Course Overview
ESD Awareness Program: “Protect your products. Boost your career. Master ESD control.”
This comprehensive ESD Awareness Program is designed to equip participants with a strong foundation in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), focusing on both theoretical understanding and practical application in real industrial environments. The program is structured to ensure participants gain clear insight into ESD risks, control methods, and compliance requirements based on international standards used in electronics and manufacturing industries.
What Makes This Training Different?
- Exclusive video modules – including Ray’s ESD Prevention Secrets
- Based on ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 & IEC 61340-5-1
- Hands-on measurement techniques (resistance, voltage, charge)
- Ready-to-use templates for ESD control plans & audits
- Certificate of Completion – ideal for internal & customer audits
This training stands out because it combines expert-led video insights with internationally recognised ESD standards, ensuring participants not only learn theory but also understand how it is applied in real production environments. The inclusion of hands-on measurement techniques allows participants to directly interact with ESD instruments and understand how to evaluate risks in practical scenarios. Templates provided also help participants immediately implement structured ESD control systems within their own workplace.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Deep understanding of ESD risks & costs
- Ability to interpret & apply S20.20 / IEC 61340-5-1
- Practical audit & measurement skills
- Templates for ESD control plans
- Certificate of Training (personal & company records)
- Confidence to lead ESD initiatives at work
Participants will leave the program with a stronger awareness of how ESD impacts product quality, reliability, and overall manufacturing cost. They will also be able to confidently interpret and apply key industry standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 and IEC 61340-5-1. In addition, participants will develop practical skills in conducting audits, performing measurements, and implementing control measures effectively in their own working environment.
Bonus Materials (Included)
- ESD control plan template
- Resistance measurement log sheet
- ESD audit checklist
- Quick-reference card: ESD safe materials & limits
These bonus materials are designed to support continuous application of knowledge even after the training ends. Participants can use them as daily references, documentation tools, and audit preparation resources to ensure ongoing compliance with ESD requirements in their organization.
Why Join This Program
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is invisible, silent, and deadly to electronics. One spark can cost your company thousands or ruin your project’s reputation. This public training program is designed for busy professionals who want practical, standards-based ESD knowledge they can apply immediately.
- No fluff. No theory overload. Just real-world ESD control.
This section highlights the importance of understanding ESD in modern manufacturing environments where even a small uncontrolled discharge can lead to major product failures. The program focuses on delivering practical knowledge that can be immediately applied at work without unnecessary theoretical complexity.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers & Technicians – Handle ESD-sensitive components daily
- Quality & Reliability Managers – Reduce field failures & warranty costs
- Production Supervisors – Lead your team to ESD compliance
- Trainers & Auditors – Build or audit ESD programs
- Anyone handling PCBs, wafers, fiber optics, or semiconductors – Protect your work & reputation
Key Topics You’ll Master
- Tribo-electric charging & real-world examples
- ESD failure models: HBM, MM, CDM, FIDM
- EOS vs ESD – know the difference
- EPA (ESD Protected Area) setup
- ESD audit instruments & checklists
- Grounding, wrist straps, flooring, footwear
- Ionizer selection & placement
- Packaging requirements for sensitive devices
Each topic is designed to build a strong foundation in understanding how ESD occurs and how it can be controlled effectively. Participants will gain clarity on failure mechanisms, proper setup of controlled environments, and correct usage of ESD protection equipment.
Hands-On & Practical
You won’t just listen. You’ll learn how to:
- Measure resistance of work surfaces & flooring
- Verify wrist strap & footwear effectiveness
- Perform an ESD audit on your own plant
- Calculate charge & voltage risks
- Create a compliant ESD control plan (with templates)
This hands-on approach ensures participants can directly apply what they learn. Practical exercises are included to build confidence in using measurement tools, conducting audits, and identifying risks within their own facility.
Course Content
Day 1 – Foundations & Measurement
MODULE 1: Fundamentals for ESD Coordinators
MODULE 2: Device Failure Mechanisms (HBM, MM, CDM)
MODULE 3: Selection & Use of ESD Equipment
MODULE 4: Measurement Techniques
MODULE 5: Resistance & Voltage Measurement Methods
MODULE 6: ESD Control with Training Certification (video)
Day 2 – Standards & Implementation
MODULE 7: Ray’s ESD Prevention Secrets (video)
MODULE 8: ESD Calculations (R, C, V, Q)
MODULE 9: Overview: ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021
MODULE 10: ESD Association Standards Documents
MODULE 11: Ionization – When & How to Use It
MODULE 12: EPA Design Step-by-Step
MODULE 13: Packaging Design Issues
MODULE 14: Personnel Grounding Systems
MODULE 15: Build Your ESD Control Plan
Suitable for: Wafer fab, semiconductor, electronics assembly, fiber optics, aerospace, automotive, medical devices.
