Step Into a
$1 Trillion Industry
Your Career in Semiconductors Starts Here
The U.S. chip industry is projected to add over 115,000 jobs by 2030. That means one thing: the industry needs skilled talent now.
From smartphones to AI to clean energy, semiconductors are behind the tech that’s transforming the world—and you could be helping build it.
If you’re ready to join one of the fastest-growing, strategically relevant industries in this country, this certificate is your entry point.
From Fundamentals to Fabrication
Semiconductor Career Accelerator Mastery Certificate
Offered by RIT Certified, and co-developed with industry practitioners, these four integrated, instructor-led, online courses will help you:
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What You'll Learn
In just four eight-week courses, you will:
Every course features interactive labs, real-world simulations, and hands-on learning opportunities that mirror semiconductor industry tasks.
Who This Certificate Is For
This certificate is for you if you’re:
- Looking to switch careers into a high paying tech field
- Already working in STEM and want to specialize in semiconductors
- A recent community college or bachelors program graduate ready to fast-track your career
- A current student or someone without a degree looking for a new opportunity
This certificate meets you where you are and prepares you for where the industry is going. The courses are designed to be:
- Flexible and online: Learn on your schedule
- Industry aligned: Skills employers actually need
- Hands-on learning: Goes beyond theory into real semiconductor practice
- Job-ready outcomes: Start applying your skills immediately
Where This Certificate Can Take You
When you successfully complete this Mastery Certificate, you will be ready for jobs like:
- Semiconductor Process Technician
- Fabrication Operator / Technician
- Quality Assurance or Yield Analyst
- Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Engineering Support / IC Test Technician
With continued experience and training, many will go on to engineering, R&D, or manufacturing leadership roles in:
- Semiconductor fabrication plants
- Cleanroom environments
- Microelectronics design labs
- Defense and aerospace
- Renewable energy and AI-integrated devices
Why RIT Certified?
When it comes to semiconductors, RIT helped write the book.
Since 1982, Rochester Institute of Technology has been a national leader in microelectronics education. RIT Certified brings that same expertise online, making it accessible, flexible, and built for real-world outcomes.
- Curriculum built with industry input
- Hands-on, skills-based learning
- Backed by 40+ years of academic leadership
- Flexible, self-paced, 100% online
- Focused on getting you job-ready — fast
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Successful completion of each course and the mastery certificate earns you an RIT Certified digital badge. Shareable on LinkedIn and your résumé, these credentials demonstrate that you’ve built the job-ready skills today’s semiconductor employers demand.
