VLSI Design and Verification Course

8 months course structured to enable students to gain an in-depth exposure to all the aspects of VLSI design and functional verification using all the industry standard tools including Synopsys VCS & Verdi, Mentor Questasim and Cadence Xcelium.

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VLSI Design and Verification Course Overview

Functional verification course for freshers is a 8 months course structured to enable students gain in depth exposure to all the aspects of VLSI design and functional verification. It is one of the exhaustive courses among the courses offered by various institutes


VLSI design and verification course prepares the fresher on all the essential aspects of VLSI front end domain including ASIC flow, advanced digital design, CMOS, SOC design and verification concepts, Verilog, System Verilog, UVM, Linux, version control and scripting. Course also includes training on soft skill for effective interview performance.


Lack of fundamentals in advanced digital design, Analog design and Verilog for design & verification becomes a major deterrent for freshers in finding right career opportunities. VLSI design and verification course offered in both classroom and online mode ensures that fresher is empowered with all the essential skill set required for various job roles in VLSI front end domain. VLSI design and verification course is practical oriented with each aspect of course involving multiple hands on projects. Student progress is tracked using 75 detailed assignments covering all the aspects from digital design, VLSI flow, SOC design & verification, RTL coding, Verilog, System Verilog, RTL debug, UNIX, and PERL/Python scripting.


Advanced Digital Design course focus on all the digital design concepts including combinational logic, sequential logic, circuit design concepts, memory types and other essential things focused in majority of fresher interviews. Course assume minimal exposure to digital design concepts, it starts from basic concepts till advanced concepts including clock domain crossing, synchronisers, timing violation fixing, etc.


Verilog and RTL coding course focus on all Verilog language constructs from practical usage perspective. Training involves 25+ design coding examples focused in fresher interviews.


Systemverilog course gives fresher with required exposure to advanced functional verification concepts. All language constructs are covered with detailed coding examples involving more than 200 examples. Course also offers exposure to standard on-chip communication protocols and verification IP development for AXI. UVM essentials course will emphasis on UVM language constructs and UVC development for AHB Protocol.


RTL debug course will focus on training student with important debug concepts including schematic tracing, RTL tracing, RTL & TB coding issues, etc.


Linux OS course ensures that student gets accustomed to industry work environment. Training also includes exposure to Makefile, revision management and all essential UNIX concepts.


Scripting course will focus PERL essential concepts. It will help student gain exposure to file management, regular expressions, Object oriented PERL, PERL modules and PERL usage in industry. Soft skill training will prepare student on how to face interviews effectively, right body language, etc.


VLSI design and verification course is also targeted for engineers working in non-VLSI domains and planning to make career in VLSI.


Students planning to pursue complex projects after this course can do by paying a nominal fee. Institute offers more than 30+ other projects based on industry standard protocols like USB3.0, PCIe, UFS, SATA, DDR, DMA, AMBA, Bridge and Ethernet MAC etc.

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VLSI Design and Verification Course Modules

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Key Features

8-Month In-Depth Program Covering Full VLSI Design Flow
1-on-1 Mentor Support to Guide Your Learning Journey
Hands-On Projects Based on Real Industry Case Studies
75+ Assignments to Strengthen Design and Verification Skills
Mock Interviews and Soft Skills to Boost Job Readiness
Access to the Latest Industry Tools and Expert Faculty Support

Who All Can Attend This VLSI Design and Verification Course?

This course is designed for individuals aspiring to build or enhance a career in semiconductor design and verification. Whether you're just starting out or transitioning from related domains, it equips you with industry-relevant skills and tools.
Fresh Engineering Graduates (ECE/EEE/Instrumentation)
VLSI Design Engineers
RTL Design Engineers
Verification Engineers
FPGA Engineers
ASIC Design/Test Engineers
Hardware Design Engineers
Embedded System Engineers
SoC Integration Engineers
Postgraduates/PhD Scholars in Microelectronics or VLSI
Fresh Engineering Graduates (ECE/EEE/Instrumentation)
VLSI Design Engineers
RTL Design Engineers
Verification Engineers
FPGA Engineers
ASIC Design/Test Engineers
Hardware Design Engineers
Embedded System Engineers
SoC Integration Engineers
Postgraduates/PhD Scholars in Microelectronics or VLSI
Pre-requisites To Take VLSI Design and Verification Course
  • No Pre-requisites, as the course covers all aspects from scratch.

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This is a crucial role focused on ensuring that the integrated circuit (IC) design works correctly before manufacturing. You'll be involved in creating test plans, developing test environments using languages like SystemVerilog and methodologies like UVM, running simulations, and finding and fixing design bugs. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a keen eye for detail. You'll work closely with the design engineers throughout the process.

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VLSI Design and Verification Course Benefits

For fresh graduates, the VLSI Design and Verification course serves as a direct gateway into one of the most in-demand and innovation-driven sectors of the tech industry. With semiconductor and chip design playing a central role in devices ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles, this course provides essential technical grounding in RTL design, verification methodologies, and tools like Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM. It bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications, enabling a smooth transition into core VLSI roles and making candidates industry-ready from day one.

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Course Completion: Students must successfully complete all modules and adhere to the attendance criteria specified by the institute.
Assignments and Projects: Submission and satisfactory evaluation of all assigned tasks, lab exercises, and any major projects undertaken during the course.
Internal Assessments: Performance in periodic tests, quizzes, and evaluations conducted throughout the duration of the training program.
Final Examination: Passing a comprehensive final examination (theory and/or practical) that assesses overall understanding of VLSI design and verification concepts.
Project Evaluation (if applicable): For courses with significant project work, a final evaluation of the project's implementation, documentation, and presentation.
Certificate Issuance: Upon successfully meeting all the above criteria, VLSI GURU issues a certificate of completion, validating the trainee's acquired skills.
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Please note, ‘VLSI Functional verification training’, ‘VLSI front end training for freshers’ and ‘VLSI design and verification training for freshers’ are all same courses and refer to the current course you are seeing.


Projects are the most significant part of any engineers(both fresher and experienced) resume. Every resume will by default have Verilog, SV and UVM. It is the projects that differentiate your resume from other resumes, which essentially helps your chances of getting through the interviews.


Below is the list of projects student will be doing as part of six months training. Student will be doing all these projects from scratch. These projects will provide student with expertise on par with a 2 to 3 years experienced engineer, in terms of all the skill set required. Student can work on additional projects to enhance resume for experienced job role.


By working on below projects, student will get familiar with:

  • majority of standard protocols(AXI, AHB, APB, SPI, I2C, UART, etc)
  • Industry standard simulation tools like Questasim & VCS
  • Gain debug expertise
  • RTL coding and TB development
  • RISC-V based SV Verification project

Ethernet MAC is MAC core with transmit and receive logic working at 100Mbps. Design consists of five sub modules including DMA controller, MII, transmit, receive and control module. Course also covers the MAC 802.3 protocol standard.

This project provides student with detailed exposure to complete functional verification flow starting from reading the specification till coverage report generation and regression analysis. Student will get exposure to regression setup, coverage analysis and scoreboard development. This project is also good for working professionals whose work is generally confined to limited aspects of verification flow and want to get quick hands on exposure to complete flow.

What student learns from this project:

  • Understand various 802 standards and more specifically 802.3 standard
  • Understand various layers in OSI reference model and significance of network layer and MAC layer.
  • Understand the whole process of functional verification flow starting from Specification to coverage analysis and closure.
  • Ethernet MAC Specification detailed overview
  • Design specification
  • Listing down features, scenarios
  • Developing testplan
  • Testbench architecture
  • Testbench component coding
  • Functional coverage coding
  • Register model coding and integration
  • Assertion development
  • Testbench component integration
  • Sanity Testcase coding
  • Functional Testcase coding
  • Regression setup using Python
  • Regression debug
  • coverage report generation and analysis

AXI3.0 is an AMBA protocol used for high performance applications. AXI3.0 supports various features like out of order transactions, burst transfers, cacheble and bufferable transactions few among various features supported.

VIP was developed to work as both master and slave. Developed all the VIP components and validated VIP for various AXI features.

What student learns from this project:

  • Develop VIP Architecture to be compatible with both master and slave behavior
  • List down AXI features and develop testplan for validating AHB VIP
  • Develop AXI VIP components
  • Integrated AXI Master VIP with slave VIP
  • Develop sanity testcases and debug the same
  • Develop functional tests and debug the same
  • Regression setup and closing of VIP validation using coverage criteria

Memory testbench was setup for configurable number of agents. Implemented the concept of semaphores to avoid the conflict from multiple agent concurrent access. Also developed reference model and checker to check memory write read behaviour. This project was done to gain practical exposure to System Verilog language constructs.

What student learns from this project:

  • Develop TB Architecture to be compatible with configurable number agent.
  • List down design features and develop testplan
  • Develop and integrate TB components.
  • Develop sanity testcases and debug the same
  • Develop functional tests and debug the same

FIFO is a design block used for connecting components working at either same or different frequencies. This project covers all the UVM TB setup for asynchronous FIFO. This project is focused on teaching UVM constructs from practical usage perspective.

What student learns in this project:

  • Understand the functionality of Synchronous and Asynchronous FIFO
  • Understand how to fix clock domain crossing issues in Asynchronous FIFO due to design working in two different clock domains, to avoid race and glitch conditions
  • Develop Synchronous and Asynchronous FIFO design using Verilog
  • Develop Test bench for Synchronous and Asynchronous FIFO design using Verilog
  • Understand how to setup UVM TB for a design with 2 master interface
  • Get hands on exposure to all UVM constructs
  • Listing down features, scenarios – useful for interviews
  • Develop test bench architecture using virtual sequencer
  • Develop write and read interface agents
  • Integrate both agents to the test bench
  • Implement various test cases
  • How to use virtual sequencer and virtual sequences in test case coding
  • Regression setup and coverage analysis

SPI Controller is design block that acts as an interface between processor and SPI slaves. SPI architecture is based on one master and multiple slaves.

SPI controller has 2 interfaces, one is APB interface used for configuring the SPI registers, address and data, other is SPI interface used for connecting with SPI slaves. SPI uses SCLK, MOSI, MISO and CS to connect master to slave.

What student learns from this project:

  • SPI protocol, architecture, components, signals
  • SPI timing diagram – writes, reads
  • SPI controller verilog coding
  • SPI controller test bench development and test case coding

Interrupt is an important aspect of processor and peripheral communication in any SOC. This project focused on learning Interrupt controller verilog coding and TB development.

What student learns from this project:

  • Understand the important of Interrupt in an SOC
  • Understand how the interrupt logic works in processor and peripheral communication
  • Develop the Interrupt controller architecture with processor and peripheral interfacing
  • Develop the Verilog code for Interrupt controller
  • Learn the concept of setting up test bench for complex design
  • Develop different test cases for various interrupt handling possibilities

Memory is developed using DEPTH, WIDTH and SIZE parameters to implement a configurable memory. The design and Test bench developed in Verilog language with multiple testcases. This project is focused on learning Verilog from practical use case perspective. 


What student learns from this project:
  • Develop memory verilog code with different parameters
  • Understand memory using KB, MB, GB format. Learning calculations for Address Width calculation
  • Develop TB Architecture using front door and back door access tasks
  • Learn the concept of task usage in configurable test bench setup
  • Learn the concept of testcases in design verification
  • How to analyze the waveform for checking memory write/reads
  • Develop functional tests and debug the same

PISO(Parallel In Serial Out) and SIPO (Serial In Parallel Out) are required for Serialising and De-serialising data at PHY interface. These has two interfaces for data driving from parallel interface on one side to serial interface on another side and vice versa. It collects the serial incoming data and pushes in to shift register and drives it out to upper layers as a parallel data. It collects parallel incoming data from upper layers and drives it on serial interface. Design also includes buffer to achieve non-blocking data transfers in both transmit and receive paths. 

What student learns from this project:

  • RTL Coding for both transmit and receive paths
  • RTL integration
  • Setting up Testbench and testbench component coding.
  • Testplan development
  • Testcase coding

CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) is an important concept in VLSI high speed protocols. This project is focused on learning the CRC generation logic for a bit vector using the standard CRC polynomials for CRC5, CRC16 and CRC32.

What student learns from this project:

  • Understand the purpose of CRC in high speed protocols
  • Understand the logic used in CRC calculation, and how it differs from binary division logic
  • Develop the Verilog code for the CRC calculation
  • Develop TB for CRC logic checking

Clock is important aspect of every electronic design. This project focused on understanding clock generation for a user provided frequency, duty cycle and jitter. 


What student learns from this project:
  • Understand the important of clock in electronic designs
  • Understand how to convert frequency to time period, Hz/KHz/MHz/GHz to sec/ms/us/ns/ps
  • Develop the Verilog code for clock generation using user provided frequency, duty cycle and jitter
  • Learn usage of $value$plusargs for reading user arguments
  • Learn usage of $value$plusargs for reading user arguments
  • Develop TB for clock generation logic checking
  • Understand importance of time step in clock generation logic
  • RTL coding and verification of Dynamic pattern detector and overlapping & non-overlapping pattern detector
  • RTL coding and verification of Dual port RAM
  • Parameterizable full adder
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No pre-requisites. Good to know C language & exposure to Digital Design concepts

  • Each aspect of course is supported by lot of practical examples
  • Dedicated full day lab sessions to ensure student does complete testbench development from scratch
  • Yes, You will have option to view the recorded videos of course for the sessions missed
  • You will have option to repeat the course any time in next 1 year
  • Yes, the Course fee also includes support for doubt clarification sessions even after course completion
  • You have the option to mail your queries
  • Option to meet in person to clarify doubts

Yes, VLSI is a highly rewarding career with global demand. As electronic devices become more advanced, the need for skilled chip designers and verification engineers continues to grow, offering attractive salaries and job stability.

Yes, VLSI involves hardware description languages like Verilog, VHDL, and SystemVerilog for design and verification. Basic programming concepts and logical thinking are important.

To become a verification engineer, you should learn digital design fundamentals, SystemVerilog, UVM methodology, and simulation tools. Enrolling in a VLSI verification course can provide hands-on experience and placement support.

Entry-level VLSI verification engineers in India typically earn between ₹4 to ₹8 LPA, depending on skills, location, and company. With experience, salaries can significantly increase, especially in product-based firms.

Yes, at VLSI Guru, we offer both online and offline VLSI courses, making it convenient for working professionals and students to learn from anywhere.

Yes, VLSI Guru provides dedicated placement support, including mock interviews, resume building, and access to hiring partners in the VLSI industry.

VLSI Guru offers specialized programs in front-end VLSI design, RTL coding, functional verification using SystemVerilog/UVM, and more. Both short-term and long-term programs are available.

You’ll learn Verilog, SystemVerilog, and scripting languages like Tcl and Python. These are essential for design, verification, and automation tasks.

Students get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like ModelSim, QuestaSim, Xilinx Vivado, Synopsys VCS, and Cadence tools.

You can work as a Design Engineer, Verification Engineer, RTL Engineer, Physical Design Engineer, DFT Engineer, or Application Engineer, depending on your training and interests.

VLSI Guru’s trainers are industry professionals and VLSI experts with years of hands-on experience. They are selected based on technical proficiency, industry exposure, and teaching aptitude.

You’ll work on real-world projects such as ALU design, UART protocol implementation, FSM-based control logic, testbenches using UVM, and SoC verification setups.

By offering project-based learning, exposure to real tools, mock interviews, mentorship, and continuous assessment, VLSI Guru ensures students are industry-ready by the end.

You can enroll by visiting the VLSIGuru website, filling out the inquiry form, or contacting the admissions team directly for counseling and course guidance.

On successful completion, you will receive a VLSIGuru course completion certificate, and in some programs, additional certification based on partner tools or industry collaborations.

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in the semiconductor industry? Enroll in a comprehensive VLSI Design and Verification course for freshers and unlock exciting job opportunities in one of the most in-demand tech domains. Whether you're a recent graduate or just starting your journey in electronics, the right course can lay the foundation for your success.


For those new to the field, choosing a VLSI Design and Verification course for beginners is essential. These programs are tailored to cover both theoretical and practical aspects, including digital design, Verilog, SystemVerilog, RTL coding, and verification methodologies like UVM. With hands-on labs and real-world projects, beginners gain confidence and skills to excel in interviews and on-the-job tasks.


Finding the right VLSI design training institute is key to mastering the core concepts and tools used in the industry. Look for an institute that offers expert faculty, industry-relevant curriculum, placement assistance, and access to simulation tools and EDA software. A well-structured training program ensures you understand every stage of the VLSI design and verification flow, from specification to tape-out.


In addition to technical training, top institutes also offer soft skill development, mock interviews, and resume-building workshops to prepare students for the job market. The goal is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations. Some training institutes even have tie-ups with leading semiconductor companies, increasing your chances of placement.


You can also consider flexible VLSI design classes if you are balancing studies or work. Many institutes offer both online and offline options, weekend batches, and recorded sessions for better convenience and accessibility.


In summary, whether you're a fresher or a beginner, choosing the right VLSI Design and Verification course from a reputed VLSI design training institute can significantly boost your career prospects. With the right guidance and training, you can become a skilled VLSI engineer ready to take on challenging roles in ASIC/FPGA design, verification, or physical design.


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