Chris,

IPC has a Designer Certification Program that might give you the background in design
principles and Design for Manufacture that you seek.

If you consult our website at www.ipc.org you will see the informational brochure
that describes the program and study materials. There is a self-study CD-ROM
available to Designer Council members for only $95. It is an excellent reference
source, even you do not need or plan to take the certification examination.

Thanks for your interest,

John Riley
Director of Education
IPC
2215 Sanders Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-6135
(pho) 847-509-9700 ext. 308
(fax) 847-509-9798

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