Designed to equip professionals and students with the critical skills required for semiconductor design and testing.
28 Feb, 2026
Course Commencement Date
The Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course is offered by iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee in collaboration with Maven Silicon. Spanning a comprehensive curriculum that combines live online classes, self-paced modules, and a 2-day campus immersion program. This Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course ensures learners gain practical expertise in VLSI design, digital logic, CMOS fundamentals, synthesis, verification, and advanced DFT methodologies. Participants also get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, Verilog HDL programming, and project-based learning to implement DFT on real SoC designs.
iHUB DivyaSampark is a Section 8, not-for-profit Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Roorkee, established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course leverages the expertise of IIT faculties and industry professionals, focusing on the critical skill gap in India’s semiconductor ecosystem. With features like 24/7 lab access, mentorship, and masterclasses from eminent professors, learners are prepared for global semiconductor challenges, ensuring high-quality and reliable SoC designs for production.
The fees for the Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course is :
Fees components
Amount
Course fees
Rs. 2,00,000 + GST
Yes
iHUB DivyaSampark
The target audience for this includes:
Electronics Engineer
Computer Systems Engineer
The participants should have completed their BE/BTech in EEE, ECE, TE, CSE, IT, or Instrumentation with a minimum of 60% throughout their academic career, or possess an ME, MTech, MS in Electronics, or MSc in Electronics. Work experience should be less than 2 years, and candidates must have no standing backlogs. The participants are required to achieve a minimum score of 70% in the Final Placement Test conducted by Maven Silicon. Placement assistance is provided for a maximum of six months following the first attempt at the Final Placement Test, and participants may have a career gap of no more than one year.
The participants will learn the entire VLSI design flow starting with digital logic, number systems, combinational and sequential circuits, FSMs, and memory design. The Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course practical hardware design and verification using Verilog HDL, including coding styles, FSM design, and lab exercises. Participants also gain an in-depth understanding of CMOS fundamentals, synthesis, clock domain crossing, static timing analysis, equivalence checking, and physical design flow techniques like floor planning, placement, CTS, routing, layout compaction, and physical verification.
The DFT module trains participants in essential testing strategies such as scan insertion, ATPG, fault modeling, BIST, boundary scan, JTAG, and advanced low-power design testing. Automation with Python and Tcl scripting and version control with Git ensures participants are ready to apply industry-standard practices. Participants will be capable of executing a full-scale DFT implementation on an SoC, making them highly competent in semiconductor design and testing.
Earning this certification validates expertise in VLSI Design for Testing, enhancing employability in the semiconductor sector. It provides recognition from IIT Roorkee and Maven Silicon, equipping participants with practical skills in SoC design, DFT methodologies, lab automation, and project execution. Certified professionals are prepared for leadership roles, complex design challenges, and global opportunities in chip design and testing.
The duration of this Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course is 9 months.
Basic understanding of digital circuits is helpful but not mandatory.
24/7 lab access with EDA tools and Verilog HDL simulation platforms.
Yes, the program offers 100% placement support with guidance for semiconductor careers.
Yes, an official certificate from iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee, is awarded after successful completion.
The Executive Certification in VLSI Design for Testing course is primarily online, with optional in-person immersion at IIT Roorkee.
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