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CTTi — Circuit Technology Training Inc.
IPC Licensed

J-STD-001

J Standard Soldering Certification

The industry standard for acceptable soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.

Duration
5 days
Price
$1,870/ student
Format
In-person · Onsite
Overview

The industry standard for acceptable soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.

Learning objectives
  • Apply J-STD-001 requirements for reliable soldered connections
  • Hand-solder and evaluate through-hole and surface-mount terminations
  • Interpret material, process, and workmanship requirements by class
  • Identify acceptable versus defective solder joints and conditions
  • Apply wire, terminal, and component termination requirements
  • Follow ESD, cleanliness, and rework requirements
  • Prepare for the J-STD-001 certification exam (includes a hands-on assessment)
Prerequisites

J-STD-001 includes a hands-on soldering assessment alongside the written exam.

  • Ability to read and understand technical documents in English
  • Visual acuity to distinguish fine detail and color (corrective lenses or magnification permitted)
  • Basic soldering and electronics-assembly familiarity
  • Manual dexterity for bench soldering tasks

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.

LevelFull certificationRecertification
CISCertified IPC Specialist$1,870$1,185
CSECertified Standards Expert$2,030$1,275
CITCertified IPC Trainer$3,345$1,740
Space Addendumin-personadds to CIS, CIT

Full certification includes the standard/textbook, workmanship kits, and exam. Recertification is exam-only (no textbook/kits), Tue–Thu.

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.
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Upcoming sessions

16 upcoming dates across 8 locations

August 2026

  • Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026

    Smithfield

    Available
    In-person
  • Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026

    Brighton

    Available
    In-person
  • Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026

    Cypress

    Only 3 left
    In-person

September 2026

  • Sep 14 – 18, 2026

    Cypress

    Available
    In-personTaught in Spanish
  • Sep 21 – 25, 2026

    Baltimore

    Available
    In-person
  • Sep 28 – Oct 2, 2026

    Manassas

    Available
    In-person

October 2026

  • Oct 12 – 16, 2026

    Rock Hill

    Available
    In-person

November 2026

  • Nov 2 – 6, 2026

    Smithfield

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 9 – 13, 2026

    Baltimore

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 9 – 13, 2026

    Manassas

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2026

    Rock Hill

    Available
    In-person

December 2026

  • Dec 14 – 18, 2026

    Westborough

    Available
    In-person

Need a custom session?

We offer onsite training for teams of 5+ at your facility — on your equipment, your processes.

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  • Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026

    Smithfield, North Carolina

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  • Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026

    Brighton, Michigan

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  • Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026

    Cypress, California

    Only 3 left
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  • Sep 14 – 18, 2026

    Cypress, California

    Available
    In-personTaught in Spanish
  • Sep 14 – 18, 2026

    Tampa, Florida

    Available
    In-person
  • Sep 21 – 25, 2026

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Available
    In-person
  • Sep 28 – Oct 2, 2026

    Manassas, Virginia

    Available
    In-person
  • Oct 12 – 16, 2026

    Rock Hill, South Carolina

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 2 – 6, 2026

    Tampa, Florida

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 2 – 6, 2026

    Smithfield, North Carolina

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 2 – 6, 2026

    Cypress, California

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 2 – 6, 2026

    Brighton, Michigan

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 9 – 13, 2026

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 9 – 13, 2026

    Manassas, Virginia

    Available
    In-person
  • Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2026

    Rock Hill, South Carolina

    Available
    In-person
  • Dec 14 – 18, 2026

    Westborough, Massachusetts

    Available
    In-person

Need a custom session?

We offer onsite training for teams of 5+ at your facility — on your equipment, your processes.

Request a quote