Semiconductor production process planning

Microcredential
Online
delivery
Advanced
level
3
courses

Semiconductor innovations are fueling breakthrough performance across countless industries, and that performance starts on the production floor. When you earn a Microcredential in Semiconductor Production Process Planning online from Oregon State University, you’ll gain advanced knowledge in production planning and control that will ensure that you — and your organization — stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

Learn to collect and analyze process data, align material requirements with demand and yields, and create flexible production schedules that balance key targets like throughput and responsiveness. By applying industrial and systems engineering principles, you'll gain the expertise to design and oversee efficient, data-driven semiconductor manufacturing workflows, preparing you for roles in the semiconductor industry like production supervisor, process engineer and operations manager.

Coursework (12 credits)

This is an advanced-level microcredential that is designed for those with previous experience in a subject. These offerings provide in-depth training so you can build specialized skills that will help you excel in your field. Often, advanced microcredentials require some prerequisite college courses.

Not all courses are currently available in the schedule of classes. Check back later for course details.

Prerequisite courses

Before you enroll in the microcredential courses listed above, you must complete certain prerequisites. 

To enroll in IE 255:

To enroll in IE 355:

To enroll in IE 367:

Note: Some prerequisite courses may have additional prerequisites. See the schedule of classes and search for the specific course for more details.

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Skills you’ll gain

The in-demand skills you'll develop as a student in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up in your career.

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Descriptive statistics and data visualization
  • Statistical inference
  • System analysis and improvement
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Production scheduling
  • Materials and capacity planning

Additional details

Oregon State microcredentials consist of at least three courses and 8 credits that follow OSU’s quarterly term calendar. All microcredentials are delivered online and some microcredentials may be offered on campus. All course credits used to complete a microcredential must be completed at Oregon State and transfer credit and placement tests may not be used toward microcredential course credits. Read other important microcredential details » 

Microcredentials allow you to gain specialized skills in focused subject areas in less time than it takes to complete a full degree or certificate program. Typically, you can complete a microcredential in nine to 12 months. All microcredential courses follow the same term schedule as on-campus courses and are not self-paced. Learn more about course delivery methods »

Once you complete all classes in this microcredential, you'll receive a digital badge from Oregon State University. You can add the digital badge to your résumé and on LinkedIn, GitHub or other social media profiles. It provides employers with proof of the skills and discipline-specific knowledge you gained from the microcredential. Oregon State's digital badges are issued by Credly, the world's largest digital credential network.

Completing a microcredential is dependent on course availability, term offerings, course sequencing and any required prerequisites. Connect with the OSU Ecampus enrollment services team to better understand when courses in this microcredential are delivered to help you create a timeline for application and enrollment. You can also explore the schedule of classes to preview course availability.

  • Apply to earn a microcredential as a current student: If you’re a current OSU student interested in pursuing a microcredential online, please submit this form. Note: You must complete at least one of the microcredential courses after having been accepted into the microcredential.

You can find detailed tuition information for microcredential offerings on the tuition rates webpage. Please note: If you are pursuing a standalone microcredential as a nondegree student, you will not qualify for federal financial aid.

If you are pursuing a microcredential as a current student in an OSU degree or certificate program, you will be charged your program's tuition rate (if differential tuition is applicable). 

Earning a microcredential is a great way to develop a skill set that current and future employers are looking for. If your employer offers a tuition benefit program, you may be able to enroll online with Oregon State and receive a tuition scholarship that makes your student experience more affordable. You can also learn about the organizations OSU collaborates with to offer direct tuition benefit programs for online learners.

For questions about the microcredential, including admissions and curriculum information, please contact Hector Vergara in the College of Engineering, at hector.vergara@oregonstate.edu.

Once you complete a microcredential in semiconductor production process planning, enhance your skills with a microcredential in semiconductor facilities design and management. Completing both microcredentials will prepare you to provide a full suite of engineering services to support the planning and designing of facilities and systems used in semiconductor device production.