The DSAC Hosts Graduation Ceremony for VLSI Physical Design Training Course and Opening of Specialized English Program for the Semiconductor Industry

On August 8, 2025, the Da Nang Semiconductor and AI Center (DSAC) held the graduation ceremony for the VLSI – Physical Design training course and launched the Specialized English for the Semiconductor Industry program.

The event was attended by Mr. Ho Quang Buu, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee; Ms. Le Thi Thuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology; representatives from the Management Board of Da Nang High-Tech Park and Industrial Zones; semiconductor enterprises; and representatives of universities and colleges in the city.

Completion of the VLSI – Physical Design Training Course

Mr. Ho Quang Buu awarded the TOP5 excellent students of the VLSI – Physical Design Microcircuit Design Training Class
Mr. Phil Hoang and Mr. Le Hoang Phuc presented certificates of completion to the students.
Mr. Phil Hoang and Mr. Le Hoang Phuc presented certificates of completion to the students.

The VLSI – Physical Design training course was conducted over a 3-month period, totaling 166 hours, including 60 hours of theory and 106 hours of practical sessions. The program was delivered entirely in English and utilized EDA design tools aligned with global industry standards.

The class enrolled 43 participants, including lecturers and students in Electronics & Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, IoT, and Information Technology. Of these, 31 successfully completed the program, with five outstanding graduates receiving special recognition.

The lead instructor was Mr. Phil Hoang – Senior Technical Manager at Skyworks Solutions and co-founder of TreSemi – with sponsorship support from Synopsys and Sovico Group. The course provided in-depth knowledge of physical design in integrated circuits, equipping participants with practical skills in EDA tools to meet the recruitment standards of global technology enterprises.

Launch of Specialized English Program for the Semiconductor Industry

Immediately following the graduation ceremony, DSAC commenced the Specialized English: Professional Communication and Personal Branding in the Semiconductor Industry course. The four-week program is led by Mr. Mark Filshie, a specialist with 18 years of experience in senior technology recruitment across Asia.

The curriculum focuses on essential skills for engineers working in international environments, including professional communication, writing globally competitive CVs, personal storytelling, interview techniques, and optimizing LinkedIn profiles.

Promoting Collaboration and Developing Human Resources


These training programs are the result of close collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and industry experts. They contribute to realizing Da Nang’s vision of becoming a center for training and developing high-quality human resources in the fields of semiconductors, integrated circuits, and artificial intelligence.

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