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Westborough, MA – September 23, 2025 – Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTi), a leading provider of electronics manufacturing training, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Columbia Tech, a division of Coghlin Companies, to open a new IPC training center at Columbia Tech’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Westborough, Massachusetts.

The new training center will provide industry professionals with access to high-quality IPC certification courses, including, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-J-STD-001 and other globally recognized programs focused on electronics assembly and quality standards. These courses will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the rigorous demands of the electronics manufacturing industry, helping to ensure that companies maintain the highest standards of production and quality.

As a Quality Assurance Manager, your role is pivotal in ensuring that products not only meet but exceed quality expectations. In an era where precision, reliability, and consistency are paramount, IPC standards provide a comprehensive framework to achieve these goals.

The IPC assembly specifications have become the worldwide standard for virtually every company involved in printed circuit board fabrication, assembly, repair and prototyping. That is without question. What is in question amongst most in the industry is what exactly each specifications primary focus/purpose is. This is compounded by the many acronyms and combination of letters and numbers that are used for the specifications and revision levels. As an IPC Master Training Center we get calls every day from customers wanting to get IPC certified but don’t know which specification is best for their situation. So this should clear it up for everyone.

In the complex and fast-paced realm of electronics manufacturing, quality assurance is of utmost importance.One of the most reliable practices to ensure this quality is by though IPC training and certifications. Thesecertifications establish the industry standard for the assembly, inspection, and quality assurance of electronicdevices. This article aims to delve into the necessity of IPC certifications and how CTTi can be a resource for all of your training requirements.

IPC has created a new designation outside of the traditional Master IPC Trainer (MIT), Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) and Certified IPC Specialist (CIS). The new Certified Standards Expert (CSE) was added to fill the void for people who want a higher level of training without intending to train others. CSEs are not required to train others to keep their certification. CITs are usually employees of companies that train in house. CISs are typically part of the organizations direct labor force. CSE is the alternative to CIT for those who’d like the higher level of training but do not need or intend to be a trainer. CSEs will need to successfully test out to the enhanced policies and procedures, general knowledge and standard endorsement exams to certify. The CSE certification is valid for the same two-year term as all other IPC certifications.