Will I receive an actual IPC Certification from IPC?

Yes, each student that successfully passes the IPC-A-610 course will receive
an actual IPC Certificate. Online training over the internet is a great
delivery mechanism for the IPC-A-610 document and IPC fully supports it.
The same evaluation criteria for the traditional class applies for the
online class, in which the student must complete an open and closed book
test in a determined amount of time. If a student does not successfully
pass the course, they will not receive a certificate.

Will I miss the valuable student interaction of a traditional class?

No, in fact the student interaction is even greater than that in a
traditional class. With eLearning, each student has the ability to raise
his/her hand at anytime and ask a question. The Instructor then has the
ability to answer the question either privately or share it with the whole
class. Our research has found that students are more likely to ask
questions when anonymous (online), providing increased interaction in the
class and a better learning experience for all.

Do I need to be a computer expert to take the class?

No. With today's technology, eLearning has never been easier! No formal
computer experience is required. If you can operate a mouse in a windows
environment you will be successful with eLearning. To familiarize yourself
with the class functionality, a practice demo session will be held for all
attendees two weeks prior to the actual IPC-A-610 course. An online
demonstration is also available to get a glimpse of the eLearning
environment.

Will I learn to solder or have lab time in the IPC-A-610 course?

No. The IPC-A-610 is a pictorial guide of the acceptability of printed circuit assemblies. The course covers workmanship standards for classes 1, 2 and 3 of the IPC-A-610 document. It is not the intent of this training to exclude any acceptable procedure for component placement or for applying flux and solder used to make the electrical connection; however, the methods used must produce completed solder joints conforming to the acceptability requirements described in the IPC-A-610. For training involving the techniques required to perform soldering or rework, please reference IPC 7711/7721 training classes.

Does the IPC-A-610 cover every single component style?

No, the IPC-A-610 committee members strive to include most commonly used component styles and mounting techniques. These component styles and mounting techniques are clearly explained and covered within the IPC document, but others outside the document may exist. Each company should ensure that all styles and techniques for their individual assembly requirements are clearly outlined.