Description
Macro-Certificates are comprehensive, in-depth training programs focused on specific topics within microelectronics. These courses combine theoretical instruction with hands-on practice using industry-standard tools. They are offered in synchronous sessions led by expert instructors. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion.
Mode of Delivery: Synchronous online sessions Platform: Zoom Duration: 18–40 hours Available Asynchronously: No
Target Audience: Designed for U.S. citizens working in the Department of War, Government, or Government-affiliated employees, industry, as well as college students and faculty. To gain access to the materials, please ensure you have a nanoHUB account registered with your organizational email and follow these steps:
1. Create a nanoHUB account at https://nanohub.org/register/.
2. Request membership in the MEST group at https://nanohub.org/groups/mest.
What learners are saying
Upcoming
| Date/Time | Training | Instructor |
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08/17/2026 - 09/17/2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Advanced Packaging & STCO – Part II | Tom McCune |
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08/24/2026 - 09/21/2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Introduction to Integrated Circuit Packaging and Assembly | Dr. Shane Smith |
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10/06/2026 - 11/05/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Modeling and Verification of Analog and Mixed Signal ICs from Concept to Post Layout Simulation | Dr. Michael C. Kines |
Past Macro Certificates
| Date/Time | Training | Instructor |
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08/04/2026 - 08/06/2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Silicon Verification in Practice: From RTL to UVM Testbenches | Massoud Eghtessad & Cameron Quenzer |
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07/06/2026 - 07/30/2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Advanced Packaging & STCO – Part I | Dr. Mohamed Arafa |
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02/09/2026 - 02/12/2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fundamentals of Hardware Emulation | SIEMENS |
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01/19/2026 - 01/23/2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Silicon Verification in Practice: From RTL to UVM Testbenches | SIEMENS |
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01/13/2026 - 02/24/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Introduction to Printed Circuit Board Design | Dr. Shane Smith |
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01/13/2026 - 02/17/2026 12:00 AM |
RF Power Amplifier Techniques using GaAs, and GaN semiconductors | Dr. Ali Darwish |
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12/01/2025 - 03/23/2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Fundamentals of Digital IC Design: From RTL to GDSII | Dr. Eslam Yahya Tawfik |
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03/24/2025 - 03/27/2025 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
From Silicon to Systems: The Art of Digital Semiconductor Verification and Software Development | Synopsys Online Synchronous Training |
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01/31/2025 - 12/31/2025 12:00 AM |
Recommended Learning Journey for a Digital Designer | Synopsys Self-Paced Learning |
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01/13/2025 - 02/24/2025 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Hands-On Introduction to Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design | Dr. Shane Smith |
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12/02/2024 - 08/31/2025 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
ChipCraft: The Art of Chip Design (Self-paced, Online) | Steve Hoover |
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09/16/2024 - 11/25/2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Fundamentals of Digital IC Design: From RTL to GDSII | Dr. Eslam Yahya Tawfik |
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05/17/2024 - 05/31/2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
ChipCraft: The Art of Chip Design (Albuquerque, NM) | Steve Hoover |
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04/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
ChipCraft: The Art of Chip Design (Washington, D.C.) | Steve Hoover |
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03/11/2024 - 03/21/2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Introduction to Integrated Circuit Packaging and Assembly | Dr. Shane Smith |
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02/26/2024 - 03/08/2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
ChipCraft: The Art of Chip Design for Non-Experts (Crane, Indiana) | Steve Hoover |
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02/12/2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Fundamentals of Chip-to-Chip Interconnect | Professor Tawfiq Musah |
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02/07/2024 - 02/21/2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
ChipCraft: The Art of Chip Design for Non-Experts (Dayton, Ohio) | Steve Hoover |
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02/05/2024 - 02/29/2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Introduction to Printed Circuit Board Design | Dr. Shane Smith |
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10/02/2023 - 12/14/2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Fundamentals of Digital IC Design: From RTL to GDSII | Dr. Eslam Yahya Tawfik |
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10/31/2022 - 12/26/2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Fundamentals of Digital IC Design | Dr. Eslam Yahya Tawfik |

