Precision Certifications and Consulting
CIS certification · On-site training

IPC certification training, delivered on your production floor.

Precision Certifications and Consulting delivers IPC training and proctors the IPC certification exams for technicians, inspectors and engineers at the Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) level. Every program is taught where your people work.

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At a glance
Certification level Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
Where we teach On-site, at your facility
Certification term Two years, with recertification classes
Instructor Certified IPC Trainer with hands-on technician experience
Service area North Alabama, southern Tennessee and the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, with travel nationwide

IPC CIS certification programs

Certification and recertification for each standard below. Combine programs in a single on-site visit to certify inspection, soldering, harness, rework and engineering teams together.

IPC-A-610

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Visual accept and reject criteria for assembled circuit boards across Class 1, 2 and 3 products.

For inspectors, quality technicians and operators.

IPC J-STD-001

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

Hands-on soldering certification covering wires and terminals, through-hole and surface mount.

For assemblers, solder technicians and process engineers.

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Requirements and acceptance criteria for crimping, soldered terminations, splices and harness builds.

For harness builders, cable technicians and inspectors.

IPC-7711/7721

Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies

Hands-on procedures for removing and replacing components and repairing boards and conductors.

For rework and repair technicians.

IPC-A-600

Acceptability of Printed Boards

Acceptance criteria for bare printed boards, from surface conditions to internal features.

For incoming inspection and board quality teams.

IPC-6012

Qualification and Performance of Rigid Printed Boards

Performance and qualification requirements used to specify and accept rigid boards.

For quality and supplier quality engineers.

IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum

Soldering for Space and Military Hardware

An optional module of the IPC J-STD-001 program, covering the added soldering requirements for space and military hardware.

For aerospace and defense soldering teams.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum

Cable and Harness for Space and Military Hardware

An optional module of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 program, covering the added cable and wire harness requirements for space and military hardware.

For aerospace and defense harness teams.

Aerospace and defense

Space Addendum certification

Space Addendum training is available for both programs that offer it: IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620. Add it to a standard class for teams building space and military hardware.

For companies

On-site group certification at your facility

  • We travel to you, so your team stays close to the line.
  • Classes are scheduled around your shifts and production plan.
  • Certification records support customer and audit requirements.
  • Client references are available on request.
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For individuals

Certification for individual technicians and inspectors

  • Earn an industry-recognized IPC credential in your own name.
  • Recertify within six months before your certification expires.
  • Small classes with time for questions and practice.
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How it works

Step 1

Tell us who needs what

Send the standards you need, how many people, and whether it is a first certification or a recertification.

Step 2

Get a quote and a date

You receive a clear per-student or per-group price and a class date that fits your schedule.

Step 3

Train, test and certify

A Certified IPC Trainer teaches the class with IPC-authorized training materials and proctors the exams. Students who pass are certified by IPC and receive their IPC certificate.

IPC certification questions

Straight answers for training coordinators, quality managers and individual students.

How long does IPC CIS certification last?

CIS certification is valid for two years. A recertification class up to 6 months prior to your expiration date keeps your credential current.

Who teaches the classes?

Every class is taught by a Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) who has worked in the field as a technician and trainer. You learn from someone who has done the work, not only taught it. The trainer holds the current IPC certification for each program taught.

What do we need to provide for on-site training?

A quiet room with seating and a screen. For hands-on programs: Equipment and tools.

Can you provide references?

Yes. References are available on request, and our clients are glad to share feedback on our training sessions. Clients have reported higher production output and fewer defects after training, and many have invited us back repeatedly. Ask when you request a quote and we will put you in touch with companies we have trained.

How much does IPC certification training cost?

Pricing depends on the program and group size. Request a quote for an exact figure.

Request a group training quote

For companies. Tell us what you need and we will reply with pricing and available dates.

Email address PrecisionCertifications@gmail.com

For individuals

Request an individual quote

Getting certified on your own? Tell us which class you need and we will reply with pricing and available dates.

Email address PrecisionCertifications@gmail.com