Cohort 1

Master the Product Development Process from Concept to Manufacturable Prototype in this Project-Based Course led by Industry Professionals

DP 140th

Google

10XBETA Venture Studio

Innovation Factory

DTU ALTAIR

Shivam Dehinwal

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

UMass Amherst

Terrafugia

TransMedics

Matt De Remer

Fractional CTO | Product Development Expert

Cal Poly

MIT research group

VulcanForms Inc.

Additive Engineering Inc.

ANDE

Cris Sion

R&D Design Engineer

Practical Product Development

Additive Engineering

Penn

This intensive, project-based course teaches the valuable product development skills that employers expect but universities skip over. Through hands-on projects, live workshops, and design reviews with expert mentorship, you'll build a portfolio-ready product while mastering the real-world engineering process. --- What makes this course different? --- Learn by Doing - Start with a live product teardown on Day 1, then design and build your own functional product from an initial concept into a refined, manufacturing-ready prototype. Industry-Focused Skills - Master DFM for injection molding, sheet metal, and assembly. Snap fit design, enclosure engineering, and cost optimization - the skills that actually land jobs. Professional Mentorship - Work directly with engineers who've shipped real products. Get personalized feedback through design reviews, not just lectures. Career Acceleration - Dedicated portfolio development and interview prep. Learn to present your work like a professional. Key Modules Include:✅ Reverse engineering and teardown analysis✅ Requirements definition, project planning, and engineering documentation✅ Mechanical product design fundamentals: snaps, enclosures, mounting✅ Design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA)✅ Cost engineering and BOM development✅ Failure analysis and reliability testing✅ Project portfolio creation and interview preparation ⬇️ See Full Syllabus Below ⬇️

Bridge the Gap between Academic Theory and Industry Practice in 10 Weeks

Early-Mid Career Engineering professionals that want to level up by getting hands-on and building a strong portfolio of projects

Students looking to accelerate their career, stand out in a competitive job market, and land an internship or entry level job

Entrepreneurs and Freelancers looking to develop engineering, manufacturing, and product design skills to bring advanced products to market

Technicians and Operators who run machines daily, but want to design products, not just make parts. Get ready to level up your career!

Who is this course for

We will be using professional CAD software such as Solidworks, Fusion, or Onshape during this course.

Basic CAD Experience (Associate Certification Recommended)

You have designed and printed functional parts on an FDM printer before. You need easy access to a 3D printer during this course.

Basic 3D Printing Experience

What you’ll get out of this course

Showcase a collection of work you are proud of which will set you apart in your job search 🎯🔍

Create a Professional Project Portfolio and Showcase your Product Development Journey

Fill in the gaps of what you didn't learn in school, and advance in your career 🚀

Accelerate Your Career in the Product Development Industry

Build the practical skills and knowledge to develop products with confidence 💪

Design, Engineer, and Bring To Market your own Physical Product

Access course content and recordings whenever you need them.

Lifetime Access

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Certificate of Completion

Learn how to present your technical skills and project portfolio in interviews from professionals who have hired and led engineering teams.

Interview Preparation From Industry Veterans

Design reviews with industry experts, weekly office hours with your instructors, and peer feedback in the Discord community! 👥🗣️

Build a Network of Engineers, Designers, and Entrepreneurs

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First Module

Second Module

Third Module

Course syllabus

Join for a live and interactive Q&amp;A section after a 30-45min main lecture

Live Lectures and Design Reviews (2h/wk Recorded)

Put theory into practice immediately with hands-on project work that builds your portfolio while you learn. You will develop your own product during this course following our structured product development process.

Weekly Project Milestones

Weekdays from 8:30pm-9:30pm Eastern (5:30pm-6:30pm Pacific)Weekends on Saturday and Sundays (Exact Times TBD) Instructors and TA's will help answer any questions you might have.Join for personalized project feedback and advice.

Regular Office Hours (Optional)

Build up a professional network of passionate engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs!

Networking/Hangout Sessions (Optional)

Bonus Guest Lectures

Course Schedule

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Meet Your Instructors

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Active Hands-On Learning

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Interactive and Project-Based

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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