The long answer to a frequent question, should I train to CIS or CIT?

You know you need IPC certified employees and now you have to decide how is the best most cost effective procedure to get everyone certified.  The question is “Do I certify a couple of in-house instructors or hire an outside training professional?”  Let’s ask a few questions and see where the answers point.
What is the cost for the instructor level training?  Usually the instructor level training will be 2 or 3 times the cost of the specialist/operator training (CIS).
Who in my organization would make a good trainer?  IPC states  “Trainers and quality supervisors versed in electronic assembly are excellent candidates for A-610 training, as are engineering and manufacturing supervisors with assembly responsibilities.” And for JSTD-001 “Assembly process engineers, ....read the rest

Online Solder Training
Our NEW Online Solder Training (OST) site is now available to provide the details of our OST programs, check it out Http://www.soldertrainingauthority.com

IPC Refresher
WE are the only IPC Training Center offering FREE online refreshers!
You have your certifications, but its been months ago or even a year ago and its not fresh in your mind how to locate answers in the standards so you need a quick refresher, CTI now offers this for JSTD and 610 certifications. This is a 2 hour online session with a Master IPC Certified instructor and is open to ALL. Yes, ALL, this class is open to all, regardless of where you receive your initial certification. This is not offered by ANY other training organization in the WORLD. We want to be your training partner and we are offering cutting edge methods for getting and staying certified! See addtional details here.

Blackfox Training and Circuit Technology Form a Strategic Alliance to Offer a Hands-On
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer Class

November 9 - 13

This class will be held at our Clearwater Facility. Hands-on skills training has been deleveloped to enhance this training session of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer's course. The IPC/WHMA describes the acceptability criteria for wire preparations, crimping, soldering, measuring, securing, and testing. Now the participant can do the hands on skills corresponding to these sections! Anyone responsible for quality, reliability, and integrity of the end use Cable or Wire Harness should attend this 5 day course. See schedule or call 919-552-3434 for more information or to register.

ONLINE Training

Our first online session was a big hit with excellent comments and even some learning going on. On April 14th we delivered our first Intro to IPC training session explaining the different certification options that are available. These session will continue on a monthly or biMonthly schedule so be sure to find one and attend, its free for a limited time. All you need is a computer, telephone and about an hour.
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We have a full suite of online classes. Each class is delivered via the internet with a LIVE instructor presenting the training. Each certification comes with a certificate of completion for the students that successfully complete all the course requirements including a written test. These classes can be customized to your individual requirements just like our other onsite courses. Discounts available for multiple students and classes, call for details. Online Class Schedule click here.

New Course Offerings
CTI is proud to introduce the NEW PROCESS Training for Reflow, SMT Printing and Wave Soldering. Download our brochure here for the details. These process courses are designed to bring a quick return on investment directly associated with the training program, recognize the unique site dynamics that affect the process and incorporate them into an effective, site specific program. We also provide a continuous resource for support after the training.