IPC/WHMA-A-620

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the most important process, materials, and inspection standard for the cable and wire harness industry. It was developed with the support of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA). IPC/WHMA-A-620 has been embraced by original equipment manufacturers worldwide as the premier cable and wire harness standard.

Which Certification Is Right For You?

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

Anyone responsible for the quality and reliability of cable/wire harness assemblies. This includes Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Inspectors, and Manufacturing Personnel responsible for quality assurance. Other great candidates are Purchasing, Receiving/Incoming Inspection, Sales, and Product/Program Managers to ensure hardware meets program requirements.

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Anyone responsible for training, educating, and proctoring Certified IPC Specialists (CIS) for a specific IPC standard.

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

A subject matter expert with a high level of knowledge and understanding of a specific IPC standard, or group of standards, and will not conduct training of others. Manufacturing Supervisors, Product Engineers, Process Engineers, and Quality Engineers with assembly responsibilities should consider becoming a CSE.

CERTIFICATION METHODS

A variety of methods are available for you to achieve your certification.

Certification Prices & Features

Including Standard
based on digital download pricing

Excluding standard

In-Person Training

Online Training

Exam only

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,690.00 $1,625.00 $2,295.00

$870.00 $805.00 $1,795.00

$670.00 $605.00

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)

$2,320.00 $2,255.00 $2,295.00

$1,370.00 $1,305.00 $1,795.00

$1,170.00 $1,105.00

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

$2,320.00 $2,255.00

$970.00 $905.00

$770.00 $705.00

Features

Immediate Access To Training Materials

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

In-Person Training

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,690.00 $1,625.00 $2,295.00

Features

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Online Training

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$870.00 $805.00 $1,795.00

Features

Training In English, French, & Spanish Languages

Immediate Access To Training Materials

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Exam only

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

$670.00 $605.00

Features

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

In-Person Training

Online Training

Exam only

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,495.00 $1,995.00

$675.00 $1,495.00

$475.00

Features

Immediate Access To Training Materials

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

In-Person Training

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,495.00 $1,995.00

Features

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Online Training

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$675.00 $1,495.00

Features

Training In English, French, & Spanish Languages

Immediate Access To Training Materials

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Exam only

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

$475.00

Features

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Topics Covered in the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Training Include

General; Applicable Documents; Preparation; Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires; Testing
Crimp Terminations; Insulation Displacement Connection
Soldered Terminations; High Voltage Applications
Connectorization; Over-Molding/Potting
Ultrasonic Welding; Splices
Marking/Labeling; Securing; Finished Assembly Installation
Coaxial and Biaxial Cable Assemblies
Harness/Cable Electrical Shielding; Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings
Steps to effectively use the lesson plan and materials, tips on inspection and a review of important Certified IPC Trainer skills (if applicable)

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Which Certification Is Right For You?

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

CERTIFICATION METHODS

Online Training & Certification

Exam Only Certification

In-Person Training & Certification

Certification Prices & Features

Including Standard based on digital download pricing

Excluding standard

In-Person Training

Most Popular

Online Training

Exam only

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,690.00 $1,625.00 $2,295.00

$870.00 $805.00 $1,795.00

$670.00 $605.00

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)

$2,320.00 $2,255.00 $2,295.00

$1,370.00 $1,305.00 $1,795.00

$1,170.00 $1,105.00

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

$2,320.00 $2,255.00

$970.00 $905.00

$770.00 $705.00

Features

Training in English, French, & Spanish languages

Immediate Access To Training Materials

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,690.00 $1,625.00 $2,295.00

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)

$2,320.00 $2,255.00 $2,295.00

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

$2,320.00 $2,255.00

Features

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$870.00 $805.00 $1,795.00

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)

$1,370.00 $1,305.00 $1,795.00

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

$970.00 $905.00

Features

Training In English, French, & Spanish Languages

Immediate Access To Training Materials

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

$670.00 $605.00

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

$1,170.00 $1,105.00

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

$770.00 $705.00

Features

Flexible Exam Scheduling

Bulk Discounts

IPC Standard Discounts

In-Person Training

Most Popular

Online Training

Exam only

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)

$1,495.00 $1,995.00

$675.00 $1,495.00

$475.00

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)

$2,125.00 $1,995.00

$1,175.00 $1,495.00

$975.00

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

$2,125.00

Including Standard
based on digital download pricing