IPC's 6012 Training and Certification Program is built on a train-the-trainer instructional model. A company seeking to create an IPC 6012 Certified IPC Trainer sends their candidate to an IPC Licensed IPC-6012 Certification Center. The training program uses exercises as well as classroom instruction to teach the standard criteria.

IPC's 6012 Training and Certification Program provides individuals with a valuable, portable credential that recognizes their understanding of the IPC-6012. This program is offered as a service to industry, therefore its adoption is not a precondition for any company to purchase the standard or claim that they build product to its requirements. 

Those interested in company-wide quality assurance initiatives have an IPC-sponsored program to support their commitment to continuous operations and product improvement. IPC recognition sends a strong message to customers that your company is serious about implementing IPC-6012. 

Process engineers, quality assurance supervisors, training managers and others responsible for the quality and reliability of printed circuit boards are excellent candidates for the program. 

Any company that uses IPC-6012 or is considering its adoption can use the program to address the training requirement identified in the standard.

While there are no formal entrance requirements, the use of the IPC-6012 and the IPC-A-600 in parallel are encouraged. View more information on the IPC-A-600 training and certification program. 

• IPC-6012 Scope/Applicable Documents
• Material Requirements
• Visual Requirements
• Dimensional and Conductor Requirements
• Structural Integrity Requirements
• Solder Mask, Electrical and Cleanliness
• Special Requirements
• Quality Assurance Provisions
• Appendix A - Requirements for Space and Military Avionics Electronics