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February 2026

IPC-A-610 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

18 - 20 Feb 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

18 - 20 Feb 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This operator course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products based on the IPC-A-610 standard.

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,270.00

23 - 25 Feb 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
  • $2,270.00

23 - 25 Feb 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

Mixed Technology Rework

Rolling Meadows

$1,475.00

23 - 27 Feb 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
  • $1,475.00

23 - 27 Feb 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This five-day course encompasses the skills necessary to perform rework of electronic printed circuit boards to include both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for all levels of soldering skills.

March 2026

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

2 - 5 Mar 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

2 - 5 Mar 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,580.00

9 - 13 Mar 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
  • $1,580.00

9 - 13 Mar 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC-A-600 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

9 - 12 Mar 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

9 - 12 Mar 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This course establishes comprehensive criteria for evaluating various conditions of bare printed circuit boards. It serves as a vital tool for improving communication and understanding between PCB manufacturers, assemblers, and their suppliers.

Wires and Terminals 101

Rolling Meadows

$665.00

Thu 12 Mar 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $665.00

Thu 12 Mar 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

This 1-day, operator level course is offered to beginning solder operators, engineers, and other personnel new to electronics assembly. You will acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the steps involved in the preparation and inspection of wires attached to common terminals.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,910.00

16 - 20 Mar 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,910.00

16 - 20 Mar 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

17 - 20 Mar 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

17 - 20 Mar 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,120.00

23 - 24 Mar 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,120.00

23 - 24 Mar 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

25 - 27 Mar 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

25 - 27 Mar 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is an operator level course.

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,470.00

30 Mar 2026 - 3 Apr 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,470.00

30 Mar 2026 - 3 Apr 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

April 2026

BGA Rework

Rolling Meadows

$2,275.00

1 - 2 Apr 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,275.00

1 - 2 Apr 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The BGA Rework Course is a comprehensive, 2-day, operator level course that encompasses the skills necessary to perform rework of electronic printed circuit boards to include PBGA and CBGA technologies.

BGA Profiling

Rolling Meadows

$1,275.00

Fri 3 Apr 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,275.00

Fri 3 Apr 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

This one-day engineering level course is structured to teach the student how to program sequences and profiles utilizing a BGA Rework System and it's software.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

6 - 7 Apr 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

6 - 7 Apr 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

Soldering 101

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

6 - 7 Apr 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

6 - 7 Apr 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Provides beginning soldering students or those new to the electronics industry with knowledge and hands-on skills for both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for any level of soldering experience.

SMT Rework

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

8 - 9 Apr 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

8 - 9 Apr 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This two-day course includes lecture and hands on projects centered on learning the solder skills and techniques of SMT rework. This course is appropriate for individuals with basic soldering skills and familiarity.

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

9 - 10 Apr 2026

2 days, 8 hour each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

9 - 10 Apr 2026

2 days, 8 hour each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

Advanced SMT Rework

Rolling Meadows

$665.00

Fri 10 Apr 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $665.00

Fri 10 Apr 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

Includes lecture and hands on projects centered on improving the skills necessary to remove and replace the smallest and multi-leaded surface mount components. This course requires intermediate to advanced soldering skills.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,120.00

13 - 17 Apr 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,120.00

13 - 17 Apr 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,470.00

13 - 15 Apr 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,470.00

13 - 15 Apr 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC-A-610 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

20 - 22 Apr 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
  • Free

20 - 22 Apr 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This operator course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products based on the IPC-A-610 standard.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,255.00

22 - 24 Apr 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,255.00

22 - 24 Apr 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space

Rolling Meadows

Free

27 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

27 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This five-day course emphasizes the differences between the base document and the Space addendum. It includes one day of lecture/testing and 4 days of intensive hands-on appropriate for all levels of certification.

May 2026

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

4 - 6 May 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

4 - 6 May 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is an operator level course.

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,270.00

4 - 6 May 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
  • $2,270.00

4 - 6 May 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

SMT Bootcamp

Rolling Meadows

$2,550.00

7 - 8 May 2026

2 days, 7:30am to 4pm

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,550.00

7 - 8 May 2026

2 days, 7:30am to 4pm

This is a two-day course offering a comprehensive overview of PCB manufacturing and training processes. This course will focus on both through-hole and surface mount technologies (SMT).

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,580.00

11 - 15 May 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
  • $1,580.00

11 - 15 May 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,120.00

14 - 15 May 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,120.00

14 - 15 May 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

18 - 21 May 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

18 - 21 May 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,910.00

18 - 22 May 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,910.00

18 - 22 May 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC-A-620 (CSE)

Live online

$2,270.00

18 - 21 May 2026

4 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Live online
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,270.00

18 - 21 May 2026

4 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This training utilizes the text and images of the IPC A-620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support an in-depth understanding of the standard. This is a lecture only course.

ESD Control

Rolling Meadows

Free

Fri 22 May 2026

1 day, 8 hours

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

Fri 22 May 2026

1 day, 8 hours

This lecture course introduces the basic concepts of electrostatic discharge (ESD): how it occurs, precautionary measures to prevent electrical overstress (EOS), how to control ESD, ESD protected areas and workstations, proper mitigation techniques, proper handling techniques, and use of personal grounding devices. 

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

26 - 29 May 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

26 - 29 May 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC-A-610 (CSE)

Live online

$2,270.00

26 - 29 May 2026

4 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Live online
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,270.00

26 - 29 May 2026

4 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products for candidates who want an in-depth understanding of the IPC-A-610 standard.

June 2026

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,470.00

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,470.00

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC-7711/7721 (CSE)

Live online

$2,380.00

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Live online
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,380.00

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

An advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a lecture only course.

Mixed Technology Rework

Rolling Meadows

$1,475.00

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,475.00

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This five-day course encompasses the skills necessary to perform rework of electronic printed circuit boards to include both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for all levels of soldering skills.

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

8 - 9 Jun 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

8 - 9 Jun 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

11 - 12 Jun 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

11 - 12 Jun 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

Soldering 101

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

11 - 12 Jun 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

11 - 12 Jun 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Provides beginning soldering students or those new to the electronics industry with knowledge and hands-on skills for both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for any level of soldering experience.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,120.00

15 - 19 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,120.00

15 - 19 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CSE)

Live online

$2,275.00

15 - 19 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Live online
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,275.00

15 - 19 Jun 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a lecture only course.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,470.00

17 - 19 Jun 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,470.00

17 - 19 Jun 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,255.00

22 - 24 Jun 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,255.00

22 - 24 Jun 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC-A-610 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

24 - 26 Jun 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

24 - 26 Jun 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This operator course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products based on the IPC-A-610 standard.

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,270.00

29 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,270.00

29 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

July 2026

Rework of Leadless Devices

Rolling Meadows

$2,275.00

Mon 6 Jul 2026

1 day, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,275.00

Mon 6 Jul 2026

1 day, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10 hours)

The leadless device rework course is comprehensive and employs the skills necessary to perform rework of electronic printed circuit boards that include BTC, LGA, LCC and other leadless device package types. This primarily hands-on course is appropriate for intermediate to advanced skill levels.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

6 - 9 Jul 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

6 - 9 Jul 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,120.00

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,120.00

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

$1,315.00

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,315.00

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The BEST Cable and Wire Harness Assembly course is a comprehensive course based on the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard that will give individuals the practical hands-on experience necessary to build an entire wire harness assembly.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

15 - 17 Jul 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

15 - 17 Jul 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is an operator level course.

IPC-A-600 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

15 - 18 Jul 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

15 - 18 Jul 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This course establishes comprehensive criteria for evaluating various conditions of bare printed circuit boards. It serves as a vital tool for improving communication and understanding between PCB manufacturers, assemblers, and their suppliers.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,910.00

20 - 24 Jul 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,910.00

20 - 24 Jul 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

21 - 24 Jul 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

21 - 24 Jul 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,580.00

27 - 31 Jul 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,580.00

27 - 31 Jul 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

August 2026

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,470.00

3 - 7 Aug 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,470.00

3 - 7 Aug 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

SMT Rework

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

3 - 4 Aug 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

3 - 4 Aug 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This two-day course includes lecture and hands on projects centered on learning the solder skills and techniques of SMT rework. This course is appropriate for individuals with basic soldering skills and familiarity.

Advanced SMT Rework

Rolling Meadows

$665.00

Wed 5 Aug 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $665.00

Wed 5 Aug 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

Includes lecture and hands on projects centered on improving the skills necessary to remove and replace the smallest and multi-leaded surface mount components. This course requires intermediate to advanced soldering skills.

Wires and Terminals 101

Rolling Meadows

$665.00

Thu 6 Aug 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $665.00

Thu 6 Aug 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

This 1-day, operator level course is offered to beginning solder operators, engineers, and other personnel new to electronics assembly. You will acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the steps involved in the preparation and inspection of wires attached to common terminals.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,255.00

10 - 12 Aug 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,255.00

10 - 12 Aug 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

10 - 11 Aug 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

10 - 11 Aug 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

13 - 14 Aug 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

13 - 14 Aug 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,120.00

17 - 21 Aug 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,120.00

17 - 21 Aug 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,470.00

17 - 19 Aug 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,470.00

17 - 19 Aug 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space

Rolling Meadows

Free

24 - 28 Aug 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

24 - 28 Aug 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This five-day course emphasizes the differences between the base document and the Space addendum. It includes one day of lecture/testing and 4 days of intensive hands-on appropriate for all levels of certification.

IPC-A-610 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

24 - 26 Aug 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

24 - 26 Aug 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This operator course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products based on the IPC-A-610 standard.

Soldering 101

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

27 - 28 Aug 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

27 - 28 Aug 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Provides beginning soldering students or those new to the electronics industry with knowledge and hands-on skills for both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for any level of soldering experience.

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,270.00

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,270.00

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

September 2026

ESD Control

Rolling Meadows

Free

Thu 3 Sep 2026

1 day, 8 hours

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

Thu 3 Sep 2026

1 day, 8 hours

This lecture course introduces the basic concepts of electrostatic discharge (ESD): how it occurs, precautionary measures to prevent electrical overstress (EOS), how to control ESD, ESD protected areas and workstations, proper mitigation techniques, proper handling techniques, and use of personal grounding devices. 

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

8 - 11 Sep 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

8 - 11 Sep 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

BGA Rework

Rolling Meadows

$2,275.00

9 - 10 Sep 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,275.00

9 - 10 Sep 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The BGA Rework Course is a comprehensive, 2-day, operator level course that encompasses the skills necessary to perform rework of electronic printed circuit boards to include PBGA and CBGA technologies.

BGA Profiling

Rolling Meadows

$1,275.00

Fri 11 Sep 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,275.00

Fri 11 Sep 2026

1 day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (9 hours)

This one-day engineering level course is structured to teach the student how to program sequences and profiles utilizing a BGA Rework System and it's software.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,580.00

14 - 18 Sep 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,580.00

14 - 18 Sep 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,120.00

17 - 18 Sep 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,120.00

17 - 18 Sep 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,910.00

21 - 25 Sep 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,910.00

21 - 25 Sep 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,920.00

21 - 24 Sep 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,920.00

21 - 24 Sep 2026

4 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is an operator level course.

Mixed Technology Rework

Rolling Meadows

$1,475.00

28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,475.00

28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This five-day course encompasses the skills necessary to perform rework of electronic printed circuit boards to include both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for all levels of soldering skills.

October 2026

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,470.00

5 - 9 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,470.00

5 - 9 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

12 - 13 Oct 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

12 - 13 Oct 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

This training utilizes the text and images of the 620 standard to assist in the discrimination between an acceptable or reject assemblies and process support. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,255.00

14 - 16 Oct 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,255.00

14 - 16 Oct 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This modular training emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This course requires basic soldering skills.

IPC-A-610 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

15 - 16 Oct 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

15 - 16 Oct 2026

2 days, 8 hours each

Based on the IPC-A-610, this course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC J-STD-001 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$3,120.00

19 - 23 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $3,120.00

19 - 23 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course emphasizes process control and establishes industry-consensus requirements for the operator in the electronics assembly process. This is a "train the trainer" course.

IPC-7711 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

$1,470.00

19 - 21 Oct 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $1,470.00

19 - 21 Oct 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies.

IPC-7711/7721 (CIT)

Rolling Meadows

$2,070.00

19 - 21 Oct 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $2,070.00

19 - 21 Oct 2026

3 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. This is a train the trainer course.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space

Rolling Meadows

Free

26 - 30 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

26 - 30 Oct 2026

1 week, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This five-day course emphasizes the differences between the base document and the Space addendum. It includes one day of lecture/testing and 4 days of intensive hands-on appropriate for all levels of certification.

IPC-A-610 (CIS)

Rolling Meadows

Free

26 - 28 Oct 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • Free

26 - 28 Oct 2026

3 days, 8 hours each

This operator course provides visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of products based on the IPC-A-610 standard.

Soldering 101

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

29 - 30 Oct 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

29 - 30 Oct 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Provides beginning soldering students or those new to the electronics industry with knowledge and hands-on skills for both through-hole and surface mount technologies. This course is appropriate for any level of soldering experience.

November 2026

SMT Rework

Rolling Meadows

$915.00

2 - 3 Nov 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Rolling Meadows
Presented by
BEST Training
  • $915.00

2 - 3 Nov 2026

2 days, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This two-day course includes lecture and hands on projects centered on learning the solder skills and techniques of SMT rework. This course is appropriate for individuals with basic soldering skills and familiarity.