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SMTA: Free 30-Day Access to Online Training for Members
April 27, 2020 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The SMTA is pleased to announce 30-day access to individual online training courses for all active members.
In light of the significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SMTA is providing complimentary 30-day access to individual online training courses for all active members over the next several weeks.
One course will be released each week; once members sign up, they will have 30-day access from the date of enrollment. Details will be posted each week on the SMTA training website indicating which courses are available.
Current courses include:
- Stencil Printing 101
- Component Placement 101
- Reflow Soldering 101
- Wave Soldering 101
- Selective Soldering 101 (New!)
- Rework 101
- Cleaning 101
The mission of the SMTA Online Training Program is to establish, review, maintain, and continuously improve affordable and accessible training courses accounting for current and emerging manufacturing technologies.
For more information visit: https://www.smta.org/training/
Please direct any questions to training@smta.org.
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The SMTA membership is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience, and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
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