PCB Design Using KiCad
Design Real, Custom Boards - 2-Month KiCad Masterclass
From datasheets to Gerber files — master professional PCB design in KiCad over 8 hands-on weeks, finishing with your own manufacturing-ready board.
20+ Years Experiance
Dr. Sreekumar
- Free kit delivered to your doorstep
- Live mentor Q&A sessions
- Certificate on completion
- Includes 3 advanced PCB projects
Course Overview
Our comprehensive PCB Design Using KiCad course is a 2-month (8-week) masterclass. This extended timeframe allows for a deeper exploration of hardware design, giving you ample time to master everything from reading datasheets to generating final manufacturing files for your own custom boards.
Course Curriculum (8 Weeks)
| Week | Focus | What You'll Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Electronics Fundamentals | Introduction to electronic components & symbols, understanding component values & specifications, and basic datasheet understanding. |
| Week 2 | Schematic Creation | Introduction to KiCad & project setup, creating schematics, placing symbols, wiring, power symbols & net labels, and running an Electrical Rules Check (ERC). |
| Week 3 | PCB Layout Basics | Understanding PCB layers, footprints (SMD vs. THT), and selecting & assigning footprints. |
| Week 4 | Component Placement | Creating a PCB from the schematic, defining board outlines, strategic component placement, and basic PCB layout guidelines. |
| Week 5 | Advanced PCB Routing | PCB routing techniques, configuring trace width & clearance, and power & signal routing. |
| Week 6 | Grounding & Error Checking | Vias & copper zones, establishing a ground plane, running a Design Rules Check (DRC), and identifying & fixing PCB design errors. |
| Week 7 | Manufacturing Pre-Flight | Final PCB design review, complete BOM generation, and Gerber & drill file generation. |
| Week 8 | DFM & Capstone Project | PCB manufacturing requirements, basic DFM considerations, industry-oriented design practices, and a practical project review & final submission. |
Full Course + Physical Kit
First session is 100% Free.
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- Free kit delivered to your doorstep
- Live mentor Q&A sessions
- Certificate on completion
- Includes 3 advanced PCB projects
This Course Includes
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Live Classes
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Level
For College & Above -
Language
English
What You Will Achieve
Design real, custom boards:
Go from a blank schematic to a manufacturing-ready PCB you can actually order.
Master industry-standard tools:
Work confidently in KiCad — schematics, footprints, routing, DRC and Gerber files.
Build a portfolio piece:
Finish with a capstone board you can show for internships, college or work.
Ready to build your first circuit?
Book a free demo class or chat with us on WhatsApp — we'll help you pick the right course. The first session is 100% free.
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