Certificate Program: Systems and Cases
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 systems and cases in product development, covering systems engineering, test-based development, eco-design methodology of sustainability, and hands-on project work in realization. The program further explores how systems thinking, test-driven validation, sustainable design, and practical implementation interact to enable robust, efficient, and market-ready product development across all stages.
General Information
| Date | Jul 12 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Cost | 3,950€ |
Further questions?
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Senior Program Consultant
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Program Stucture
This certificate program combines four complementary short courses in a structured learning path.
Participants build a broad understanding of systems and cases in product development, covering systems engineering, test-based development, eco-design methodology of sustainability, and hands-on project work in realization. The program further explores how systems thinking, test-driven validation, sustainable design, and practical implementation interact to enable robust, efficient, and market-ready product development across all stages.
Project Work II: Realization
Introduction to Project Work II: Realization, covering core concepts of concept implementation, hands-on system development, and practical application of product development methods, enabling participants to realize, integrate, and validate technical solutions in a team-based project setting.
| Date | Jul 12 - 14, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Test Based Development
Introduction to Test-Based Development, covering core concepts of systematic testing strategies, verification and validation methods, and test-driven design principles, enabling the reliable development, evaluation, and improvement of robust and high-quality technical systems.
| Date | Jul 14 - 16, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
Systems Engineering
Introduction to Systems Engineering, covering core concepts of holistic system lifecycle management, requirements engineering, and system architecture, enabling the structured design, integration, and validation of complex technical systems across disciplines and stakeholders.
| Date | Jul 19 - 21, 2027 |
| Duration | 3 days |
Eco-Design Methodology of Sustainability
Introduction to Eco-Design Methodology of Sustainability, covering core concepts of life-cycle thinking, resource efficiency, and sustainable design principles, enabling the systematic integration of environmental considerations into product development to create eco-friendly, resource-saving, and future-proof solutions.
| Date | Jul 22 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
Who should attend
This certificate program is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to systems and cases in product development.
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Development engineers and product managers
Apply systems engineering methods and test-based development to design robust, high-quality products. -
Systems engineers
Use structured, model-based approaches to specify, integrate, and validate complex technical systems. -
Test and validation engineers
Apply test-based development methods to verify functionality, reliability, and performance. -
Sustainability and eco-design specialists
Integrate eco-design methodologies to develop resource-efficient and sustainable products. -
Project managers and R&D team leads
Coordinate realization-oriented project work across concept, development, and validation. -
Consultants and researchers
Support systems-oriented, sustainable, and test-driven development in practice.
Ready to join the full certificate program?
Book the complete program to benefit from a coherent learning journey across all four certificate courses.