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About

Penang Chip Design Academy

The Penang Chip Design Academy (PCDA) aims to accelerate the growth of the IC Design sector inline with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

Led by Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), in collaboration with key industry players, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool providers, academia, and InvestPenang, Penang Chip Design Academy (PCDA) focuses on developing talents in the key areas of IC Design. PCDA will equip talents with the appropriate skills through upskilling and reskilling programs coupled with hands-on-experiences. These initiatives will complement the learnings from the Higher Learning Institutions while meeting the IC Design Industry needs.

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Industry Partners

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Our Cultivation Programs

Upskilling Program For A Career in IC Design

Focused on developing expertise in Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Key areas.

Program Benefits

  • Zero Training Cost
  • Monthly Allowance Provided
  • Placement Opportunities with industries in Penang

Target Audience

  • Employed Fresh Graduates with less than 6-month employment
  • Unemployed Fresh Graduates

Entry Requirements

Degree / Diploma in
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Physics
  • Computer Science / Computer Engineering
  • BTech in Electrical / Electronic Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering (with coverage in Electronics)