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CID/CID+ sets the global benchmark for printed circuit board (PCB)Â design. Validate your skills. Advance your career.
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About CID/CID+.
The Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) and Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+) credentials are the industry’s premier PCB design certifications, built around the IPC-2221 and IPC-2222 standards. These certifications validate your ability to design reliable, manufacturable printed circuit boards that meet global industry requirements. Trusted by OEMs, EMS providers, and aerospace and defense contractors worldwide, CID/CID+ training elevates your design skills, documentation practices, and understanding of manufacturability. Whether you're designing, reviewing, or managing PCB layouts, CID/CID+ certification demonstrates that you speak the language of professional board design.
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ElectroSpec is an authorized IPC Training Center, meeting the highest global standards for electronic design training and certification.
CID to CID+. One Clear Path.
Master the fundamentals with CID. Advance to CID+ to lead high-speed, high-reliability PCB design.
Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
Gain a strong foundation in PCB design principles, including layout, documentation, and best practices. Ideal for engineers and layout professionals working in OEM or EMS environments.
Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)
Build on CID fundamentals with advanced techniques for high-speed, high-reliability designs. Covers complex documentation, signal integrity, and critical applications.
Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
Earn IPC’s CID certification to validate your PCB design skills. Whether you're working in layout, documentation, or high-reliability environments, CID proves your expertise and elevates your career.
Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)
Take your PCB design career further. IPC's CID+ certification demonstrates advanced capabilities in signal integrity, documentation, and high-reliability applications.
Team Training, Elevated.
Equip your design and engineering team with expert-led private training to earn IPC CID or CID+ certification. Delivered online or in-person, each session includes tailored instruction, live Q&A, and a full suite of prep tools, featuring the official IPC CID/CID+ Study Guide, ElectroSpec-developed practice exams, and AI tutor support. Every program is built around your goals and schedule, ensuring your team is confident, capable, and certified to industry-recognized PCB design standards.
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