Earn Your IPC CID Certification Without Travel or Stepping Away From Work
Flexible CID Exam Preparation Designed to Help You Pass with Confidence
✔ All-Inclusive Certification — Official IPC CID Exam Included, No Hidden Fees
✔ Study & Test From Anywhere — On Your Schedule
✔ Free Exam Retake Included — Zero-Risk Path to Certification
✔ Engineer-Developed Study System — SME & AI Support Included
IPC-Licensed Training Center · Veteran-Owned · Led by Master IPC Trainers
Trusted by Industry Professionals
CID Certification Is Designed for Professionals Like You
✔ You're a PCB designer who wants formal IPC credentials to back up your experience
✔ You're moving into a design leadership role and need your skills officially recognized
✔ You're targeting a promotion, new contract, or role that requires IPC certification
✔ Your team needs to standardize PCB design practices with a recognized credential
How ElectroSpec Compares
Same IPC CID certification · Completely different experience
Traditional Classroom Training
✗ 4–5 consecutive days away from work
✗ Travel required
✗ Fixed calendar dates — study on their schedule
✗ Information delivered once, seen once
✗ Hard to balance with active projects and deadlines
ElectroSpec Exam Preparation
✔ Study at your own pace — no time away from work
✔ Test from home or office — no travel required
✔ Schedule your exam any day, any time zone
✔ On-demand — pause, rewind, rewatch anytime
✔ Designed to fit around active projects and deadlines
What Our Students Say
5.0 ★ on Google · Trusted Across Multiple IPC Certifications
★★★★★
"The training was well suited for me to learn after work hours. My instructor was flexible enough to schedule my exam to a date I was comfortable with. Thanks to the excellent training, I scored more than 90% on the exam."
Smitha Santhosh
★★★★★
"The best use of my time, my dollars, and my goal. I could work through the modules on my own time — that was what I was looking for. Electrospec Training met and exceeded all my expectations."
Prasad Godavarti
★★★★★
"Good concept with well-paced courses. Communication with Matt and the team worked wonderfully. I would definitely recommend."
Albin Hagman
What You’ll Walk Away With
Official IPC CID Certification
Pass the official IPC CID exam and add a respected industry certification to your professional profile.
Stronger Design Foundations
Master layout principles, Design for Reliability concepts, stackups, materials, and manufacturing realities.
Career Advancement
Strengthen your qualifications for promotion, expanded design authority, and new engineering roles.
Industry Recognition
Earn the certification that electronics manufacturers actively look for when hiring PCB designers.
Why Professionals Choose ElectroSpec
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Clear Path to Certification
No Guesswork. No wasted time. Follow a preparation program designed to help you move confidently from fundamentals to exam readiness.
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Flexible Preparation Without Career Disruption
Earn your CID certification without stepping away from projects or deadlines. Study and test on your timeline — not a fixed calendar.
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Engineering-Based Curriculum
Structured around real PCB design workflows, Design for Reliability (DFR) principles, and manufacturing realities.
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Direct Access to Technical Expertise
Built by practicing PCB engineers with graduate engineering degrees and real-world high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience.
Everything You Need to Pass
The PCB Fundamentals Course (Comprehensive Preparation Track)
An ElectroSpec proprietary course engineered to strengthen PCB expertise and reinforce CID exam readiness
22+ Hours · 12 Modules · 180 Day Access · On-Demand
A comprehensive, self-paced course designed and developed by ElectroSpec to reinforce the technical foundation required for PCB design. Across 12 structured modules, you will progress through materials, layout principles, mechanical and electrical considerations, thermal management, component technologies, interconnections, fabrication requirements, documentation, and quality assurance. Study at your own pace, revisit lessons as needed, and approach your Official IPC CID exam with greater confidence.
Module 1 – Scope
Module 2 – Applicable Documents
Module 3 – General, Test, & Layout Requirements
Module 4 – Dielectric & Bonding Materials
Module 5 – Mechanical Considerations
Module 6 – Electrical Considerations
Module 7 – Thermal Management
Module 8 – Component & Assembly
Module 9 – Holes & Interconnections
Module 10 – Circuitry
Module 11 – Documentation
Module 12 – Quality Assurance
Included in Every Preparation Track
275+ Page Study Guide
A proprietary ElectroSpec-developed study guide covering every CID exam topic — from your first study session to exam day.
200+ Practice Questions
Proprietary ElectroSpec-developed questions designed to simulate the real exam. Identify gaps, build confidence, and arrive test-ready.
24/7 AI Tutor
An AI chatbot trained in PCB design — ready anytime to explain concepts, answer questions, and reinforce your understanding.
Instructor Email Support
Direct access to your instructor — responses typically within one business day. Real answers from real engineers, not a help desk.
Remote Proctored Exam
Take your official IPC CID exam from anywhere in the world. No travel required —just a computer with a webcam and internet.
Free Exam Retake
If you don't pass on your first attempt, your retake is included at no additional cost. Study, regroup, and try again with confidence.
How It Works
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Learn
Study core PCB design concepts with ElectroSpec’s proprietary study guide and on-demand PCB Fundamentals Course.
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Reinforce
Test your understanding with 200+ practice questions designed to simulate the CID exam and identify knowledge gaps.
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Validate
Use your practice results to confirm you're consistently scoring at exam-ready levels before committing to a test date.
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Schedule Your Exam
Schedule your remote proctored Official IPC CID exam when you're ready — on the date and time that works for you.
You don't schedule the exam to meet a deadline. You schedule it when you're ready to pass.
Choose Your Preparation Track
✔ Free exam retake included in every track · Questions? We typically respond within one business day.
Interested in Private Team Training?
Tell us about your team and we'll build a custom training plan that fits your schedule, size, and goals.
We typically respond within one business day. No commitment required.