The people behind the training

About
PT International

Semiconductor knowledge.
A teacher’s perspective.

PT International LLC (PTI) helps professionals and corporate teams understand semiconductor technology—from the fundamentals to the processes shaping today’s industry.

Founded in 1978 by Dennis “Denny” Frye, PTI brings technical subjects into focus through live online instruction, public seminars, and training at your facility.

Meet our founder
Denny Frye, founder and CEO of PT International
Founder & CEODennis “Denny” FryeSemiconductor education since 1978

Experience, shared

Making complex
subjects clear.

Meet the educator who founded PTI.

Denny’s teaching connects semiconductor theory with its practical applications. His experience spans device physics, semiconductor manufacturing, and the wider technology ecosystem, with instruction for both technical and non-technical audiences.

SEMI’s biography records more than 3,000 semiconductor technology seminars taught since 1978, including onsite instruction at companies such as Intel, Apple, Applied Materials, and NVIDIA.

Read Denny’s biography at SEMI

Our approach

What guides
our teaching.

Focused instruction, current subject matter, and a close understanding of your team’s needs.

  1. Excellence in instruction

    Carefully developed curricula and clear explanations connect technical concepts to the work participants do.

  2. A curriculum that evolves

    As the industry advances, our subjects extend from semiconductor fundamentals to advanced manufacturing, 3D packaging, and AI chip architectures.

  3. Partnership with your team

    We work with organizations to tailor training to participants’ roles, technical interests, and experience.

  4. Training with global reach

    Live online classes, public seminars, and onsite programs bring semiconductor education to professionals worldwide.

Industry connection

A training partner
of SEMI University.

SEMI University

PT International partners with SEMI University to bring semiconductor training directly to organizations. Programs can draw on an established curriculum or be customized around a team’s objectives.

Explore the partnership at SEMI

Your next step

Put that knowledge
to work.

Explore a subject, find an upcoming class, or talk with us about training for your team.