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CID and CID+ Training: Designing for Class 1, 2, and 3 Requirements
Jul 12, 2026
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CID and CID+ Training: Designing for Class 1, 2, and 3 Requirements
PCB design is not one-size-fits-all.
A printed board used in a consumer product does not carry the same risk as a board used in ae...
How ElectroSpec Developed CID & CID+ Training: Why Our Standards-Based Approach Matters
Jul 11, 2026
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CID/CID+ Training Development Structure
Core Position
ElectroSpec’s CID and CID+ training starts with the IPC design standard family, but it does not stop there.
IPC standards provide the foundatio...
CID Certification: Learning the “Why” Behind PCB Design Requirements
Jul 11, 2026
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CID Certification: Learning the “Why” Behind PCB Design Requirements
PCB design is much more than knowing how to use layout software.
Many people think PCB design is simply placing components, routi...
Can You Take the IPC CID or CID+ Exam in Your Language?
Jun 24, 2026
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Can You Take the IPC CID or CID+ Exam in Your Language?
PCB design is global.
Designers, engineers, fabricators, and manufacturers work across countries, languages, and time zones. Because of that, ...
CID vs Design Courses: Why Certification, Standards Alignment, and Updated Training Matter
Jun 19, 2026
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CID vs Design Courses: Why Certification, Standards Alignment, and Updated Training Matter
PCB design training is changing quickly.
There are more online design courses available than ever before. S...