The Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA)
Training Program
TRAINING PROGRAM
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.
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
| April 20 | Schaumburg, IL |
| June 11 | Peabody, MA |
| June 22 | San Diego, CA |
| July 20 | Seattle, WA |
| September 5 | Toronto, ON |
| November 9 | Palm Bay, FL |
| December 11 | Santa Clara, CA |
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
| February 7 – 8 | Peabody, MA |
| February 22 – 23 | Toronto, ON |
| March 5 – 6 | San Diego, CA |
| March 15 – 16 | Palm Bay, FL |
| May 31 – Jun 1 | Anaheim, CA |
| June 28 – 29 | Santa Clara, CA |
| August 2 – 3 | Peabody, MA |
| September 26 – 27 | Minneapolis, MN |
| October 3 – 4 | Schaumburg, IL |
| October 9 – 10 | Anaheim, CA |
| October 30 – 31 | Kansas City, MO |
| December 13 – 14 | San Diego, CA |