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Quadra Solutions announced as IPC UK Training provider

~~Quadra Solutions have this month been named as the sole UK provider of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Training Course, Certified Interconnect Designer (CID). The qualification, accredited by the IPC, the association representing the global electronics industry, is to be delivered by Quadra’s highly skilled and experienced trainers at their specialist training facility in Lancashire. This world-leading training programme seeks to enhance and improve the skills of individuals operating within the electronic design industry. The CID and CID+ professional development programmes provide delegates with the foundations of electronic design decision-making and the practical application of IPC standards for the design and manufacture of PCB. The course not only covers the fundamentals of component placement and track routing, but also provides a wider understanding of all the various elements of PCB development, including design considerations, layout principles and component, assembly and manufacturability issues. CID certification specifically caters to PCB design professionals who would benefit from the recognition of their skills, enhancement of their knowledge and confirmation that their designs comply with accepted international IPC standards. Many delegates undertaking this course have many years of experience within the PCB industry, with many being self-taught. The qualification is not restricted to specific software users and can be applied to a range of specialisms within the PCB and electronic design industry.

The course is not just suitable for those undertaking regular PCB design projects. It is also beneficial for anyone involved in the development, design, procurement, quality and fabrication of PCBs. More and more companies expect electronic engineers to be trained to this level and this professional development qualification ensures a level of efficiency, effectiveness and quality that is apparent within all design work. The course is also beneficial for businesses looking to promote themselves as compliant with IPC standards.

Stephen Dobson, Managing Director at Quadra Solutions says, “We are proud to be announced as a certified IPC Training Centre and to be at the forefront of enhancing and improving the quality of electronic design in the UK. When undertaking PCB design work many of our customers have stated that the design engineer must be qualified to CID level and we are delighted to be working with IPC in delivering this important professional development qualification.” Quadra Solutions Ltd house one of the largest Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Bureaus in the UK supporting local, national and international companies with a vast range of PCB design services. The intensive CID and CID+ programmes demonstrate a real commitment to excellence and offer delegates the opportunity to further develop and enhance their skills, while also ensuring and confirming the quality of the design work being undertaken.

For more information about the CID training courses provided by Quadra please contact us

IPC-CID@quadrasol.co.uk or 01254 301 888

- Ends – For more information or to organise interviews, please contact Vicki Last, Marketing Executive, on 01254 301 888 or email vicki.last@quadrasol.co.uk. About Quadra Solutions Ltd Quadra Solutions Ltd specialise in CAD software solutions for mechanical, construction & PCB design industries. We provide consultancy, training & technical support and house one of the largest PCB design bureaus in the UK. We pride ourselves on our consultative approach to working with customers as their technology partner. Visit www.quadrasol.co.uk for more information.

About IPC Since 1957, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has been guiding the electronic interconnection industry through its dramatic changes. A global trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its more than 3,400 member companies, IPC represents all facets of the industry including design, printed circuit board manufacturing and electronics assembly. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2.17 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Washington, D.C.; Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; Bangalore, India; Bangkok, Thailand; and Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Suzhou and Beijing, China

About CID CID is a professional development program which provides objective evaluation of core competencies in PCB design, based upon industry standards rather than specifications of just one company. Courses enhance and assess technical knowledge: how to transform an electrical circuit description into a PCB design that can be manufactured, assembled and tested.

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