6-Week Online PCB Design Course

Learn PCB Design from Basics to Professional Level

Week 1: Introduction to Electronics & PCB Fundamentals

• Basics of electronics components (Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes, ICs)

• Understanding PCB and its importance in electronics

• Types of PCBs (Single Layer, Double Layer, Multilayer)

• Introduction to schematic diagrams

• Overview of PCB design software (KiCad / Altium / EasyEDA)

• Understanding electronic symbols and footprints

Week 2: Schematic Design

• Creating electronic schematics

• Component selection and libraries

• Reading datasheets

• Designing simple circuits

• Electrical rule check (ERC)

• Best practices in schematic design

Practical:

• Design a simple LED driver circuit

• Design a power supply schematic

Week 3: PCB Layout Design

• Introduction to PCB layout

• Importing schematic to PCB

• PCB layers and board stack-up

• Component placement techniques

• Track routing fundamentals

• Design rule check (DRC)

Practical:

• Design a simple PCB board layout

Week 4: Advanced PCB Design

• High-speed PCB basics

• Ground planes and power planes

• Signal integrity basics

• EMI/EMC considerations

• Thermal management in PCB

• Multi-layer PCB concepts

Practical:

• Designing a multi-component PCB board

Week 5: PCB Manufacturing & Assembly

• Gerber file generation

• Bill of Materials (BOM) creation

• PCB fabrication process

• Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

• Through-hole assembly

• PCB testing methods

Practical:

• Preparing files for PCB manufacturing

Week 6: Final Project & Industry Applications

• Designing a complete PCB project

• Debugging and troubleshooting

• Integration with microcontrollers (Arduino / IoT)

• Real-world PCB applications

• Portfolio development

• Career opportunities in PCB design

Final Project:

• Design a complete functional PCB circuit

Course Outcomes

After completing this course students will be able to:

✅ Design professional PCB layouts
✅ Generate manufacturing-ready files
✅ Work with PCB design software
✅ Understand real-world electronics hardware design
✅ Build their own PCB projects