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Product Design Engineering- CPD Certified

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Summary

Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
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Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Did you know that product design engineering is an ever-growing field, contributing over £15 billion to the UK economy each year? With a rise in technological innovations and sustainability becoming a top priority, companies are continuously seeking experts to drive design solutions that are efficient, innovative, and commercially viable. Enrol in our Product Design Engineering course to gain essential skills that will propel your career forward.

This course offers a deep dive into product design engineering, covering everything from CAD to sustainability. You'll explore key topics like prototyping, manufacturing, and human factors, ensuring you’re well-equipped to handle diverse design challenges. With a strong focus on modern technologies, this course prepares you to lead in a competitive global market.

The curriculum is carefully crafted, ensuring you develop a robust understanding of the complete design process. With modules designed by industry professionals, you'll learn critical skills to innovate products, understand market needs, and create solutions that benefit both businesses and users.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the core principles of product design engineering.
  • Apply design innovation techniques for effective solutions.
  • Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for products.
  • Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for detailed modelling.
  • Develop prototypes and models for product testing.
  • Analyse mechanics and structural aspects in designs.
  • Integrate electronics and embedded systems into products.
  • Assess human factors and usability in product design.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

1
section
14
lectures
4h 1m
total
    • 1: Module 01 Introduction to Product Design Engineering 15:10
    • 2: Module 02 Principles of Design and Innovation 14:25
    • 3: Module 03 Materials and Manufacturing Processes 16:27
    • 4: Module 04 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 16:40
    • 5: Module 05 Prototyping and Model Making 15:56
    • 6: Module 06 Mechanics and Structural Design 17:07
    • 7: Module 07 Electronics and Embedded Systems in Design 17:29
    • 8: Module 08 Human Factors and Usability Engineering 16:20
    • 9: Module 09 Sustainability in Product Design 16:37
    • 10: Module 10 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) 17:49
    • 11: Module 11 Project Management in Product Design 19:03
    • 12: Module 12 Intellectual Property and Legal Considerations 19:29
    • 13: Module 13 Marketing and Commercialisation of Products 19:48
    • 14: Module 14 Emerging Technologies in Product Design Engineering 18:16

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Description

Module Descriptions:

  1. Introduction to Product Design Engineering: Overview of the product design process, career pathways, and essential design principles.
  2. Principles of Design and Innovation: Focus on creative problem-solving and innovative strategies in product design.
  3. Materials and Manufacturing Processes: Study the properties of materials and their role in manufacturing.
  4. Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Learn to design, model, and simulate products using CAD software.
  5. Prototyping and Model Making: Explore techniques for building and testing physical prototypes.
  6. Mechanics and Structural Design: Understand the mechanics behind structural elements in design.
  7. Electronics and Embedded Systems in Design: Introduction to integrating electronics and systems into products.
  8. Human Factors and Usability Engineering: Study how human interaction influences design and usability.
  9. Sustainability in Product Design: Explore sustainable design principles to reduce environmental impact.
  10. Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA): Learn to design products for ease of manufacturing and assembly.
  11. Project Management in Product Design: Manage design projects effectively, from concept to completion.
  12. Intellectual Property and Legal Considerations: Understand intellectual property rights and legal aspects in design.
  13. Marketing and Commercialisation of Products: Learn strategies to bring a product to market successfully.
  14. Emerging Technologies in Product Design Engineering: Investigate cutting-edge technologies transforming product design.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring product design engineers aiming to build a strong foundation.
  • Engineers interested in diversifying their skills into design and innovation.
  • Individuals passionate about creating sustainable, market-driven products.
  • Entrepreneurs looking to bring new product ideas to life efficiently.
  • Professionals seeking to advance their career in product development.

Requirements

No formal qualification is required.

Career path

  • Product Designer: £30,000 - £45,000 per year
  • Mechanical Engineer: £32,000 - £50,000 per year
  • CAD Designer: £28,000 - £42,000 per year
  • Prototyping Specialist: £30,000 - £48,000 per year
  • Design Engineer: £34,000 - £55,000 per year
  • Innovation Consultant: £40,000 - £60,000 per year

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