Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the foundation of every electronic device, combining both mechanical and electrical design skills. Creating professional PCBs requires creativity, precision, and technical knowledge—from setting dimensions and calculating impedance to ensuring aesthetic yet functional layouts.

This course offers a step-by-step guide to PCB design using KiCAD, a powerful, open-source EDA tool that lowers barriers for beginners while providing production-ready capabilities. Through practical demonstrations, you’ll learn how to design schematics, create multilayer layouts, route differential signals, reduce EMI, and generate gerber files.

Focusing on hands-on learning, the course equips both beginners and experienced learners with essential PCB design skills. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently design professional, reliable circuit boards and apply best practices for real-world applications.