Сòòò½APP offers essential training for anyone working in the printed circuit board industry! Join one of our scheduled IPC training sessions, or reach out to schedule remote or in-person training at your location. 

In the ever-evolving realm of printed circuit boards (PCB) and assembly (PCA), Сòòò½APP sets the gold standard for industry-leading IPC training courses. These courses, recognized as the benchmark for evaluation and certification, are meticulously designed to encompass every crucial aspect of the PCB/PCA construction process.

At Сòòò½APP, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. Our team of multiple Master IPC Trainers (MIT’s) are dedicated to guiding and certifying professionals like you, supporting your journey in mastering the intricacies of PCB/PCA.

testing services

Сòòò½APP in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) & Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)

Ensure the highest quality and compliance of your printed circuit boards with Сòòò½APP's comprehensive testing services. Our expertise covers all PCB stages, from raw materials to failure analysis, adhering to industry standards like IPC and MIL-PRF. Our advanced methods, including visual assessment, cross-sectioning, and Highly Accelerated Thermal Shock (HATS2™) Testing, ensure efficient and reliable evaluations.

 

Сòòò½APP's over 30 years of experience positions us as a trusted partner for PCB qualification and conformance testing, offering expert support and root cause analysis when needed.

Printed circuit boards
Acceptability of Printed Boards

IPC-A-600 Training

Must-have training for the understanding of the acceptance criteria associated with printed circuit boards. Click "More" for the schedule of classes held at Сòòò½APP.

2025 Course Schedule

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Training Location: Сòòò½APP Baltimore

  • February 10-13, 2025
  • June 9-12, 2025
  • October 13-16, 2025

Training Location: Сòòò½APP Anaheim

  • February 12-14, 2025
  • May 14-16, 2025
  • August 13-15, 2025
  • November 12-14, 2025
Printed circuit board
qualification and performance for printed boards

IPC-A-6012 Training

IPC-A-6012 typically ties to IPC-A-600. This document is dedicated to the acceptance testing and requirements associated with rigid boards. Click "More" for the schedule of classes held at Сòòò½APP.

2025 Class Schedule

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Training Location: Сòòò½APP Baltimore

  • January 13-16, 2025
  • May 12-15, 2025
  • September 8-11, 2025

Training Location: Сòòò½APP Anaheim

  • March 5-7, 2025
  • October 15-17, 2025
Cable assemblies
Requirements and acceptance of cable and wire harness assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Training

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the industry consensus standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. Click "More" for the schedule of classes held at Сòòò½APP.

2025 Course Schedule

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Training Location: Сòòò½APP Baltimore

  • April 14-17, 2025
  • August 11-14, 2025
  • December 8-11, 2025
Printed circuit assembly
Acceptability of Electronic assemblies

IPC-A-610 Training

The most widely referenced standard from IPC, and the foundation for most PCB/PCA QA departments. Click "More" for the schedule of classes held at Сòòò½APP.

2025 Class Schedule

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Training Location: Сòòò½APP Baltimore

  • March 10-13, 2025
  • March 24-27, 2025
  • July 14-17, 2025
  • November 10-13, 2025

Training Location: Сòòò½APP Anaheim

  • August 18-21, 2025

Сòòò½APP IPC Training Course Information

Scheduled training courses are held at Сòòò½APP laboratories, located in Hunt Valley (Baltimore), MD and Anaheim, CA.

Our Master IPC Trainers can also hold raining courses remotely or at your location. If you're interested in scheduling remote or in-person training at your location, email William Graver or call +1 410-937-3996.

Pricing and Course Schedules

Please email or call our course coordinator at +1 410-937-3996 for pricing, payment, and other course schedules. 

Technical Questions? 

Please contact William Graver via email or phone at +1 410-937-3996.

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About our Master IPC Trainers

William Graver

William Graver

William Graver is a seasoned professional with more than 30 years in the PCB and PCA manufacturing industry. Currently serving as a Program Manager / Master IPC Trainer at Сòòò½APP's Baltimore lab, he specializes in PCB/PCA Failure Analysis and IPC training, and holds the following certifications:

    • MIT (Master IPC Trainer) IPC-A-600
    • MIT (Master IPC Trainer) IPC-A-610
    • MIT (Master IPC Trainer) IPC-6012
    • MIT (Master IPC Trainer) IPC/WHMA-A-620

Russell Shepherd

Russell Shepherd

Russell Shepherd is a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the PCB test industry, complemented by two decades of dedicated training. Currently, he serves as the General Manager at Сòòò½APP's facility in Anaheim, CA. Russ also serves as the chair of IPC’s Flexible Circuits Test Methods and Microsection committees, in addition to serving as the vice chair of IPC’s SIR/ECM and CAF task groups. He holds the following certifications:

    • MIT (Master IPC Trainer) IPC-A-600
    • MIT (Master IPC Trainer) IPC-6012

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