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Course details
VLSI Design
Design integrated circuits from RTL to physical layout.
Taught by Arjun Patel · VLSI Mentor
CertificateIncluded on completion
Lifetime access
Revisit lessons anytime after you enroll.
Mentor support
Learn with guidance from industry experts.
Career-ready skills
Practical modules aligned to real roles.
Overview
What this course covers
Enter the world of semiconductor design. Learn digital design, Verilog, and the VLSI flow from RTL coding through synthesis to physical design of modern chips.
Outcome
Finish with practical skills and a portfolio-ready project in VLSI Design you can use for jobs, freelancing, or your next role.
Skills
What you'll learn
Digital design fundamentals
Verilog HDL coding
RTL design and simulation
Logic synthesis
Physical design flow
Timing and verification
Audience
Who this course is for
Beginners
Starting VLSI Design from scratch and want a clear path.
Students & grads
Building a portfolio and interview-ready skills.
Working pros
Upskilling into hardware roles with practical projects.
Before you start
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Curiosity and consistency to practise weekly
- Open to learners of every background
Syllabus
Curriculum overview
8 modules · week-by-week topics · labs · certificate on completion
01Week 1: Digital Design Basics
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering digital design basics.
Topics covered
- Principles
- Process & critique
- Tool practice
- Portfolio piece
Lab: Practice lab: Digital Design Basics
02Week 2: Verilog HDL
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering verilog hdl.
Topics covered
- Concept overview
- Guided walkthrough
- Hands-on exercise
- Checkpoint review
Lab: Practice lab: Verilog HDL
03Week 3: RTL Design
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering rtl design.
Topics covered
- Principles
- Process & critique
- Tool practice
- Portfolio piece
Lab: Practice lab: RTL Design
04Week 4: Simulation & Verification
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering simulation & verification.
Topics covered
- Concept overview
- Guided walkthrough
- Hands-on exercise
- Checkpoint review
Lab: Practice lab: Simulation & Verification
05Week 5: Logic Synthesis
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering logic synthesis.
Topics covered
- Concept overview
- Guided walkthrough
- Hands-on exercise
- Checkpoint review
Lab: Practice lab: Logic Synthesis
06Week 6: Physical Design Flow
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering physical design flow.
Topics covered
- Principles
- Process & critique
- Tool practice
- Portfolio piece
Lab: Practice lab: Physical Design Flow
07Week 7: Timing Analysis
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering timing analysis.
Topics covered
- Concept overview
- Guided walkthrough
- Hands-on exercise
- Checkpoint review
Lab: Practice lab: Timing Analysis
08Week 8: VLSI Project
Hands-on lessons and a guided exercise covering vlsi project.
Topics covered
- Problem definition
- Build & iterate
- Demo / presentation
- Mentor review
Lab: Practice lab: VLSI Project
After the course
You'll walk away ready
By completing this course, you will have the practical skills and a portfolio project in VLSI Design to confidently move forward in your career.
- Job-ready hardware fundamentals
- A completed capstone you can showcase
- Certificate of completion from Syncpedia
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