IPC Certifications

La formazione che dà valore all'elettronica: standard internazionali, competenze certificate

IPC is the leading international training and certification body in the electronics industry. IPC’s main purpose is to standardize assembly and production requirements for electronic equipment and assemblies.
Available IPC courses

Why choose IPC?

Let’s start with the acronym — IPC originally stood for “Institute of Printed Circuits”. Founded in the United States in 1957, it is a non-profit association connecting the electronics industries, whose purpose is to support designers, manufacturers and end customers in building and qualifying electronic devices and assemblies by standardizing multiple aspects.

IPC also benefits the industry by:

coordinating the development of industry standards worldwide
offering training on the standards
conducting and sharing market research

IPC Certification Levels

IPC currently provides four certification levels on IPC standards for people working in the electronics industry. Depending on their experience, staff members can be certified from the highest level (Master IPC Trainer – MIT) down to the entry level (Certified IPC Specialist – CIS operator).

Certification gives participants in-depth knowledge, valuable for their company, of IPC standards and their correct application on the production line

Certification is recognized throughout the industry — not only for the individual participant but also for their company. Speaking the same language is essential for the success of companies in the electronics sector.

All Certifications

Only full-time, part-time or contract employees of authorized training centers can be MITs. MITs receive their certification from the IPC certification program office. MIT credentials are directly tied to a single Training Center unless otherwise approved by IPC.

CITs can be:

  • Company employees who train only within their own company.
  • Faculty members of education and training institutions, such as technical institutes or vocational schools.
  • Members of an authorized training center where that person has not yet met the criteria to become an MIT.
  • Independent consultants working with a variety of companies.
  • Providers of CIS or CID training for any organization requesting such training, in accordance with the policies and procedures defined by IPC.
The Certified Standards Expert (CSE) is a professional with a high level of knowledge and understanding of a specific IPC standard or group of standards. The CSE’s role may vary depending on the organization.
CIS training and certification are suitable for personnel who benefit from the practical application of the criteria in a standard. Line operators, production engineers and quality engineers will find this training and certification valuable for their work in the electronics industry.