IDEA conducts several Training Courses throughout the year that provide orientation to counterfeit mitigation and training based on IDEA-STD-1010: Acceptability of Electronic Components Distributed in the Open Market for preparation for the IDEA-ICE-3000 Professional Inspector Certification Exam. The curriculum offers both lecture and hands-on experience, particularly in examination and the detection of substandard and counterfeit characteristics utilizing both non-magnification and magnification techniques. Seminars are available in both one-day and two-day formats.

The Courses are recommended for a number of professionals within the electronics industry, including management, component engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and inspection personnel. Registrants are not required to be candidates for the IDEA-ICE-3000 Exam.

Note: Successful completion of the IDEA Training Course does not guarantee eligibility for the IDEA-ICE-3000 Exam. Candidates must be employees of an OEM, CM, EMS Provider, or IDEA General Member to meet eligibility requirements for the Exam. All prospective IDEA-ICE-3000 Exam candidates must contact IDEA prior to submitting an Exam application to confirm they have fulfilled all eligibility requirements.

Site-Specific Courses

In addition to public training events, IDEA also offers site-specific Courses. For more information about a private course at your location, please email your inquiry to info@idofea.org.

Upcoming Training Course Schedule

IDEA offers its Counterfeit Mitigation and Inspection Training Courses in cooperation with EPTAC Corporation. There are both one-day and two-day Training Courses available that focus on IDEA-STD-1010.

To register for any of the courses listed below, contact EPTAC directly at 800-643-7822 or by email. Click here for a printable PDF version of the 2020 IDEA Training Course schedule.

IDEA Counterfeit Component Workshop (IDEA-TRN-2000 - one day)

A basic introduction to Counterfeit Medication and to IDEA–STD–1010, including methods for the visual detection of counterfeit and substandard characteristics through a hands-on workshop. A unique opportunity to examine real components with live, on-site microscopic magnification to obtain experience in the visual inspection techniques of IDEA–STD–1010 and learn how to detect counterfeit components firsthand.

$795.00 per person

IDEA-STD-1010 Essentials (IDEA-TRN-2500 - two day)

Develop an in-depth knowledge of the IDEA–STD–1010 “Acceptability of Electronic Components Distributed in the Open Market” standard and a thorough understanding of its contents application and use in the component inspection counterfeit detection process.

$1,295.00 per person