Practical Product Development
4.5 (3)
12 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Master the Product Development Process from Concept to Prototype in this Project-Based Bootcamp led by Industry Professionals
Practical Product Development
4.5 (3)
12 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Master the Product Development Process from Concept to Prototype in this Project-Based Bootcamp led by Industry Professionals
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Course overview
Product Development Bootcamp: From Idea to Reality
Through a combination of pre-recorded micro-lessons, live lectures, hands-on projects, and design reviews, students will gain valuable experience, and individual feedback in the product development process.
Develop your own product throughout the course following the product development process with assistance from experienced professionals and peers.
Use your own 3D printer and accompanying hardware development kit as a platform for learning and applying engineering/design skills.
Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills often missing in traditional university curriculum.
See syllabus below ⬇️
Who is this course for
01
Early-Mid Career Engineering professionals that want to level up by getting their hands dirty and building a strong portfolio of projects
02
Students looking to accelerate their career, differentiate themself in a competitive job market, and land an internship or entry level job
03
Entrepreneurs and Freelancers looking to develop engineering, manufacturing, design skills to bring advanced products to market.
What you’ll get out of this course
Design, Engineer, and Bring To Market your own Physical Product
Build the practical knowledge and skills to develop your own products with confidence.
Interview Preparation From Industry Veterans
Learn how to present your technical skills in interviews from professionals who've hired and led successful engineering teams
Accelerate Your Career in the Product Development Industry
Fill in the gaps of what you didn't learn in school, and advance your career 🚀
Connect with a network of Passionate Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and Product Designers
Design reviews with industry experts, weekly office hours with your instructors, get/provide peer feedback in the Discord community! 👥🗣️
Create a Professional Portfolio Showcasing your Product Development Journey
Showcase a collection of work you are proud of and will set you apart in your job search 🎯🔍
This course includes
Interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
10 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
10 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Practical Product Development
Course syllabus
Week 1
Module 1: Problem Definition
Week 2
Module 2: Before You Start - Market Research
Week 3
Module 3: Design and Concept Development
Bonus: Generative AI Tools for Design
Week 4
Low Fidelity Prototyping
Week 5
CAD Strategies and Tactics
Week 6
Catch Up Week
Week 7
High Fidelity Prototyping
Week 8
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Week 9
Product Testing
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Portfolio Development
Past Student Projects
Final project made by Josh, CT3D, LLC
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4.5 (3)
What people are saying
Jeran Heistermann
Justin Nardella
Harrison McDonald
Aidan Pulaski
Will Haslett
David Rodriguez
Meet Your Instructors
Shivam Dehinwal
Mechanical Design Engineer
Designed and developed numerous products from sketch to production, ranging from energy storage systems to a hardware product for Google's internal use.
Taking concepts from sketches to production and wearing different hats throughout the process is what keeps me going.
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dehinwalshivam/
👀 (See Featured Section for Project Portfolio)
Cris Sion
R&D Design Engineer
Product Development Engineer with significant experience in R&D and production manufacturing environments.
Founded Additive Engineering, a product development firm which helps entrepreneurs develop functional prototypes.
Matt DeRemer
Founder and Chief Engineer at Bayard Design
25+ years of product design experience with at least 16 million products in homes, hospitals and vehicles worldwide
Has given talks for FORGE, M2D2, MassMEP and BosRIG on Product Development Strategies
Specialties: Medical/Consumer/IoT/CleanTech products
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Practical Product Development
Course Schedule
5-10 Hours Per Week
Live Lectures (Recorded)
Wednesdays at 8:30pm ET (5:30pm Pacific)
Join for a live Q&A section after a 30-45min main lecture
Live Design Reviews (Recorded)
Saturdays at 1:00pm ET (10:00am Pacific)
Design Reviews - Get valuable feedback from Instructors and Peers on your capstone projects
Pre-Recorded Micro Lessons
~1hr/wk (on your own)
Learn Practical Skills: How to use AI for Design, Project Management, Tolerances, GD&T, Materials Engineering, Design for Manufacturing...
Practical Project Assignments
~1hr/wk (on your own)
The best way to learn is by doing. Learn new skills from the Micro-Lessons and apply them right away on real-world tasks and projects.
Capstone Project
5h+/week recommended (on your own)
Develop your own product concept into a prototype during this bootcamp following the product development process. Then add this to your personal projects portfolio!
Optional Office Hours
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays
8:30pm-9:30pm Eastern (5:30pm-6:30pm Pacific) Instructors and TA's will help answer any questions you might have. Join for personalized feedback and advice.
Optional Networking/Hangout Sessions
Fridays at 8:30pm ET(5:30pm Pacific)
Build up a professional network of passionate engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs!
Preview Lecture on Product Design
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Learning, Better Together
Active Hands-On Learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and Project-Based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a Cohort of Peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
Frequently Asked Questions
Hardware Product Development Kit
Here are the recommended tools, materials, and accessories to help you develop your product during this bootcamp!
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