Semi – SEC

Enroll in the Semi101

Our 3-week SEC-accredited global live cohort, next start August 8 to 29, 2026 (plan 2 hours/week). Anyone who wants to understand semiconductor manufacturing, including new personnel entering the field or individuals looking for a well-rounded understanding of all the jargon, tools, and materials used in the process.

Tuition: CHF800. Need-based partial scholarships available.

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Semiconductor Manufacturing
Max 10 seats
Online course
Live sessions with expert
No prior experience needed
Certificate of Completion

Course Overview

Introduction to Semiconductor

🖥Presentation

Definition of basic electronic terms and concepts
Overview of microelectronics and the role of integrated circuits
Process nodes

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Fundamental of ICs

🖥Presentation

Device physics and transistor operation
Understanding physical principles behind device operation
FDSOI, FinFets, Gate All Around (GAA) Transistors

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Circuit Design and Mask Generation

🖥Presentation

Circuit design and layout techniques
Tools used in semiconductor manufacturing
Mask making techniques and materials used in lithography

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Crystal growth & Wafer preparation

🖥Presentation

Overview of crystal growth techniques
Wafer preparation techniques and materials
Silicon substrate specifications and quality

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Wafer Processing Part 1

🖥Presentation

EUV and DUV lithography
Plasma and Etch processes
Cleaning processes and contamination removal

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Wafer Processing Part 2

🖥Presentation

Ion implantation techniques
Thermal processes
Deposition processes

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Assembly, Packaging & Final Test

🖥Presentation

Testing methodologies and quality control
Wire bonding techniques
Packaging techniques

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Quiz

💬Live Q&A

Summary, Ecosystem, Policy & ChipActs

🖥Presentation

Major players
Supply chain
Industry trends

📖Glossary

📚Ressources

📋Final Exam

💬Live Q&A

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Assessments

Quizzes & Final Exam

How enrolment works (4-steps)

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3.Short video chat

10 min with the team if shortlisted.

4.Enroll

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Testimonials

"It was great to be involved in testing this program, and now it is fab-ulous to find the Semiconductor Academy online! As I am a bookworm, I find the book printing analogy very helpful. Although I am still getting some of the quiz questions wrong, I accept that learning is a lifelong journey ;-). Many thanks to the team for bringing this training to life and making it accessible for all!"

Mrs C

Head of Culture & Talent, Fab

"Very good training. I really recommend to all. Easy to understand, but still gives a good overview - perfect balance. Congrats to the team!"

Mrs T

Head of HR, Components

"very helpful training and inspiring on the content delivery. Very good training, adaptativ content. I strongly recommend! Thanks to the team! and a well deserved Xmas brak to all"

Mrs A

Project Manager. Group

"Good training to get an overview of the various process steps in semiconductor production."

Mr R

Supply-Chain Manager, WFE

"There had been a lot of information and nice videos to support the information in the presentation. The speakers did a great job!"

Mr D

Chip Designer, Fab

"This is a great initiative and having attended the course myself, I can highly recommend it for semi novices"

Mrs MGP

VP HR, WFE

"To get an holistic view on the whole process with the perfect amount of detail for this course. Chapeau!"

Mr L

VP Supply-Chain, Components

"I have taken the course and cant recommend it highly enough. These 75minutes a week are a good investment for personal development and for getting know more about the industry we are all focusing in....and the trainers are nice :)"

Mr T

VP Product Management, WFE