Advance Your Electronics Career in 2026: Upcoming Instructor-Led Courses from Electronics U
January 2, 2026 | Corey Lynn, Global Electronics AssociationEstimated reading time: 3 minutes
Staying competitive in the electronics industry requires continuously strengthening your technical expertise. Electronics U is excited to present a new lineup of expert-led, online courses designed to elevate your skills in PCB design, electronics assembly, wire harness design, program management, and more.
Whether you're looking to build foundational knowledge or expand into specialized applications, these immersive, instructor-guided sessions will help you master the tools and techniques that today’s leading companies rely on.
January–March 2026 Course Offerings
PCB Design I (Europe)
Jan. 12–Feb. 20 • Mondays and Fridays • 3 a.m. EST / 9 a.m. CET
Instructor: Pietro Vergine • Duration: 12 sessions
Start your PCB design journey with a structured, hands-on introduction tailored for European learners. Perfect for engineers seeking a solid foundation in layout essentials and modern CAD workflows.
PCB Design I (Southeast Asia)
Jan. 20–Feb. 26 • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 2 p.m. SGT / 10 p.m. PT
Instructor: Soo Lan Cheah • Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions)
This regional edition brings PCB fundamentals to engineers across Southeast Asia, featuring real-world exercises and practical design guidance.
Troubleshooting and Defect Analysis for Electronics Assembly
Jan. 26–Feb. 4 • Mondays and Wednesdays • 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET
Instructor: Jim Hall • Duration: 2 weeks (4 sessions)
Master the skills needed to identify, analyze, and resolve defects in electronic assemblies. Ideal for quality, process, and manufacturing professionals.
PCB Design for Military, Aerospace & Extreme Applications
Jan. 26–March 4 • Mondays and Wednesdays • 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET
Instructor: Kris Moyer • Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions)
Learn to design mission-critical boards that thrive in harsh environments. This course is essential for engineers supporting aerospace, defense, and ruggedized systems.
PCB Design for Radio Frequency Boards (RFB)
Jan. 26–March 4 • Mondays and Wednesdays • 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET
Instructor: Kris Moyer • Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions)
Explore the complexities of RF PCB design, from controlled impedance to noise mitigation. A must-attend for designers entering wireless and high-frequency product development.
PCB Design I (North America/Global)
Jan. 27–March 5 • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET
Instructor: Dennis Dahlquist • Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions)
Build foundational PCB design skills in a globally accessible time slot with an expert who bridges theory and practice seamlessly.
PCB Design II
Jan. 27–March 26 • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET
Instructor: Kris Moyer • Duration: 8 weeks (16 sessions)
Advance your skills with complex routing, multilayer stackups, high-performance constraints, and professional-level design strategies.
Introduction to Wire Harness Design I
Feb. 2–11 • Mondays and Wednesdays • 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. EEST
Instructor: Didem Üstün • Duration: 2 weeks (4 sessions)
Learn the essential principles behind wire harness creation for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications.
Building Sustainable Model-Based PCBs
Feb. 2–18 • Mondays and Wednesdays • 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET
Instructor: Fil Arzola • Duration: 3 weeks (6 sessions)
Discover how to apply model-based methodologies to create efficient, sustainable PCB designs that reduce development time and cost.
Train the Trainer: Teaching for Impact in Electronics Manufacturing
Feb. 2–18 • Mondays and Wednesdays • 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Instructor: Karen Smalls • Duration: 3 weeks (6 sessions)
Enhance your instructional skills and learn to deliver high-impact training tailored for electronics manufacturing environments.
Certified Electronics Program Manager
Feb. 3–March 12 • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET
Instructor: Susan Mucha • Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions)
Become a stronger leader with proven strategies for managing electronics projects, teams, operations, and customer relationships.
Reliability of Electronics—Role of Solder Joint Voids
Feb. 17–19 • Tuesdays and Thursdays • 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET
Instructor: Dr. Jennie Hwang • Duration: 1 week (2 sessions)
Master the skills to identify and reduce solder joint voids—an essential step in ensuring reliable, high‑performance electronics in today’s rapidly evolving industry.
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