Private Team Training delivers live sessions, online or in-person, backed by custom prep tools, instant AI tutor support, and a schedule that works for you. Every program is tailored to your team’s goals, ensuring they’re confident, capable, and certified.
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