Integrated Product Development
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.1.2.I26
| Date | Nov 17 - 20, 2026 |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,400€ |
Fundamentals
Teaches professional product design that aligns customer needs with company goals; introduces integrated, customer‑centric development principles.
Technology
Uses customer information and data to steer design decisions; covers practical methods, processes, and tools for integrated development execution.
Applications
Apply client‑centered methods to plan, optimize, and implement design processes delivering value for users and business stakeholders.
What you'll explore
- Customer‑centric principles for integrated product development
- Translating client needs and company goals into design requirements
- Using customer information to guide and optimize design processes
- Practical methods and tools for planning and executing design work
- Cross‑functional collaboration and decision‑making in development
- Case‑oriented exercises to apply integrated PD practices in real scenarios
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Design professionally by balancing customer needs and company objectives.
- Use customer data to inform decisions and streamline design processes.
- Apply practical, client‑centered methods in integrated development.
- Plan and execute design activities effectively across functions.
- Deliver outcomes that create user value and meet business targets.
Taught by recognized experts in Integrated Product Development
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
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 developers and designers aligning solutions with customer needs.
- Project managers and systems engineers orchestrating integrated PD.
- Product owners and innovation managers using customer data in decisions.
- Early‑career professionals seeking practical methods for client‑centered design.
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.