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ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | LIVE VIRTUAL | CPD: 15 HOURS | COST: FROM £499
The fundamentals of semiconductors technical training course
Master semiconductor principles and applications with our expert-led training programme
We can run additional and in-company courses dependent on demand. Please contact us if you're interested.
About the technical training course
The UK faces a critical skills gap due to a shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector that requires a diverse range of specialist skills. Unfortunately, some of these skills are still in extremely short supply in the UK.
This two-day course provides a practical introduction to semiconductor materials, devices and their applications. Delegates will explore semiconductor physics, fabrication, characterisation, manufacturing and advanced semiconductor technologies, gaining an understanding of how modern devices are designed and produced.
The course also examines market trends, global supply chains, photonics and future developments, providing both technical knowledge and industry insight into the evolving semiconductor landscape.
Key Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of semiconductor physics and device operation.
- Describe semiconductor manufacturing and characterisation techniques.
- Compare emerging semiconductor technologies and applications.
- Assess semiconductor industry trends, opportunities, and supply chain challenges.
- Identify current and future applications of semiconductor technologies, including photonics, advanced packaging and augmented reality displays.
Who Should Attend
- Electrical and electronics engineers
- Materials science engineers
- Quality control technician
- Equipment technician
- Test and validation engineers
- Machine Learning Engineers
- Process Integration Engineers
- Project Managers
- Supply chain managers
- Technical consultants
- Material science researchers
- Nanotechnology researchers
Don’t just take our word for it...
Course rating based on delegate reviews: 4.7/5
“This course is a useful, informative and extensive exploration of a key industry in today's world. The speakers are industry leaders and experts in their field, who are passionate and keen to build an understanding for the industry. All speakers answered questions well and brought me valuable understanding that I can take forward in my career”.
“Significantly improved my knowledge of semiconductors as an electronics engineer and allowed me to think about career prospects in the semiconductor field”.
“It has increased my knowledge which is always a good thing, having an understanding of all these technologies will be a great benefit as I wasn't previously aware of a lot of them”.
Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith
Senior Lecturer and Researcher - School of Physics, University of Bristol
Dr. Matthew Smith is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at the School of Physics, University of Bristol, UK, with expertise in wide and ultrawide bandgap material growth, device design, fabrication and characterisation.
Andy G Sellars
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Andy G Sellars
Chair UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group - UKTIN
Andy chairs the Semiconductor Expert Working Group for UKTIN and serves on the Government’s Semiconductor Advisory Panel.
Chris Meadows
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Chris Meadows
Co-Founder, CSconnected
Chris' career in electronics and semiconductors started at British Telecom Research Laboratories before joining a new joint venture between BT and US based DuPont in 1986.
Mark Rushworth
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Mark Rushworth
CEO - Finchetto
Christopher Bailey
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Christopher Bailey
Professor of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and Director of the Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging - Arizona State University
Rachel A. Oliver
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Prof Rachel A. Oliver
Professor of Material Science. University of Cambridge
- Day one - 9am - 4pm
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8:55am
Teams opening
9am
Welcome and introduction
9:10am
Session 1: Introduction to semiconductor fundamentals
- What is a semiconductor?
- Key parameters: bandgap, doping
- How does current flow?
- The PN junction
Matthew Smith. Senior Lecturer and Researcher, School of Physics, University of Bristol.10am
Session 2: Semiconductor devices
- PN diodes and rectification
- Optoelectronic devices: LEDs and solar cells
- Bipolar transistors
- Field-effect transistors
Matthew Smith. Senior Lecturer and Researcher, School of Physics, University of Bristol10:50am
Break
11:05am
Session 3: Semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques
- Material growth techniques
- Lithography
- Fabrication processes
Matthew Smith. Senior Lecturer and Researcher, School of Physics, University of Bristol11:50am
Session 4: Semiconductor device characterisation
- Material characterisation techniques
- Device characterisation techniques
- Reliability and stability
Matthew Smith. Senior Lecturer and Researcher, School of Physics, University of Bristol12:40pm
Lunch break
1:30pm
Session 5: Advanced semiconductor
- The evolution of semiconductor technologies and applications from analogue to digital to quantum
- From silicon to advanced semiconductors (compounds)
- Future possibilities: integrating different materials
Chris Meadows. Co-Founder, CSconnected2:20pm
Session 6: Devices and applications: Semiconductor manufacturing
More than CMOS - sensors, power, RF and quantum devices and applications
Key developments in manufacturing - from miniaturisation to materials
Chris Meadows. Co-Founder, CSconnected3pm
Break
3:15pm
Session 7: The growing semiconductor ecosystem in Arizona, USA.
- Advance packaging
- The growing semiconductor ecosystem in Arizona
Christopher Bailey, Professor of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and Director of the Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging. Arizona State University.
4pm
Questions and final remarks.
- Day two - 9am - 3pm
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8:55am
Teams opening
9am
Session 8: Semiconductor taxonomy
- Types of semiconductors and their applications
- Interoperability and substitute-ability
Andy G Sellars, Chair UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group - UKTIN
9:45am
Session 9: Trends and market forecasts
- Historical trends: digitalising everything
- The implications of AI, machine learning and quantum technology
Andy G Sellars, Chair UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group - UKTIN10:30am
Break
10:45am
Session 10: International supply chains
- Macroeconomic drivers: winner takes all
- Supply chain bottlenecks and mitigations
- Geopolitical tensions and emerging standards
Andy G Sellars, Chair UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group - UKTIN11:30am
Session 11: Opportunities for the UK
- R&D
- Design / IP
- Compound semiconductors
Andy G Sellars, Chair UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group - UKTIN12:15pm
Lunch break
1pm
Session 12: Introduction to Photonics
- Material platforms and uses
- Applications
- An integrated photonic workflow
- The future of photonics
Mark Rushworth CEO Finchetto
2pm
Break
2:10pm
Session 13: Case study: Semiconductor materials for micro displays for augmented reality
- Nitride semiconductors
- Micro light emitting diodes
- Applied materials characterisation
- Commercialising novel semiconductor materials
Prof Rachel A. Oliver. Professor of Material Science. University of Cambridge.3pm
Questions and final remarks
Please note that the programme is subject to change.
Early bird tickets
(until 29 July 2026)
Member - £749
Non-member - £879
Student/Apprentice - £499
Standard tickets
(From 30 July 2026)
Member - £859
Non-member- £989
Student/Apprentice - £499
Group booking discounts
10% discount for three to five delegates – SEMICONGR3TO5
15% discount for six plus delegates – SEMICONGR6PLUS
What's included in registration?
- Two days of interactive training delivered by Semiconductor experts
- Access to trainer presentations
- 15 CPD hours and a certificate
Overseas participants
If you are attending the course from outside of the UK and are paying for your booking using a company payment card where the company is VAT Registered and is the registered card billing address, please use the registration link for a VAT registered overseas company.
This form will capture your Company VAT Registration number and will be subject to Out of Scope VAT. Otherwise, VAT is charged at the UK rate of 20%.
If you are from outside the UK but paying with a personal payment card, please use the overseas individual link.
Terms and conditions
All prices are per person. If you require a proforma invoice before booking and/or wish to pay via purchase order, please contact us: events@theiet.org. We regret that we cannot accept AMEX for online payments.
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Discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only, and not applicable to student bookings.
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