PLANO, TX, Aug 4, 2026 – Siemens, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), has launched an online micro-credential program in printed circuit board design. The program, “PCB Design Fundamentals: From Discovery to Production,” is 40 hours long and delivered entirely online and self-paced.
“PCB design is an applied skillset that sits at the intersection of engineering knowledge and real production workflows,” says Dora Smith, senior director, future workforce strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “This program gives learners the hands-on experience they need to contribute to real projects – and gives employers confidence that the candidates with a Siemens microcredential are ready to do the work.”
“At ASU, we’re focused on creating learning experiences that connect engineering fundamentals with the skills employers need today,” says Kyle Squires, senior vice provost of engineering, computing and technology and dean of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. “By combining the expertise of our faculty with Siemens’ technology and industry insights, this program helps learners develop the practical knowledge needed to contribute to electronics design projects and advance into high-impact engineering roles.”
The program consists of four courses covering PCB design fundamentals and best practices, schematic design and component selection, multi-layer layout and advanced routing, and design for manufacturability (DFM) and production handoff. Learners work with Siemens Xpedition software, used across aerospace, automotive, and medical device sectors.
The program is open to undergraduate engineering students, technicians, career changers, and engineers from adjacent disciplines who want to add hardware design to their skillset.
“The electronics industry is facing a real and growing shortage of engineers who can move a board design through every stage, from concept to a manufacturable product,” said AJ Incorvaia, senior vice president of electronic board systems, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The effects of this situation are already impacting engineering teams, who are facing greater pressure and tighter timelines with fewer people with the hands-on experience to close the gap. This program addresses that directly, giving learners the applied skills they need.”
Learners who complete the program receive a micro-credential from Siemens and a professional certificate from ASU. The badge can be displayed on LinkedIn and other professional platforms. Graduates are also invited to join the Siemens Talent Directory, which Siemens and its commercial customers use to identify candidates with specific skillsets.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a business unit of Siemens AG, provides industrial software, hardware and related services through the Siemens Xcelerator platform. The company’s portfolio includes product lifecycle management, electronic design automation, simulation and digital twin tools, manufacturing operations management and low-code application development. These products support design, engineering and production workflows across sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and semiconductors, machinery, medical devices and process manufacturing. Siemens Digital Industries Software traces its origins to 1963 as United Computing, later becoming Siemens PLM Software in 2007 before adopting its current name. It supplies technologies that help organizations manage product, process data, and improve development and manufacturing efficiency across a range of industrial applications.
