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60 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I JULY 2024 As an industry leader in PCB design courses, IPC instills core design competencies, allow- ing you to demonstrate your understanding in a variety of courses, including Introduction to PCB Design I and II, PCB Design for Radio Frequency Boards, PCB Design for Rigid-flex Boards, PCB Design for Military & Aerospace Applications, and PCB Advanced Design Con- cepts. Additional course options feature a fabrica- tion troubleshooting class, a Certified Elec- tronics Project Management program, and an extensive spectrum of manufac- turability, assembly, and data analytics courses. Whether you're a sea- soned professional or a newcomer, our courses are tailored to meet your goals and the competencies required to realize them. IPC's Hot New IPC Summer Session IPC recently launched three cutting-edge online instructor-led courses to empower elec- tronics industry professionals. ese courses are available on IPC's online education plat- form, IPC EDGE. Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation in High-reliability Organizations: is course equips professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to detect, prevent, and miti- gate the risks associated with counterfeit elec- tronic parts in mission-critical and lifesaving supply chains by providing practical strategies to safeguard supply chains in the healthcare, transportation, defense, and aerospace sec- tors. is four-week course, led by industry expert Anthony J. Bryant, delves into proactive requirements for procurement and disposal, reducing lead times, fewer product recalls and warranty claims, and prevention of costly field failures and liabilities. It also aims to increase compliance for operational efficiencies. Technical Overview of the Semiconduc- tor Chip Industry: is course offers a com- prehensive understanding of the semiconduc- tor industry, covering everything from essen- tial semiconductor components to advanced fabrication processes and failure analysis. is three-week course is tailored to provide an engaging and accessible learning experience for individuals with varying levels of knowledge. With over 30 years of experience in the electron- ics and semiconductor industry, Cheah Soo Lan brings a wealth of practical knowledge. As an accomplished engineering manager, she imparts real-world insights and best practices. Microvia Electroplat- ing: In this course, partic- ipants will concentrate on four main challenges for fabricating reliable micro- vias: strong interface at the copper target pad, generating no voids in the electrodeposited copper, improv- ing uniformity in the copper plating across the panel, and reducing microvia rework cycles. Dr. Despina Davis, who has 20 years of experi- ence in the field and multiple highly-rated pub- lications, will address the influence of plating quality on the reliability of microvias. Also launching this summer, international Hall of Famer and IPC APEX EXPO presenter Dr. Jennie Hwang shares decades of academic and industry experience in a three-course curriculum on "Reliability of Electronics," designed to help participants deal with the most challenging issues in production yield and high-reliability products. Details of the course include: Role of intermetallic compounds: Partici- pants will gain a broad understanding of the background science and practical applica- tions of Intermetallic compounds in electron- ics assembly and the key role IMCs play at the chip, package, and board levels. As an industry leader in PCB design courses, IPC instills core design competencies...