Human Factors and Ergonomics
Certificate Course - Productions & Operations Management - POM.3.3.I26
| Date | Jun 9 - 11, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces the fundamental concepts of human factors and ergonomics and provides an overview of human-centered approaches for designing safe, efficient, and user-friendly production environments.
Technology
Explores ergonomic methods, usability approaches, and analytical tools for evaluating human performance, workplace conditions, and the interaction between humans and technical systems.
Applications
Examines practical applications of human factors and ergonomics, including workplace design, error prevention, user-centered product development, and the implementation of ergonomic standards in industrial environments.
What you'll explore
- The fundamentals of human factors and ergonomics in production and industrial environments.
- Human perception, cognition, information processing, and their influence on workplace performance.
- Workplace, equipment, and environmental design principles for safe and efficient operations.
- The impact of stress, strain, anthropometry, and biomechanics on human well-being and productivity.
- Methods for preventing human errors and applying usability engineering and user-centered design approaches.
- Ergonomic methods, standards, and practical applications for improving workplaces, products, and organizational systems.
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Gain a solid understanding of human factors and ergonomics principles and their role in production management.
- Learn how to analyze human capabilities, workplace conditions, and potential sources of errors in industrial environments.
- Develop the ability to apply ergonomic methods for designing user-friendly products and efficient workplaces.
- Understand the impact of perception, cognition, stress, and biomechanics on human performance and safety.
- Build practical skills in implementing human-centered design approaches, usability methods, and ergonomic standards in production systems.
Taught by recognized experts in Human Factors and Ergonomics
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. Barbara Deml
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Psych. Barbara Deml is Director of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Her interdisciplinary expertise combines psychology and engineering, focusing on human-machine interaction, cognitive ergonomics, and work system design. She has held leading academic positions across Germany and the United States, including research at TU Munich and Carnegie Mellon University. Since joining KIT, she has been advancing human-centered system design and organizational ergonomics, bridging psychology, technology, and industrial application for future-oriented work environments.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and production professionals seeking to understand human factors and ergonomics in modern work and production environments.
- Operations and manufacturing specialists looking to improve workplace design, usability, and employee performance.
- Professionals involved in product development, workplace optimization, and the implementation of ergonomic methods and standards.
- Early-career professionals and technical specialists who want to build practical expertise in human-centered design, error prevention, and safe production systems.
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.