Course Description
The Product Management course will give you a detailed understanding of manufacturing and product design by covering topics such as what design is, how to use models in product design, bringing ideas from concept to prototype to production, using the product design specification, manufacturing processes such as casting, forming, cutting and joining, surface engineering, and optical materials engineering.
Product management is an organizational lifecycle function within a company dealing with the planning, forecasting, and production, or marketing of a product or products at all stages of the product lifecycle. Similarly, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integrates people, data, processes, and business systems.
Our E-Course will give you a detailed understanding of manufacturing and product design by covering topics such as what design is, how to use models in product design, bringing ideas from concept to prototype to production, using the product design specification, manufacturing processes such as casting, forming, cutting and joining, surface engineering and optical materials engineering. There are also a number of case studies to review.
E-Course Duration
20 – 25 Hours
Exam Information
Exam Pattern: The exam contains 50 Multiple Choice Questions, and you must correctly answer 80% (40 out of 50 correct) to pass.
Duration of Exam: 1 Hour (60 minutes).
Exam Format: Conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the “My Vouchers” tab.
You can then take the exam through the “My Exam(s)” tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
Retaking of the Exam:
The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts.
If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.
Certification Validity: Lifetime
Course Outline
Module 1 – Design and Designing
Introduction to Design
Problems and Solutions
What is Good Design?
Design as Model-Making
Design and Needs
Designing as Heuristic Problem-Solving
Design, Creativity, Invention and Innovation
Module 2 – Models of the Design Process
Introduction to Models
Building a Simple Model of Design
March’s Model of Design
BS 7000 Model of Design
French Model of Design
Pahl and Beitz’s Model of Design
Usefulness of Design Models
Module 3 – Conceptual Design
Establishing the Design Space
Conceptual Design Case Study – Human-Powered Flight
The Importance of Concept
Concept to Prototype
Concept to Prototype Case Study – Jet Engine
Module 4 – Case Study in Design and Innovation
Concept to Prototype to Production
Case Study: Brompton Folding Bicycle
Brompton Folding Bicycle – Prototyping and Improving
Brompton Folding Bicycle – Production
Module 5 – Product Design Specification
Introduction to Product Design Specification
PDS Checklist
PDS Development
Module 6 – Product Design
Introduction to Product Design
Engineering or Industrial Design
Product Function or Form
Marketing the Product
The Four ‘Ps’
Module 7 – Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
Foundation
What is Manufacturing?
The Manufacturing Process
The Four ‘Ps’
Component Parts
Module 8 – Manufacturing Processes
Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
Gears and Gearing
Basic Manufacturing Processes
Scales of Material Structure
Product Shapes
Module 9 – Manufacturing Process – Casting
Introduction to Casting
Types of Casting
Liquefying the Material
Viscosity and Fluidity
Casting Metals and Plastics
Casting Microstructure and Defects
Casting the Food Mixer Gearwheel
Module 10 – Manufacturing Process – Forming
Introduction to Forming
Forces Applied during Forming
Working Temperatures
Forming Processes
Forming versus Casting
Forming the Gearwheel
Module 11 – Manufacturing Process – Cutting
Introduction to Cutting
Cutting Processes
Machine Cutting
Mechanics of Machining
Hardness
Types of Tool Material
Machining the Gearwheel
Module 12 – Manufacturing Process – Joining
Introduction to Joining
Mechanical Joining
Brazing and Soldering
Adhesives and Gluing
Welding
Creating the Gearwheel
Module 13 – Surface Engineering
Introduction to Surface Engineering
Stainless Steel
Surface Wear
Applying Surface Coating Material
Case Study: The Kitchen Knife
Module 14 – Optical Materials Engineering
Optical Properties of Light
Optical Materials Selection
Scratch-resistant Coatings
Anti-reflective Coatings
Optical Materials Engineering
Target Audience
Product Managers
Project Managers
Manufacturers
Business Managers
