BoardSurfers: Training Insights: Become a PCB Design Expert with a New Course

1 Jun 2025 • 4 minute read

Are you ready to supercharge your career in printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturing? We are pleased to present a comprehensive PCB Design Fundamentals course, which is now available at Cadence Training. This exciting course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, providing a robust foundation in PCB design using industry-leading tools.

Why This Course Is a Game-Changer

Imagine mastering the art of PCB design in just 10 days! Our intensive 80-hour program is meticulously crafted to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle real-world PCB design challenges. And the best part? It is entirely free for Cadence customers.
PCB design fundamentals

Course Overview

The PCB Design Fundamentals course is structured into four detailed books, each focusing on different aspects of PCB design and manufacturing.
PCB design flow

Here’s what you can expect:

Book 1: Introduction to PCB Design and Allegro X System Capture User Interface

Kickstart your journey by exploring key concepts related to PCB design and classification. Gain hands-on experience with the Allegro X System Capture schematic editor, where you will learn to create schematic parts, develop flat and hierarchical schematics, design variants, and produce netlists. Follow the design flow by creating a schematic and taking it all the way through to the board netlist.

Book 2: PCB Layout Prerequisites and Allegro X PCB Editor User Interface

Dive deeper into the essentials of PCB layout. Learn to identify the prerequisites necessary for effective PCB layout and familiarize yourself with key terminology in PCB design. Engage in practical, hands-on experience using the Allegro X PCB Editor interface. Acquire essential skills in creating padstacks and package symbols, enhancing your expertise in PCB design.

Book 3: PCB Layout Design Using Allegro X PCB Editor

Take your skills to the next level by delving into the complexities of PCB layer stackup and transmission lines. Receive hands-on training for Allegro X PCB Editor, a robust tool for PCB layout design. Implement design constraints effectively, ensuring optimal placement and routing of components in your projects. Generate essential manufacturing outputs, bringing your PCB designs from concept to reality.

Book 4: Allegro X PCB DesignTrue DFM Technology and PCB Board Manufacturing Steps

Master the final steps of the PCB design process by exploring how to create, apply, verify, and resolve manufacturing issues. Use Allegro X PCB DesignTrue DFM Technology to develop and implement a new set of designs for manufacturing (DFM) constraints, ensuring your designs meet industry standards for manufacturability. Learn about the crucial files required for PCB fabrication and assembly, preparing you for a smooth manufacturing process. Equip yourself with the knowledge to produce high-quality, reliable designs for real-world applications.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, you will gain an understanding of:

Key PCB design and manufacturing concepts
- Gain a thorough understanding of the main principles behind PCB design, the prerequisites of PCB layout, essential terminology in PCB design, and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with the Allegro X System Capture schematic editor
- Create schematic parts with ease
- Develop both flat and hierarchical schematics
- Design variants to suit different requirements
- Generate netlists efficiently
Familiarity with Allegro X PCB Editor layout:
- Create footprints that include building padstacks, package symbols, edge connectors, mechanical symbols, and flash symbols
- Establish and manage design constraints
- Place and route your PCB designs effectively
- Generate manufacturing outputs to streamline production
Creating and applying the Allegro X PCB DesignTrue DFM Technology:
- Create and implement a new Design for Manufacturing (DFM) constraint set to ensure manufacturability and quality

Enroll Today

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in PCB design. Enroll in the PCB Design Fundamentals course today and take the first step towards becoming a proficient PCB designer.

For more information and to register, visit Cadence Training.

Upon completing all four books, you will receive a digital badge indicating mastery of the technology and skills covered in the course. These badges provide a way for managers and potential employers to validate your expertise. Cadence Training Services offers digital badges for our popular training courses, which can be added to your email signature or social media platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook.

To learn in detail about these topics, enroll in the free Online Training courses on the Cadence ASK portal.

We have also scheduled the following instructor-led Blended/Virtual training sessions (CET time):

Allegro X System Capture Basics
02 December 2025

Allegro X System Capture Front-to-Back Flow
03-05 December 2025

Please reach out to us at Cadence Training if you would like to register for one of the training sessions.