At Active-PCB Solutions, we believe that consistent quality starts with consistent knowledge. As a trusted UK-based electronics manufacturing partner, we’ve always worked to the highest global standards in PCB assembly, box build, conformal coating, and testing.
Now, we’re extending that same commitment to the wider industry.
We’re excited to announce that Active-PCB Solutions is now offering certified IPC training to external partners and customers, helping electronics professionals, assemblers, and engineers raise their standards, improve build quality, and strengthen compliance across every stage of production.
What Is IPC Training and Why Does It Matter?
The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as the IPC (which originally stood for the Institute of Printed Circuits) is the global authority on standards for design, assembly, and production in the electronics industry.
Training to IPC standards ensures your team understands and applies internationally recognised best practices, from soldering quality and inspection criteria to rework and cable assembly.
By investing in IPC certification, companies gain measurable benefits:
- Improved first-pass yield and reduced defects
- Lower rework and return costs
- Enhanced traceability and customer confidence
- Better process consistency across teams and suppliers
IPC-certified staff help guarantee that every product leaving your facility meets the same high standards demanded by leading OEMs worldwide.
Our Certified IPC Courses
Active-PCB Solutions now offers a full suite of official IPC certification courses, led by experienced IPC-certified trainers who bring real-world production experience to every session.
Each course combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice and assessment, ensuring participants not only understand the standards but can confidently apply them in day-to-day manufacturing environments.
IPC-A-610J – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
The industry’s most widely used standard, defining acceptance criteria for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies. It provides visual references and detailed requirements for what constitutes acceptable workmanship, helping teams ensure consistent build quality and customer satisfaction.
J-STD-001J – Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
Focuses on the materials, methods, and verification criteria required to produce high-quality soldered connections. This course is ideal for engineers, technicians, and operators involved in any soldering process, from prototype to production.
IPC/WHMA-A-620E – Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies
The definitive global standard for cable and wire harness manufacturing. It covers materials, assembly processes, testing, and acceptance criteria, ensuring harness assemblies meet design intent and long-term reliability expectations.
IPC-7711/7721D – Rework, Repair & Modification of Electronic Assemblies
Teaches the correct techniques for removing, replacing, and reworking components, as well as repairing or modifying assemblies to maintain compliance with the original design and IPC workmanship standards. A must for rework technicians, inspectors, and repair engineers.
Flexible Training Delivery
We understand that every business operates differently which is why we offer flexible delivery options to suit your needs. The majority of training takes place at our Reading training suite: Fully equipped and ready for hands-on practical sessions, and very conveniently sited on the M4.
Our courses are available for individuals, small teams, or company-wide training programmes. Upon successful completion, participants receive official IPC certification, recognised worldwide.
Who Should Attend
Our IPC training courses are designed for anyone involved in electronics assembly, inspection, or quality management, including:
- Production and assembly operators
- Quality and inspection engineers
- Manufacturing and process engineers
- Rework and repair technicians
- Team leaders and supervisors
- OEM and EMS partners looking to align supplier standards
Whether you’re an experienced manufacturer or a growing electronics business, IPC training helps ensure your people and processes perform at the same high level.
Why Choose Active-PCB Solutions
As a leading UK electronics manufacturer, we understand the real-world challenges of meeting IPC standards in production environments. That experience shapes how we deliver our training.
When you train with Active-PCB, you benefit from:
- Practical, production-led training – grounded in real manufacturing environments.
- Certified, experienced instructors – who apply IPC standards daily in our facility.
- Flexible delivery – to fit your schedule.
- Hands-on learning – combining theory with practical exercises for lasting confidence.
- Post-course support – advice and guidance for applying IPC standards in your own operations.
We don’t just teach IPC compliance; we live it. Our factory floor, processes, and quality systems are built around these same global standards, ensuring consistency, reliability, and excellence at every stage.
Building a Culture of Quality
The electronics industry never stands still. Components evolve, designs become denser, and quality expectations rise every year.
IPC training ensures your workforce keeps pace with these demands, helping you stay competitive and compliant in a changing market.
By embedding IPC standards into your culture, you not only improve product quality but also reinforce a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability, values that your customers will notice and respect.
Book Your IPC Training Today
Ready to raise your quality standards and empower your team with globally recognised IPC certifications?
We’d love to help.
Email us on IPCTraining@active-pcb.com or call us on (0)118 931 0292
