Kursplan
Day 1 – Project Setup, Interface and Schematic Libraries
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Altium Designer interface, panels, editors and project navigation
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Autosave, Local History and version control
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Project preparation and consistent file structure
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Creating and configuring a PCB project
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Local, version-controlled and Workspace project locations
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Using the classic PCB Rules and Constraints Editor
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Project parameters and parameter-driven schematic templates
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Shared Schematic Editor settings
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Schematic library structure and navigation
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Symbol origin, grid, units and graphical primitives
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Pin designators, names and electrical types
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Component parameters, models and manufacturer data
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Footprint association and pin-to-pad mapping
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Creating resistor, capacitor and LED schematic components
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Schematic component approval checkpoint
Day 2 – Schematic Design and Validation
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Reviewing and approving component data
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Schematic connectivity and project architecture
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Wires, junctions, Net Labels, Power Ports and directives
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Buses, Ports and Off-Sheet Connectors
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Flat and hierarchical schematic structures
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Parent-child sheet relationships
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Repeated-channel and multichannel designs
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Component classes and PCB Rooms generated from schematic structure
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Design variants and project revisions
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Building a structured course schematic
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Error Reporting configuration
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Connection Matrix configuration
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No ERC and intentional exception handling
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Validation, compilation and review of the Messages panel
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Schematic review checklist
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Pre-PCB transfer release gate
Day 3 – PCB Libraries, Setup and Core Design Rules
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PCB library structure, navigation, grids and coordinate systems
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Reading component datasheets and package drawings
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Creating PCB footprints
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Pads, holes, solder mask and paste mask settings
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Mechanical layers, assembly data and component outlines
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Adding and checking 3D models
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Pin-one identification and footprint orientation
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Footprint review and approval checklist
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PCB document and view settings
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Units, grids, snapping and selection filters
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Interactive routing settings
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Classic PCB Rules and Constraints Editor
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Rule scope, priorities and query-based targeting
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Clearance, routing width and via rules
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Online and Batch DRC
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PCB editor tools, keepouts and polygons
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PCB design workflow and milestone-based exercise
Day 4 – PCB Completion, Manufacturing Outputs and DFMA
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Reviewing the Engineering Change Order before PCB transfer
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Board shape and mechanical constraints
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Component placement and placement review
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Interactive routing and polygon creation
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Final Online and Batch DRC
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PCB review checklist
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Preparing fabrication, assembly and mechanical outputs
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Gerber or ODB++ data
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NC Drill files
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IPC-D-356 netlist
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Bill of Materials
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Pick-and-Place data
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Fabrication and assembly drawings
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STEP mechanical model
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Configuring repeatable outputs with Output Jobs
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Preparing human-readable documentation with Draftsman
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Reading PCB manufacturer capability sheets
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Stack-up and controlled-construction fundamentals
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Copper geometry, holes, vias, solder mask and surface finish
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Translating manufacturing limits into PCB design rules
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Correcting DFMA issues in the Rules Editor
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Generating the complete production package
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Opening and verifying the actual generated files
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Production package review and release gate
Day 5 – Controlled Release, Advanced Workflow and Change Control
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Practical Altium 365 workflow
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Saving meaningful project revisions
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Reviewing project history
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Browser-based sharing and design review comments
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Classes, rule scope and rule priorities
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Rooms and repeated-channel placement intent
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High-speed constraint dependency chain
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Defining differential pairs on the schematic
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Verifying differential-pair objects in the PCB
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Layer stack and impedance profiles
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Linking an impedance profile to the Differential Pairs Routing rule
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Length and Matched Length rules
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Within-pair skew and group matching
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Rule-driven length tuning and verification
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Schematic-to-PCB synchronization
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Reviewing an Engineering Change Order before execution
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Implementing a late engineering change
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Protecting existing PCB work during an update
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Re-running DRC and updating documentation
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Regenerating and verifying the production package
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Controlled re-release
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Complete PCB workflow and six release gates
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Company workflow adaptation
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Final review and Q&A
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Prerequisites
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A basic understanding of electronics and the ability to read circuit schematics.
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Familiarity with fundamental PCB concepts such as nets, layers, pads, vias, traces and component footprints.
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Previous experience with Altium Designer is not required.
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Experience with another ECAD tool, such as KiCad, EAGLE or OrCAD, is helpful but not mandatory.
Audience
- PCB designers and layout engineers who are new to Altium Designer or moving from another ECAD platform.
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Electronics and electrical engineers responsible for schematic capture, PCB layout, design review or manufacturing documentation.
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Technicians and hardware development team members who support component libraries, DRC, DFMA, production outputs or engineering changes.
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Engineering teams seeking a repeatable workflow from schematic design to controlled production release.
