Semiconductor Professional Education
Designed for working professionals and industry partners, Purdue’s semiconductor professional education offerings equip learners with practical knowledge across the semiconductor ecosystem.
Semiconductors for Beginners: Device to Fabrication
Semiconductors are the backbone of today's digital world. This course opens the window to the wonderful world of semiconductors. What semiconductors are, how they serve as the hearts of modern electronics, and how they are being made will be the integral components of this course.
Semiconductor Fabrication 101
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Learn MorePurdue is collaborating with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan to deliver the Semiconductor Academy — a jointly developed program that brings together internationally recognized faculty and global perspectives.
By combining Purdue’s leadership in semiconductor workforce development with NYCU’s academic expertise, this program offers learners a unique opportunity to gain insight into both domestic and international semiconductor ecosystems in the form of flexible, stackable courses that each takes about 2 hours to complete.
Chip Design for AI
Learn MorePackaging, Reliability and Characterization
Learn MoreIC Design, EDA and Analog
Learn MoreSemiconductor Materials and Devices
Learn MoreSupply Chain Challenge, Management and Leadership in Semiconductor Industry
Learn MorePurdue will soon introduce the Semiconductor Advanced Engineering series, a collection of industry-focused courses derived from existing semiconductor curricula. These professional development offerings will be designed to translate Purdue’s academic expertise into accessible learning experiences for working professionals. Each course will consist of approximately 15 hours of content, enabling learners to build targeted skills aligned with evolving industry needs.
Data Analysis, Design Experiments, Machine Learning
You will learn how to analyze small datasets carefully, design efficient experiments, and apply modern machine learning tools with a strong emphasis on interpretation and reasoning.
Learn MoreFundamentals of Transistors
This course covers MOSFET fundamentals and develops a complete physical understanding of transistor operation, from basic current–voltage behavior to modern nanoscale device challenges.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Nanolithography
Topics include image formation physics, diffraction, numerical aperture, illumination engineering, metrology, overlay control, and advanced resolution techniques.
Learn MorePrimer on RF Design
This course introduces the core principles of radio-frequency (RF) and microwave engineering, including transmission lines, impedance matching, antennas, scattering parameters, and RF system analysis.
Learn MoreSemiconductor Fundamentals
This course is broadly accessible to individuals in any branch of science or engineering who would like to understand basic semiconductor physics.
Learn MoreGraduate Semiconductor Education
Purdue's comprehensive new Semiconductor Degrees Program educates graduate students, enabling a quick ramp-up of skilled talent and creating the next-generation of semiconductor workforce to reassert American preeminence in this critical industry.
Graduate Certificate
The online Graduate Certificate offers an entry point for professional engineers and technology professionals to obtain critical skills and expertise in an essential industry.
Learn MoreMaster of Science in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Students have the opportunity to enroll in courses covering supply chain management, materials engineering, circuit design, systems design and more.
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