Eco-Design Methodology of Sustainability
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.4.4.I26
| Date | Jul 22 - 23, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Builds deep understanding of planning and decision making in product design, with lifecycle thinking and stakeholder requirements at the core.
Technology
Covers LCA and lifecycle modeling, eco design tools like environmental benchmarking and EQFD, and the ECODESIGN PILOT for strategy definition.
Applications
Applies eco design to real cases (e.g., RoHS/WEEE, EPD); integrates strategies into existing plans and management processes to realize environmental benefit.
What you'll explore
- Motivation and overview of the eco‑design process
- Environmental aspects: lifecycle modeling and LCA; case example (aluminum chair)
- Stakeholder requirements: laws and standards (e.g., RoHS, WEEE)
- Eco‑design tasks: environmental benchmarking, EQFD, interpreting LCA, using the ECODESIGN PILOT; case example (water kettle)
- Product improvement: specification, functional structure, creativity, concept, embodiment
- Environmental communication: labeling and EPD case example
- Outlook: integration into management (continuous improvement process)
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Recognize environmental changes as opportunities for product innovation.
- Use tools/methods to analyze stakeholder and environmental requirements.
- Identify products with higher environmental benefit and justify choices.
- Understand economic responsibility in engineering/management decisions.
- Integrate eco‑design into existing plans and convince teams, clients, suppliers.
Taught by recognized experts in Eco-Design Methodology of Sustainability
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. Simon Züst
Prof. Dr. Simon Züst is Professor at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture and Head of Research at the Institute of Innovation and Technology Management (IIT). He studied mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich and earned his PhD in modeling and simulation of machine tools. His work focuses on digital twins, production systems, energy-efficient manufacturing, and industrial logistics. With experience in both academia and industry, he bridges research and practice in mechatronics, systems engineering, and sustainable product development.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Product and sustainability engineers integrating eco‑design into PD.
- Process and quality managers embedding lifecycle and regulatory requirements.
- R&D and innovation teams seeking environmental performance improvements.
- Early‑career professionals aiming to apply LCA and eco‑design tools.
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.