I second Bob's advice. Perhaps something like:

http://www.ed2go.com/ncc-pro/online_course/T2381/detail/Introduction_to_Printed_Circuit_Board_Prototyping.html

might be a start?

Blair


On Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:54:48 -0400, Robert Kondner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Rick,
>
>  I think any "PCB Training Tool" you find will be based around a CAD
>package. But you might take a look at some of the free packages out there.
>
> In general the free PCB tools are very close to being "Toys" but here is a
>link that might help:
>
>http://www.everythingpcb.com/p14120.htm
>
>You might also search round on the web for PCB related course work created
>at some colleges and technical schools.
>
> Contact me off line, I might have an idea where you can get one.
>
>Bob K.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Smith, Rick
>Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9:38 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [TN] PCB Design Intro Courses
>
>Hi All,
>
>I am trying to find a non-CAD tool based PCB Design Intro training here on
>the East coast (or thereabouts). Seems that the available training is either
>based on a particular CAD tool or, too advanced for the trainee I have in
>mind. Any recommendations?
>
>I am not sure if posting the name of a company in this forum is against IPC
>Technet guidelines so please bear this in mind when responding.
>
>Thanks much!
>
>With Best Regards,
>Rick
>