Product Development Processes and Activities
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.2.2.I26
| Date | Feb 22, 2027 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 990€ |
Fundamentals
Teaches professional execution of design work by aligning client needs with company goals and positioning PD within overall enterprise processes.
Technology
Introduces tools and methods for systematic process planning (e.g., Poka Yoke, Kano model, Mind Map, Meta Plan) and data driven decision support.
Applications
Apply portfolio and value analysis and design guidelines to plan and optimize PD activities in a goal oriented, customer centric manner.
What you'll explore
- Role of PD processes within the company’s overall process landscape
- Systematic planning of PD activities with established tools and methods
- Using customer insights to guide and optimize design processes
- Applying Poka‑Yoke, Kano model, Mind Mapping, and Meta‑Plan in practice
- Portfolio analysis, value analysis, and design guidelines for decision support
- Core and supporting activities of PD; planning activities in a goal‑oriented way
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Classify PD within the total of entrepreneurial processes.
- Plan PD processes systematically using proven tools and methods.
- Leverage customer information to support and optimize design work.
- Apply portfolio/value analysis and design guidelines effectively.
- Plan activities in a goal‑oriented, customer‑centric manner.
Taught by recognized experts in Product Development Processes and Activities
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 structuring PD activities.
- Process and project managers planning customer‑centric development.
- Quality and methods engineers applying PD tools and analyses.
- Early‑career professionals seeking a solid foundation in PD processes.
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.