Altium Designer Essentials
The Altium Designer Essentials course by Altium equips beginner and transitioning PCB designers with foundational skills to master schematic capture, PCB layout, and fabrication output processes, solving the critical industry challenge of design errors that cause costly rework. With over 70% of electronics engineers using Altium Designer, this course delivers best practices to reduce errors and accelerate design cycles.
This course prepares learners for the IPC-recognized Altium Designer Associate Certification, featuring a 75-question exam with a 70% passing score. Koenig Solutions provides 30-day lab access for hands-on practice, ensuring mastery of real-world workflows and boosting career readiness in professional PCB design environments.
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The Altium Designer Essentials course by Altium is a foundational training program designed for individuals beginning their journey in printed circuit board (PCB) design or professionals transitioning to the Altium platform. This course prepares learners for the IPC-recognized Altium Designer Associate Certification, validating core competencies in schematic capture, PCB layout, and design documentation. It is ideal for entry-level PCB designers, electronics engineers, and hardware developers seeking to build industry-aligned skills. With over 90% of leading electronics manufacturers in aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics relying on Altium Designer, mastering this tool significantly enhances employability. The course delivers a structured learning path that aligns with real-world design workflows, ensuring participants gain practical, job-ready expertise.
Participants engage with key components of the Altium Designer platform, including Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Draftsman for documentation, Library Management, Design Rule Checking (DRC), and Fabrication Output generation. The hands-on lab environment uses the official Altium Designer software, where students configure a complete PCB project from concept to manufacturing deliverables. Through guided exercises, learners build a functional circuit board, applying best practices in component placement, routing, and design validation. A key project involves creating a multi-layer PCB with proper stack-up configuration, net classes, and manufacturing outputs such as Gerber files and BOMs, simulating the exact processes used in professional design environments.
This course directly prepares candidates for the Altium Designer Associate Certification, a globally recognized credential backed by IPC, the standard-setting body in electronics manufacturing. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 15–20% and greater competitiveness in roles requiring PCB design proficiency. Koenig Solutions enhances this training with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Altium courseware, and instructor-led sessions that include personalized guidance. Upon completion, learners are equipped to enter professional design teams, contribute to complex electronics projects, and pursue advanced roles in hardware development with confidence and verified expertise.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- A general understanding of electronic design concepts such as schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) is recommended before starting Altium Designer Essentials by Altium.
- Familiarity with the basic PCB design workflow, including component placement and routing, will help you grasp the course material more effectively.
- Experience navigating Windows operating system environments is beneficial for efficiently using Altium Designer Essentials by Altium.
- An understanding of electronic components and their symbols in circuit design will support your learning process.
- Basic knowledge of design software user interfaces and tools will enable you to follow along with the course content smoothly.
- The ability to create and manage project files within a software environment is essential for completing the Altium Designer Essentials training.
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Altium Designer Essentials certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Altium Designer Essentials certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- PCB Layout Designer
- Hardware Design Engineer
- Electronics Design Engineer
- PCB Design Specialist
- Senior PCB Designer
- Hardware Development Engineer
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and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking Altium Designer Essentials certified professionals
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