Industry-recognized credentials for PCB designers using Altium Designer.
Why Get Certified
- Signal real skill: Demonstrate hands-on proficiency in Altium Designer across real PCB workflows.
- Advance your career: Stand out to hiring managers and accelerate promotions and rate increases.
- Build team confidence: Managers gain a reliable skills benchmark for hiring, training, and project assignment.
It’s more than a credential; it’s your proof of professional readiness. As a Certified Altium Designer Associate, you demonstrate the technical competence and design discipline employers expect from skilled PCB design engineers. Whether you’re looking to build credibility in your first role or strengthen your standing on a design team, Altium certification sets you apart in a competitive field.
The Certified Advanced Altium Designer is a subject matter professional with advanced knowledge and understanding of Altium Designer software. This certification exam will focus on complex concepts and skills related to navigation, component libraries, schematic capture, PCB designer layout, draftsman, project documentation, customization, and design transfer.
Choose Your Level
| Level | Best For | You’ll Prove | Recommended Experience | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | Early-career PCB designers, technicians, recent grads | Core Altium fundamentals and production-ready workflows | ~0–2 years in Altium Designer (or structured coursework) | Certification |
| Expert | Senior designers, power users, team leads | Advanced design practices, constraints, DFM/DFT, release rigor | ~3–5+ years building production boards in Altium Designer | Certification |
Associate Domains:
- Altium Designer Environment and Project Setup
- Schematic Capture and Design Rules
- Libraries and Component Management
- PCB Layout Fundamentals
- Design Verification and Output Documentation
- Manufacturing File Generation and Release Management
Expert Domains:
- Advanced Constraints and High-Speed Design Practices
- Stackup Design, Impedance Control, and Power Integrity
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)
- Advanced Documentation and Release Automation
- Version Control, Collaboration, and ECO Processes
- Workflow Optimization and Design Efficiency
