Blackfox Training Institute, LLC

Blackfox is the industry leader in providing IPC Certifications, Solder Training, Customized Training Programs, and Counterfeit Component Training and Certification.

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider

Proven Leadership in Electronic Manufacturing Training

Blackfox was founded in 1996 by a group of Electronic Manufacturing professionals to provide the technical training the Electronic Manufacturing Industry required. They partner with you to provide knowledge to your team, improve your direct labor workforce’s skills, reduce your "Cost of Quality" (COQ) and improve the overall quality of your products.  

Blackfox is the leader in providing Quality IPC Training, Skill-Based Training, Training Systems and Custom Courses to the industry's cutting edge companies. In addition, we're the only Approved IPC Training Center Worldwide providing all six IPC Certifications in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese with complimenting Blackfox Skill-Based Courses. The six IPC Standards include; IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711 & 7721, IPC-6012, and IPC-STD-001.

Blackfox Training Institute, LLC Postings

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Hand Soldering Training

The purpose of these courses is to promote best manufacturing practices and enhance the individual’s job performance. These courses are indispensable for everyone involved in Electronics Manufacturing. Blackfox is widely recognized in the...

Education/Training

Hand Soldering Training

IPC Certification

IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries® offers globally recognized industry-traceable training and certification programs on key Electronics Industry Standards. Blackfox, founded in 1996, is the premier Worldwide Approved IPC T...

Education/Training

IPC Certification

PRO-STD-001 Certification

Course for Counterfeit Component Detection and Prevention Blackfox and ProSkill CTG offers a unique and comprehensive course; PRO-STD-001 Certification, a meaningful Course for Counterfeit Component Detection and Prevention. Have your...

Education/Training

PRO-STD-001 Certification

Lead-Free Solder Training

Blackfox’s Lead Free Soldering series minimizes the risks of conversion, and gives you the confidence to introduce lead free products and services quickly, with highest quality. The lead free certification program offers the latest requireme...

Education/Training

Lead-Free Solder Training

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Blackfox Training Institute, LLC reports that it is officially expanding into Minnesota with a new Training Center

Jan 13, 2023 | Longmont, CO, January 1, 2023: Blackfox Training Institute reports that it officially expands its electronics manufacturing training and certification services to a third location in the United States with a new facility in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region of Minnesota. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Blackfox now has three locations in the USA including the new Minnesota location and our existing Longmont, CO and Phoenix, AZ facilities. Blackfox also has two locations in Mexico along with locations in Malaysia and Singapore for a total of seven worldwide Training Centers. All Blackfox locations offer the same IPC Certifications and Blackfox Skill-based Certifications that the electronics industry demands.

Blackfox/Evolution Announce Updated Veteran Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program

May 23, 2022 | Blackfox Training Institute is proud to announce their latest development in their Veteran Advanced Manufacturing Certification program. This program was originally launched in 2013 and more than a hundred Veterans have been through it since. It was created out of a partnership between Blackfox Training Institute, Lockheed Martin, Colorado Department of Labor & Education, and a deep passion for serving those that have served and protected us. Over a hundred Veterans were trained and subsequently employed at advanced manufacturing companies along Colorado's Front Range.

Blackfox is now open for remote online and in-person training with a thorough plan to keep students and employees safe

May 27, 2020 | Blackfox is opening its facilities to in-person training for the electronics manufacturing industry with a thorough and documented safety plan for all. If preferred, Blackfox is also offering online IPC training and certification in either English or Spanish from the comfort of your home or office.

Online IPC Training & Certification from Blackfox

Apr 02, 2020 | Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Blackfox is offering online IPC training and certification beginning in mid-April.

Blackfox Training Institute and ProSkill CTG form a Strategic Partnership to offer a Certification Course for the detection and prevention of counterfeit components.

Dec 12, 2012 | The Partnership was formed to provide awareness and training in the techniques and practices required to detect and avoid counterfeit components and the costs, legal issues and risks associated with them in order to prevent infestation of counterfeit material into the supply chain. There is an increasing volume of counterfeit electronic parts entering the aerospace supply chain and others, posing significant performance, reliability and safety risks.

Counterfeit Component Detection and Prevention Training

Dec 12, 2012 | A Workshop or Optional PRO-STD-001 Certification

Blackfox Training and Circuit Technology Form a Strategic Alliance to Offer a Hands-On IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class

Jun 16, 2009 | New Five-Day Class Teaches Practical as well as Lecture

Dr. Jennie Hwang to deliver five-Part Lead-free tutorials in Orlando, FL on January 23, 24, 25, 2006

Dec 29, 2005 | The only complete coverage on Lead-Free from Preparation to Production to Reliability

Blackfox forms a strategic alliance to introduce Asahi �Drop-in� Lead Free Solder Materials

Sep 19, 2005 | No higher temperature and No process changes needed

Dr. Jennie Hwang to deliver five-part lead-free tutorials in Dallas, TX

Sep 19, 2005 | The only complete coverage on Lead-Free from Preparation to Production to Reliability

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