Project Work II: Realization
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.4.1.I26
| Date | Jul 12 - 14, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Team-based development project applying methods from prior courses: product planning/specification, concept development, and Stage Gate oriented project management.
Technology
Practice modeling of products, processes, and project models; use investigation, benchmarking, and iteration to mature concepts into realizable designs.
Applications
Develop product profiles and ideas, build concepts, and collaboratively design the final product; reflect on execution and outcomes at a meta level.
What you'll explore
- Product planning, specification, and concept development in practice
- Modeling products, processes, and Stage‑Gate project structures
- Investigation and benchmarking to inform design choices
- Team collaboration: market framing, competition, and peer learning
- End‑to‑end realization workflow from concept to final product design
- Meta‑level reflection on project execution and success factors
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Apply methods from previous courses in a real team project.
- Master modeling of products/processes and use Stage‑Gate effectively.
- Plan and steer projects from idea through concept to realization.
- Use benchmarking and investigation to mature concepts into designs.
- Reflect on roles, collaboration, and success at a meta level.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Albert Albers
Prof. Dr.-Ing Albert Albers is a leading expert in product development and engineering design, who served as full professor and head of the Institute for Product Development (IPEK) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His research integrates methods, processes, and system design, focusing on the development of innovative technical systems and the role of humans in engineering. He is internationally recognized for bridging fundamental research and industrial application, contributing to numerous large-scale research projects, publications, and patents. Through his leadership in academia, industry collaboration, and scientific organizations, he has significantly shaped modern product engineering and innovation.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Product development teams driving concepts into realizable designs.
- Project managers and methods engineers applying Stage‑Gate in practice.
- Innovation and concept engineers working with profiling and benchmarking.
- Early‑career professionals consolidating PD methods through project work.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.