Training opportunities

We provide PIC training to enable you to excel and innovate using silicon photonics. We offer a variety of courses tailored to the needs of the community – take advantage of our many opportunities to upskill.

Current training

Keep up to date with our latest PIC training

PIC Bootcamp

The PIC Bootcamp is an immersive training initiative providing participants with hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, packaging and testing of PICs.
This four module programme spread over several months is tailored to equip individuals with the technical know-how and practical skills required to excel in the exciting field of Silicon Photonics.

PIC Bootcamp has concluded for 2026. Register your interest for PIC Bootcamp 2027.

Registration

Spend a day in our cleanroom

Don’t miss your chance to step into our cleanrooms and witness the fabrication of a silicon photonics device right before your eyes!

Sign up to any foundry run to gain access.

In-person training – Introduction to PIC Design with Synopsys Photonic Solutions

This in-person course provides a practical introduction to the design of photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using Synopsys Photonic Solutions. Across four days, participants will gain both theoretical grounding and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including RSoft Device Tools and OptoCompiler.

Coming soon in 2026! Stay tuned.