Learn the fundamentals of vacuum technology with this microcredential

From semiconductor fabrication to aerospace systems, vacuum technology plays a key role in modern manufacturing.
The Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology and Practices microcredential offers a hands-on introduction to this critical field, giving you the opportunity to work directly with real equipment and industry-level components .
In this 10-hour course, you will:
- Learn how vacuum systems are used across industries.
- Build and test a working vacuum chamber.
- Work with sensors, pumps and measurement systems.
- Gain insight into pressure measurement and leak detection.
Designed for beginners, this program is a great way to explore career pathways in semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace and electronics.
Participants will earn a digital microcredential from ASU, helping demonstrate their skills to future employers.
The course costs $25 for ASU students.
Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology and Practices microcredential day one
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5–9 p.m.
Polytechnic campus
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Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology and Practices microcredential day two
Friday, May 1, 2026
1–7 p.m.
Polytechnic campus
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