Certificate Program: Integrated Product Development by ASD - Agile Systems Design
This certificate program combines four complementary short courses in a structured learning path.
Participants who successfully complete the Certificate Program and pass the final examination receive the corresponding ECTS credits. These credits are fully recognized as one module within the HECTOR School Master of Science program.
Participants build a broad understanding of Integrated Product Development by ASD – Agile Systems Design, covering mission and vision in product development, integrated product development, industrial design engineering, and data structures and algorithms for intelligent engineering. The program further explores how agile collaboration, design-driven innovation, and intelligent algorithms interact to enable cross-functional, market-ready, and technology-driven product solutions across all development stages.
General Information
| Date | Nov 16 - 27, 2026 |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Cost | 3,950€ |
Further questions?
Martina Waldner
Senior Program Consultant
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Program Structure
This certificate program combines four complementary short courses in a structured learning path.
Participants build a broad understanding of Integrated Product Development by ASD – Agile Systems Design, covering mission-driven strategy, agile development methods, industrial design engineering, and data-driven engineering practices. The program further explores how cross-functional collaboration, user-centered innovation, and intelligent algorithms interact to enable holistic, market-ready, and technology-driven product solutions across all development stages.
Mission and Vision in Product Development
Introduction to Mission and Vision in Product Development, covering core concepts of strategic product positioning, purpose-driven design, and leadership-driven frameworks to align organizational goals with innovative, customer-centric, and long-term product visions.
| Date | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Duration | 1 day |
Integrated Product Development
Introduction to Integrated Product Development, covering core concepts of cross-disciplinary collaboration, agile development methodologies, and systematic approaches for developing holistic, market-driven, and technologically mature product solutions across all lifecycle stages.
| Date | Nov 17 - 20, 2026 |
| Duration | 4 days |
Industrial Design Engineering
Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering, covering core concepts of user-centered design, ergonomics, aesthetics, and manufacturing constraints, and approaches for developing functional, appealing, and sustainable product solutions that balance form, usability, and technical feasibility.
| Date | Nov 23 - 25, 2026 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Data Structures and Algorithms for Intelligent Engineering
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms for Intelligent Engineering, covering core concepts of algorithmic problem-solving, data organization and processing, and approaches for implementing efficient, scalable computational solutions to optimize product development, performance, and decision-making in intelligent engineering applications.
| Date | Nov 26 - 27, 2026 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Who should attend
This certificate program is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to integrated product development by ASD – Agile Systems Design
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Technical product managers and development engineers
Professionals creating innovative solutions while integrating cross-functional agile methodologies and industrial design principles. -
Quality managers and system engineers
Experts ensuring high standards through early-stage validation, robust development processes, and compliance-focused practices. -
Industrial designers and HMI specialists
Creatives shaping user-centered product experiences while aligning with performance, manufacturability, and agile development workflows. -
Data and AI/ML engineers
Specialists applying intelligent algorithms and data structures to inform engineering decisions, optimization, and predictive maintenance. -
Agile coaches and transformation leaders
Professionals leading cross-functional teams in adaptive development frameworks, fostering collaboration between engineering, design, and data science. -
Researchers and early-career academics
Academics and PhD candidates focused on agile systems design, digital engineering, and sustainable product innovation. -
Consultants and innovation strategists
Advisors supporting organizations in adopting agile, integrated approaches to accelerate time-to-market and enhance competitiveness.
Ready to join the full certificate program?
Book the complete program to benefit from a coherent learning journey across all four certificate courses.