The Fulton Schools of Engineering has developed a series of online training courses, providing learners with in-demand skills and credentials needed for a career in microelectronics. As the largest engineering school in the country, FSE has been preparing for this demand by recruiting new faculty, increasing research and instructional capacity in microelectronics, and deploying academic degrees and workforce development programs to meet the demands of its industry and government partners at scale in Arizona and beyond.
Semiconductor Ecosystem Master Class
Individuals exploring entry or advancement in the microelectronics industry can begin today, regardless of their current level of education or experience.
Semiconductor Ecosystem Master Class
Advance your understanding of the semiconductor industry through a comprehensive 6-week program.
Designed for executives, policymakers, and professionals, this master class offers in-depth insights into the global semiconductor landscape. Led by ASU faculty and industry experts, participants will explore the full chip lifecycle, from design to fabrication, and examine strategic considerations for ecosystem development.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Semiconductors: History, Basics, and Applications
- Global Semiconductor Supply Chain
- Semiconductor Design and Fabrication
- Semiconductor Packaging, Assembly, and Test
- Emerging Trends and Opportunities
- Arizona’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
Program Details:
- Sept 1–Oct 15, 2025
- Mondays/Wednesdays, 6–7:30 pm MST
- $999 (early bird before July 1); $1,299 after
Develop a strategic brief and earn a certificate from ASU's Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Microelectronics Short Courses for Professionals
As smart, technology-enabled devices become more ingrained in our daily lives, the need for experts in microelectronics is growing. To address the shortage of skilled professionals, Fulton Schools of Engineering is creating a series of non-credit, on-demand courses that are open to all interested learners.
Designed to provide participants with engineering skills and knowledge essential to working in Microelectronics, learners may choose a foundational area of focus, such as materials science, build a skill like rapid prototyping, or explore specific innovations in sub-fields like additive manufacturing, battery technologies and semiconductor packaging.
Introduced and linked below, these courses are first being made available on the Coursera learning platform.
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For more information on Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Professional Programs, please email us at exec-fseonline@asu.edu.