Online Training                                                 
Technical proficiency can dramatically increase effectivness in the manufacturing environment including hand soldering and solder process control. The CTI "Online Solder Training" or OST program provides the flexibility of distance learning without sacrificing content or classroom / peer interaction. All of our OST classes are presented with a live IPC certified trainer and student participation is required, these are not recorded video sessions.

Circuit Technology, Inc. Certified Classes, Online Solder Training Format.
CTI has taken its popular custom classes and developed a online solder training format that maintains the integrity and content of these classes while still allowing a the student to participate in his own environment. These are unlike most other online formats in that there is a live instructor online presenting the material and interacting with the students.

Our suite of classes consist of ESD Awareness, Component Identification, Bascis of Soldering, Introduction to SMT soldering, Lead Free Soldering, ESD Compliance Ansi 20.20, BGA Profiling and the IPC review classes where once each quarter we will review the 610, JSTD-001, and 7711/7721 specification online. The IPC reviews are great for preparation for upcoming re-certifcation or just to remind yourself how to efficiently use the standard. Also a great time to ask the instuctor questions about the specification.

IPC Solder Classes
IPC does allow this format of training for some of the certifications. Reference IPC policy and procedures section 7.

7 Distance Learning
7.0.1 Training processes other than specifically defined herein shall not be used to conduct IPC Training and Certification Programs.

7.1 Discrimination Skills Distance Learning (IPC-A-600; IPC-A-610; IPC/WHMA-A-620)
7.1.1 Interactive Distance Learning for Trainers (video conferencing or training conducted over the internet with a live trainer) is not acceptable for initial certification but is acceptable for recertification. The recertification course may not be used to attain initial certification. No other type of distance learning training is authorized for Certified IPC Trainers.
7.1.2 Interactive Distance Learning for Certified IPC Specialists (video conferencing or training conducted over the internet with a live trainer) is acceptable for initial certification and subsequent recertification. No other type of distance learning training is authorized.

7.2 Workmanship Skills Distance Learning (J-STD-001; Rework, Repair & Modification to IPC-7711/7721) 7.2.1 Distance learning of any type is not acceptable for either initial certification or recertification of Trainers or Application Specialists in any program requiring hands-on demonstration of skills and workmanship.

See our course descriptions for the details on these classes.