--- title: "IPC-A-600 — 600 Acceptability Criteria | CTTi" url: "https://circuittechnology.com/classes/ipc-600" language: "en" source: "https://circuittechnology.com/classes/ipc-600" license: "All rights reserved" --- [IPC Certification](https://circuittechnology.com/classes?category=ipc) 1. [Home](/) 3. [Classes](https://circuittechnology.com/classes) 5. [IPC Certification](https://circuittechnology.com/classes?category=ipc) 7. IPC-A-600 ![](https://circuittechnology.com/images/hero-classroom.jpg?dpl=dpl_5RijPVkC7miDfSkJh83WhTGwLMcJ) IPC Licensed IPC-A-600 # 600 Acceptability Criteria Acceptability of printed boards. [Register a student](#sessions) Duration 3 days Price $1,305/ student Format In-person · Virtual · Onsite Overview Acceptability of printed boards. Learning objectives - Interpret IPC-A-600 acceptability criteria for bare printed boards - Evaluate external and internal (microsection) board conditions - Assess plating, holes, conductors, and dielectric criteria - Apply class 1, 2, or 3 acceptance for fabricated boards - Understand how board defects affect assembly reliability - Prepare for the IPC-A-600 certification exam Prerequisites No prior certification is required. - Ability to read and understand technical documents in English - Visual acuity to distinguish fine detail and color (corrective lenses or magnification permitted) - Basic familiarity with printed-board fabrication or assembly Acceptability of printed boards. ## Options & pricing Choose your level and path at registration. All options run during the same class week; recertification (challenge test) is exam-only and scheduled midweek. Certification options and pricing Level Full certification Recertification CISCertified IPC Specialist $1,305 $810 CSECertified Standards Expert $1,465 $900 CITCertified IPC Trainer $2,490 $1,185 Full certification includes the standard/textbook, workmanship kits, and exam. Recertification is exam-only (no textbook/kits), Tue–Wed. CIS Operators & technicians — working proficiency in the standard. CSE Lead techs / referees — deep knowledge, not training others. CIT Certified to train others to the CIS level. Recertification (Challenge test) Renew a current certification by exam only, scheduled midweek. Rated 5 out of 5 > “I have trained with Angel at Circuit Technology for nearly 10 years now. The knowledge and support are second to none. If you need IPC training, this is the best option available.” Fe SeamonNew York Air Brake LLC ## Next available classes - Aug 24 – 27, 2026 Virtual Available Virtual live [Register now](https://circuittechnology.com/register?session=92) - Feb 22 – 25, 2027 Virtual Available Virtual live [Register now](https://circuittechnology.com/register?session=107) - Apr 26 – 29, 2027 Virtual Available Virtual live [Register now](https://circuittechnology.com/register?session=211) - Jun 28 – Jul 1, 2027 Virtual Available Virtual live [Register now](https://circuittechnology.com/register?session=212) [View all 5 dates →](#sessions) ### Need a custom session? We offer onsite training for teams of 5+ at your facility — on your equipment, your processes. 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