What does the Cost-Driven Design course cover?
Cost-Driven Design is covered here in 8 modules: Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process, Cost Estimation and Analysis: Case studies: applying techniques, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly: Case studies: successful applications of DFMA and 5 more. The outline lists 32 specific topics, opening with definition and principles of design-to-cost and closing with case studies: successful applications of advanced design-to-cost techniques.
How do you approach Cost-Driven Design step by step?
The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process, moves through Cost Estimation and Analysis: Case studies: applying techniques and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly: Case studies: successful applications of DFMA, and ends at Advanced Topics in Design-to-Cost. Each stage carries its own topic list, so the sequence is followed rather than summarised.
What is in Module 1 of the Cost-Driven Design course?
Module 1 is Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process. It works through definition and principles of design-to-cost, importance of design-to-cost in product development, overview of the design-to-cost process and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 7 modules build on.
How is the Cost-Driven Design course delivered?
The Cost-Driven Design course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.
How much does the Cost-Driven Design course cost?
The Cost-Driven Design course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.
Closely related courses: Design to Cost, Cost-Driven Design Strategies for Engineers, Design-to-Cost Mastery, Design to Cost Principles and Best Practices.
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Cost-Driven Design: Mastering the Art of Design-to-Cost for Engineers and Product Managers
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to equip engineers and product managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to master the art of design-to-cost. Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, participants will learn how to effectively balance design, functionality, and cost to drive business success.Course Objectives
- Understand the principles of design-to-cost and its importance in product development
- Learn how to integrate cost considerations into the design process
- Develop skills in cost estimation, analysis, and optimization
- Understand how to balance design, functionality, and cost to drive business success
- Apply design-to-cost principles to real-world projects and case studies
Course Outline
Module 1. Introduction to Design-to-Cost: Overview of the design-to-cost process
- Definition and principles of design-to-cost
- Importance of design-to-cost in product development
- Overview of the design-to-cost process
- Case studies: successful applications of design-to-cost
Module 2. Cost Estimation and Analysis: Case studies: applying techniques
- Cost estimation techniques: bottom-up, top-down, and parametric
- Cost analysis: understanding cost drivers and cost structures
- Cost modeling: creating accurate cost models
- Case studies: applying cost estimation and analysis techniques
Module 3. Design for Manufacturability and Assembly: Case studies: successful applications of DFMA
- Design for manufacturability: principles and techniques
- Design for assembly: principles and techniques
- DFMA tools and software: applications and benefits
- Case studies: successful applications of DFMA
Module 4. Material Selection and Cost Optimization: Case studies: successful applications of
- Material selection: principles and techniques
- Cost optimization: principles and techniques
- Material substitution: opportunities and challenges
- Case studies: successful applications of material selection and cost optimization
Module 5: Design for Sustainability and Environmental Considerations
- Sustainable design: principles and techniques
- Environmental considerations: regulations and standards
- Life cycle assessment: principles and applications
- Case studies: successful applications of sustainable design
Module 6. Design-to-Cost Tools and Software: Hands-on training: using, Applications and benefits of
- Overview of design-to-cost tools and software
- Applications and benefits of design-to-cost tools and software
- Case studies: successful applications of design-to-cost tools and software
- Hands-on training: using design-to-cost tools and software
Module 7: Implementing Design-to-Cost in Your Organization
- Change management: implementing design-to-cost in your organization
- Training and development: building design-to-cost skills
- Metrics and benchmarking: measuring design-to-cost success
- Case studies: successful implementations of design-to-cost
Module 8: Advanced Topics in Design-to-Cost
- Advanced cost estimation techniques: machine learning and AI
- Advanced cost optimization techniques: genetic algorithms and optimization
- Advanced material selection techniques: nanomaterials and advanced materials
- Case studies: successful applications of advanced design-to-cost techniques
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.Course Features
- Interactive and engaging lessons
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning experience
- Real-world applications and case studies
- Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and takeaways
- Expert instructors and support
- Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform