Whether you're here to prepare for an upcoming Altium Workshop or just to get guidance on Altium opportunities, this module will cover what you need to do to get started.
PCB design workshops will be held on the second Saturday of each month. The upcoming workshop schedule will alternate between two sessions:
This alternating schedule gives new students opportunities to learn the basics. The first set “Basic Concepts of PCB Design” is more for broad PCB knowledge. The second set “Mastering the Fundamentals” is a more in depth walkthrough on how to build a design and Altium, with the bonus of an Certificate of Completion for all participants. Below are the specifics regarding both workshops.
The most important step before engaging in an Altium workshop is to register for a free student license to the software. Thankfully this is a very simple process, enter the *Altium Student Lab,* select “enroll for free”, and follow the steps to download Altium.
Register for the Workshop next using this link!
https://forms.gle/C7qXUHD6KKurUuGfA
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Make sure to get these two steps done BEFORE the workshop!
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This workshop will give you valuable experience in Altium and PCB design. It also offers other benefits to attendees. At the end of the workshop, Altium will provide you with a certificate of completion. This recognition of your skills can be useful for your resume, especially coming from an industry standard like Altium. This workshop offers valuable skills and a certification that are well worth your time, so take advantage of this opportunity!
The Altium Workshop supports students brand new to PCB design. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't familiarize yourself beforehand. There are plenty of resources to improve your PCB design skills—even here at the Mercer X Lab. Below are a couple of resources for you to use at your leisure.