100744 - VAST Chip Fabrication Lectures

Overview

The VAST Semiconductor Chip Fabrication and Nano Characterization Lectures Certificate is designed for individuals seeking a theoretical understanding of semiconductor chip fabrication, nanotechnology, and electronics. Lectures provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and processes used in the semiconductor industry.

Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will have gained knowledge and understanding of semiconductor chip fabrication, including the following:

• The principles and safety procedures involved in semiconductor fabrication cleanrooms
• The design and processes involved in the semiconductor fabrication process flow
• The different types of vacuum technologies used in the semiconductor industry
• The process of transferring patterns from masks to wafers using photolithography
• The fundamentals of thin-film deposition
• Basic principles of thin-film analysis, such as thickness and optical properties measurements
• Theoretical understanding of etching techniques used in semiconductor production
• Advanced imaging techniques used for semiconductor product analysis

Roles You’ll Be Ready For
Graduates will be prepared for roles that require a theoretical understanding of semiconductor fabrication, including positions in semiconductor manufacturing, research, and support roles.

For additional information please visit https://vast-alliance.org

Agenda/Schedule

This certificate program will include 40 hours of asynchronous lectures, providing a deep dive into the theoretical aspects of semiconductor chip fabrication and nano characterization. The course will cover 10 key modules:

• Semiconductor fabrication cleanroom orientation and safety
• Metrology
• Lithography
• Thin film deposition
• Etching techniques
• High-temperature processing
• Wafer bonding
• Integrated processes
• Advanced characterization techniques
• Post-processing

Lectures are held asynchronously, allowing you to work on your own schedule.

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100744 - 564302

2026

Available

VAST Chip Fabrication Lectures

Online

Jun 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026

564302 Registration

$2,000.00

Section Notes

Registration fee of $100 is non-refundable.

Set up your Canvas Account

This course will utilize the Canvas learning management software to house digital course materials. No paper materials will be provided for this course. If registering with a .edu or .gov email address, please provide a secondary email for Canvas log-in credential set up.

You will receive an email from “Virginia Tech Guest Management Service” with the subject “Virginia Tech Guest Account Invitation.” Use this email to create your “Virginia Tech guest account,” which you will use to log in to Canvas. Your email address will be your log-in name.

If you cannot find this email in your inbox, please try these steps:

Look in your spam folder (Click the links for: how to find spam folder in Gmail, how to find spam folder in AOL, how to find spam folder in Yahoo)
Search your email for “Virginia Tech Guest Account Invitation”
Search your email for “You have been invited to create a Virginia Tech guest account”

After creating your account, it may take 6 hours for your account to become active. You likely will not be able to log in right away.

After waiting 6 hours, go to https://profdev-lms.tlos.vt.edu/ to view your Dashboard. You should see the VAST course. You can click into that course to proceed.

Can’t remember if you already set up your guest account?

If you can’t remember whether or not you already set up your Canvas/Virginia Tech guest account or if you can’t remember your password, try going to https://profdev-lms.tlos.vt.edu/ and logging in. You may use the “I forgot my username or password” option to recover your forgotten username/password. Your username is your full email address you signed up with in registration.

If you have not received the email from Virginia Tech Guest Management Service to set up your Canvas account within 3 business days, please reach out to Siwen Yin (sy4167@vt.edu) immediately and provide your First Name, Last Name, and an alternate email address.