Microelectronics Certificate Courses
Advanced Microelectronics Expertise for Semiconductor Production, Packaging & Management
Microelectronics is one of today’s most dynamic industrial fields, shaped by rapid innovation, complex production environments, and growing global demand for specialized expertise. Located in Dresden’s internationally recognized semiconductor ecosystem, our certificate courses are designed for professionals and graduates who want to build targeted knowledge in microelectronics and related management disciplines.
The program covers key areas such as semiconductor production, advanced packaging, microsystems and sensor technologies, as well as operations, logistics, and project management in semiconductor-related environments.
The courses are part of the Master's program “Industrial Management in Microelectronics (M. Sc.)”. Each course can be booked individually, allowing participants to expand their microelectronics expertise in a flexible, focused, and career-relevant way.
Course Overview
Advanced Packaging in Microelectronics (6 May - 16 July 2026) | Full-time
Operations & Logistics Excellence for Microelectronics (11 June - 13 July 2026) | Full Time
Advanced Packaging in Microelectronics (in planning Fall 2026) | Part-time
Our continuing Education Program is aimed at:
- Professionals with a recognized higher education entrance qualification and relevant professional experience in the semiconductor sector who want to refresh or deepen their knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and related management topics
- Graduates with a first professionally qualifying university degree in a STEM field, such as mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, or engineering, who want to build in-depth expertise in processor technology, advanced packaging, microsystem engineering, and sensor technologies
- Students in STEM degree programs who want to expand their knowledge of microelectronics in a focused way and prepare for interdisciplinary roles across the microelectronics value chain, including operations, logistics, project management, and leadership
Scientific Directors
Prof. Dr. Rainer Lasch
Chair of Business Management, esp. Logistics, Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Prof. Dr. Gerald Gerlach
Institute of Solid-State Electronics, Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Lectures
- Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schmidt, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Dresden University of Technology
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Zerna, Director of the ZmP and Deputy Director of the IAVT.
Qualifications for the Course
- Build a solid understanding of key processes and technologies in microelectronics, including semiconductor production, advanced packaging, microsystems, and sensor technologies
- Develop the ability to analyze technical and operational interrelationships across the microelectronics value chain
- Apply subject-specific methods and tools to practical challenges in semiconductor-related environments
- Strengthen competencies in operations, logistics, and project management within high-tech and fast-moving industrial settings
- Gain the ability to connect engineering knowledge with organizational and management-related decision-making in microelectronics
- Transfer course content to real-world tasks in semiconductor production, packaging, and technology-driven business processes
- Build interdisciplinary expertise that supports professional development in technical, operational, and leadership-related roles across microelectronics environments
- Expand industry-relevant knowledge in a focused, modular format designed for targeted upskilling in microelectronics
Teaching Format
The courses are offered on a full-time basis and on-site (in Dresden).
Admission Requirements
A suitable academic and/or professional background is recommended.
When requesting participation, please briefly outline your educational pathway and professional background. Based on your profile, we will either invite you to a study advisory appointment or—if direct entry is possible—send you a module agreement for enrollment.
Overview
Degree
Participation without an exam:
Certificate of Enrollment
Participation with an exam:
ECTS CertificateCourse Start
22 April 2026
“Project Management in Industrial Environments”
Duration
1 or 2 semesters
Course type
full-time
on-site (Dreden)Course fee
Starting at € 1,074 (VAT-exempt)
Personal Advice
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Microelectronics Certificate Courses?
DIU’s Microelectronics Certificate Courses are individually bookable, academically rigorous courses for targeted upskilling in semiconductor-related fields and management contexts. They are part of the Master’s program “Industrial Management in Microelectronics (M. Sc.)”.
Can I Book a Single Course?
Yes. Each course can be booked individually, so you can build focused expertise without enrolling in the full Master’s degree program.
Who Are These Microelectronics Courses Designed For?
- Professionals with a recognized higher education entrance qualification and relevant professional experience in the semiconductor sector who want to refresh or deepen their knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and related management topics
- Graduates with a first professionally qualifying university degree in a STEM field, such as mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, or engineering, who want to build in-depth expertise in processor technology, advanced packaging, microsystem engineering, and sensor technologies
- Students in STEM degree programs at TUD Dresden University of Technology who want to expand their knowledge of microelectronics in a focused way and prepare for interdisciplinary roles across the microelectronics value chain, including operations, logistics, project management, and leadership
What Topics Are Covered?
The courses cover areas such as semiconductor production, advanced packaging, microsystems, sensor technologies, operations, logistics, and project management.
How Many ECTS Credits Can I Earn?
Depending on the course, you can currently earn either 5 ECTS or 8 ECTS.
Do I Receive a Certificate?
Yes. After successfully completing the assessment, you receive an official certificate showing the course title and awarded ECTS credits.
Are There Admission Requirements?
A suitable academic and/or professional background is recommended. In many cases, it is possible to join an individual course even without meeting the admission requirements for the full Master’s degree program.
Is the Offer Suitable for Working Professionals?
Yes. The modular format is designed for targeted, career-relevant learning in microelectronics and related high-tech environments.
How Do I Get Started?
You can request course registration directly through DIU. After reviewing your educational and professional background, DIU will guide you through the next steps. Request your Course Requistration now.
How much does it cost?
The Course fee starts at € 1,074 (VAT-exempt), depending on which course you book.