Curriculum Directory
15 Structured Learning Paths
From digital logic foundations to advanced physical design and timing signoff. 150 self-paced modules, completely free and open.
Foundations
Foundations
Digital circuits, binary logic, HDL description, and functional verification.
Digital Electronics
Master the fundamentals of digital logic, from binary arithmetic to error correction codes.
Verilog
Learn Verilog from scratch — from your first module to synthesizable RTL design.
Hardware Protocols
Understand the bus and serial protocols that connect chips — from handshakes to AXI.
Design Verification
From first testbench to UVM mastery — learn the verification methodologies used in industry.
Clock Domain Crossing
Safely transfer data between clock domains — from metastability to async FIFOs.
Backend & Signoff (RTL to GDSII)
Backend & Signoff (RTL to GDSII)
Physical implementation, clock tree synthesis, routing, STA, and signoff checks.
Synthesis
Transform RTL into gates — master the synthesis flow from constraints to QoR.
Physical Design
From floorplan to tapeout — master the physical implementation of digital chips.
Static Timing Analysis
Analyze timing paths, close timing, and ensure your design meets specs.
Physical Verification
Ensure your layout is manufacturable — DRC, LVS, ERC, and advanced checks.
Low Power Design & UPF
Master power management — from clock gating to UPF-based power-aware design.
Design for Test
Make your chips testable — scan chains, ATPG, MBIST, and DFT flows.
Tools & Career
Tools & Career
EDA scripting automation, Linux fundamentals, roadmap planning, and interview prep.
TCL for EDA
Learn the scripting language that powers every EDA tool — from variables to report parsing.
Linux for VLSI
Navigate the Linux environment where all VLSI work happens — from shells to remote servers.
Interview Q&A
Ace your VLSI interviews — curated questions for synthesis, PD, and STA roles.
Career Roadmap
Plan your VLSI career — from choosing a domain to landing your first role.
NPTEL & YouTube Video Course Library
74 curated free video courses from NPTEL IITs and Neso Academy / VLSI Academy playlists, mapped to these learning paths.