What Training and Programs Does CMC Microsystems Offer?

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CMC Microsystems (cmc.ca) offers training through its Upskilling courses and programs such as FABrIC, CMC basecamp™, TNT, VIE, DUET, Canadian MNT Labs, and LAB2FAB, plus events and training including CSS 2026. The Upskilling course listing on the site names four directions: RTL, Synthesis & Verification, Digital IC Physical Design, High-Speed SerDes Design, and LAB2FAB. These offerings sit alongside CMC's core services — design software access, multi-project wafer (MPW) prototyping, packaging and assembly, fabrication, EDA tools and cloud hosting, and equipment rental — so training can connect to actual design and manufacturing steps.

Upskilling courses

The site lists Upskilling under Programs and again under Events & Training, with these named course areas:

Course area What it points to
RTL, Synthesis & Verification Digital design entry through synthesis and verification
Digital IC Physical Design Taking a digital design toward layout
High-Speed SerDes Design High-speed serial interface design
LAB2FAB A path from design work toward fabrication

The page evidence gives the course names but not schedules, prerequisites, fees, or delivery format. To confirm those details, use the Upskilling page under Programs or Events & Training on cmc.ca.

Programs

CMC lists these programs on its site:

  • FABrIC — also appears as a top-level navigation item ("Visit FABrIC"), suggesting it is a major program entry point.
  • CMC basecamp™
  • Upskilling
  • TNT
  • VIE
  • DUET
  • Canadian MNT Labs
  • Subscription — listed among programs; the site's pricing signals include "subscription," but no price or terms are given in the available material.

The site does not describe eligibility, cost, or duration for these programs in the captured content. Treat the list as a map of what exists, then check each program page for terms.

Events and training

CSS 2026 appears under Events & Training, alongside the Upskilling courses. The site also has a News section, Newsletters, and Publications, which are the places to watch for dates and announcements. No dates or agendas for CSS 2026 are included in the available page content.

How training connects to the design-to-fab flow

CMC's stated role is to simplify cost-effective access to design software, prototyping, testing, and packaging for microelectronics, photonics, and sensors. Its service menu shows the practical chain:

  1. EDA tools and cloud hosting — including CMC Cloud for Academics in Canada, EDA services for public cloud, CAD support, and a Cadence Cloud demo.
  2. MPW prototyping — shared-cost prototyping with a published FAB schedule.
  3. Packaging and assembly, fabrication, and MicroFAB access.
  4. Advanced design services and commercial services, plus equipment rental.

Training such as RTL/synthesis/verification and physical design maps onto step 1, while LAB2FAB and the MPW/fabrication services map onto steps 2–3. For a team planning a first chip or sensor run, the sensible sequence is to check the FAB schedule and MPW prototyping page first, then pick the Upskilling course that matches the gap in your team's skills.

Practical next steps

  • Start at cmc.ca and use the Programs menu for Upskilling, FABrIC, basecamp, TNT, VIE, DUET, and Canadian MNT Labs.
  • Use Events & Training for CSS 2026 and course listings.
  • Use Services for MPW prototyping, the FAB schedule, packaging, fabrication, and EDA/cloud tools.
  • Check My Account and Support for access questions; the site shows both in its header.

Because the available page content does not state fees, eligibility, or dates, confirm those on the individual program pages before committing a team or budget.