Frequently Asked Questions
This programme offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach that integrates design engineering, product development and product management. It is delivered in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), one of India's premier research institutions, ensuring a high standard of academic rigour and industry relevance.
The programme strongly emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through lab work, mini-projects, and guest lectures from industry experts. This approach is designed to instill confidence and readiness in our students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of today's dynamic market.
In today's rapidly evolving market, there is a significant and growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between innovative product ideas and their successful execution. According to a report, the global product design and development market is poised to reach $29.35 Bn by 2028*. This course is designed to equip you with the skills to thrive in this high-demand environment, making you a valued and in-demand asset in any industry.
This programme is ideal for Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical, Software, and Electronics Engineers who are looking to elevate their careers in design and innovation. It is also highly beneficial for professionals across industries such as Automotive, Consumer Appliances, Medical Devices, Toys and Gaming, and Interior Design, who want to deepen their expertise in product design. Additionally, Architects and Aspiring Entrepreneurs seeking to break into cutting-edge fields and drive innovation through design and development will find this programme particularly valuable. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new industry, this programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to succeed.
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Basic Eligibility:
- Educational Qualification: Should have completed B.Tech /B.E / in any stream
- Work Experience: Minimum 2 years (can be relaxed for exceptional candidates)
By completing this program, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the product development process and develop the skills necessary to:
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Product Ideation and Validation:
- Identify market gaps and opportunities: Conduct thorough market research to pinpoint unmet needs and potential for innovation.
- Generate and refine product ideas: Brainstorm and develop creative product concepts that align with market demand and business objectives.
- Validate product concepts: Use customer interviews, surveys, and prototypes to assess the feasibility and desirability of your ideas. Product Design and Development:
- Create compelling product designs: Apply design thinking principles to develop visually appealing and user-friendly products.
- Develop prototypes and MVPs: Build functional prototypes or MVPs to test product concepts and gather feedback.
- Optimize product features and functionality: Continuously refine product features and functionality based on user testing and market trends. Product Launch and Growth:
- Develop go-to-market strategies: Create effective marketing plans and launch strategies to introduce your product to the market.
- Manage product lifecycle: Understand the different stages of a product's lifecycle and develop strategies for growth and sustainability.
- Measure and analyze product performance: Track key metrics, gather customer feedback, and make data-driven decisions to optimize product success. Entrepreneurial Mindset:
- Think critically and creatively: Develop a mindset that encourages innovation, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Take calculated risks: Understand the importance of calculated risks in product development and learn how to make informed decisions.
- Build a strong network: Connect with industry professionals, investors, and potential partners to support your product's growth. By mastering these skills, you'll be well-equipped to:
- Launch successful products that meet market needs and drive business growth.
- Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize product development and performance.
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset that will serve you throughout your career.
A certification from CCE at IISc will validate your expertise and make you a highly desirable candidate in the field of product design and development.
The programme will be taught by renowned IISc Faculties bearing academic accreditation from top institutions worldwide. Meet your faculty here.
- Education: Should have completed B.E./B.Tech in any stream
- Experience: Minimum 2 year of professional experience.
The programme will be delivered in an interactive online format, retaining effectiveness while maintaining safety. The format uniquely combines the benefits of an in-class programme with the flexibility and safety of online learning.
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Benefits of in-class delivery
- Synchronous, interactive learnings from expert faculty
- Interact and get your doubts answered by faculty
- Peer learning through working in groups with other participants
- Support from mentors for labs and experiments Flexibility and additional value of online learning
- Re-attend classes through recorded archives
- Access videos easily with searchable and indexed video archives
- Learn from the comfort and safety of your home
- Learn one-on-one from mentors through office hours
The programme will be delivered on TalentSprint's patent-pending iPearl.ai, a leading digital learning platform of choice used for programs offered by the likes of Google, IIM Calcutta, IIT Hyderabad, IISc, and IIT Kanpur, to name a few.
This is an expertise-building programme for experienced professionals. You will be certified by the Center for Continuing Education at IISc Bangalore.
A certificate of successful completion is provided upon meeting all program requirements. IISc carries out all examinations and evaluations related to the certification.
The programme format with LIVE Interactive Sessions, Industry Sessions, Quizzes, capstone projects, and Assignments enables a conducive environment to network with your peers in the cohort. Most participants can continue to network even after the cohort by using the alumni portal.
As an Institution of Eminence, IISc enjoys considerable autonomy. Certificate programs the institution offers to working professionals, such as this programme, are governed and fully approved by the IISc Centre for Continuing Education. The program complies with all the relevant regulations applicable.
All participants must execute, before the start of the programme, an agreement that consists of the standard programme Terms and Conditions. It has the following components:
- Part A: Etiquette and Platform Rights
- Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines
- Tools and Platforms in Use
- Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use
- Part B: Honor Code
- Part C: Certification
- Part D: Programme Fee, Refund, and Termination Policy
IISc conducts the selection process for the programme. Candidates will be selected based on the details of their education, work experience, and a statement of purpose submitted by them along with the application.
**Selection for the programme will be done by IISc and is strictly based on the education, work experience, and motivation of the participants.
The detailed learning modules are as follows:
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Module 1: Product Planning & Marketing
- Identification
- Evaluation & Selection of Markets
- Product Planning
- Marketing Planning
- Methods & Tools
- Applications Module 2: Design Thinking
- Identification
- Ideation
- Evaluation & Selection
- Consolidation
- Methods & Tools
- Applications Module 3: Aesthetics
- Aesthetic
- Semantic and Semiotic Principles and Technique
- Methods & Tools
- Applications Module 4: Ergonomics
- Various Types of Ergonomics and Their Principles
- Their Relationships to Design
- Methods & Tools
- Applications Module 5: Soft Modelling and Analysis
- Virtual Modelling
- Virtual Analysis
- Physical Modelling
- Physical Analysis
- Methods & Tools
- Applications Module 6: Materials and Manufacturing for Design
- Material Types
- Technical & Aesthetic Properties
- Materials & Manufacturing Process Selection
- Tools
- Applications Module 7: Mechanical Modelling and Analysis
- Virtual Modelling
- Virtual Analysis
- Physical Modelling
- Physical Analysis
- Tools
- Applications
- Virtual Modelling
- Virtual Analysis
- Physical Modelling
- Physical Analysis
- Tools
- Applications Module 9: Business Modelling, Finance, Accounts and Costing
- Business Modelling
- Finance
- Accounting
- Costing
- Methods & Tools
- Applications in Business in Design Quizzes and Assignments
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Module 8: Electronic Modelling and Analysis
The programme starts on Jan 2025
6-Month Executive-Friendly Format | ~200 Hours of Immersive Learning | 48 Hours of Mentor-Assisted Lab Work & Hands-On Activities (Faculty-led LIVE Sessions will be held every weekend for 4-5 hours)
The programme will be delivered through faculty-led interactive live sessions on TalentSprint’s ipearl.ai. These online sessions will be held at a schedule convenient for working professionals. Participants can interact with the faculty through video, audio, and chat. They will also be able to chat with fellow programme participants during online sessions.
As per the programme norms, participants have to maintain at least 75% of attendance during the program. Going by the curriculum, it is recommended that participants maintain attendance for enriched learning. In unavoidable circumstances, one can access the recorded lectures on our platform to cover up for the missed sessions.
The programme includes continuous formative and summative assessments. The final scores will be determined based on the sum of the scores of various assessments.
Yes, participants are required to have their laptops.
Reading material (pre/post session) will be shared regularly through the Online Learning Management System. The access will be available for 1 year from the date of the commencement of the program.
For programme fee-related details, please visit fee page
Yes, flexible EMI options enable you to pay the programme fee in instalments. Please contact your RM to know the details of the schemes available.
For scholarship-related details, please visit fee page. You can also reach out to your RM for more details.
No, the application fee is non-refundable.
No. The programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
Professionals have multiple options for funding.
Sponsored by employerSponsored by employer Based on our experience of enabling 3000+ professionals who have participated in our executive programs, self-funding is the most preferred option, with over 80% choosing this.
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Three key reasons why professionals opt for it:
- Freedom: To opt for a programme of their choice, at a time of their choice, with an institution of their choice and not be restrained by the organization’s policy.
- Flexibility: To pursue greater career opportunities beyond their current employer or nurture their entrepreneurial ambitions.
- Funding: Access to flexible EMI schemes (paying as low as Rs. 12500 per lac per month). We have also observed that the commitment levels were higher among self-funding participants.
iPearl.ai (Interactive Platform for Experiential and Remote Learning) is created by TalentSprint’s engineering team led by our Chief Technology Officer, an IIT Kanpur alumni. The platform integrates best-in-class open-source technologies and SaaS services and perfected them over the last seven years.
When this platform was built, we intended to offer it to our partners and customers for digital learning and delivery. Since 2013, the platform has been extensively used by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIT Hyderabad, and many more of our customers and partners. More than 300,000 students have used this platform, which is reputed for user experience, quality, and scale.
This feature-rich platform has become so popular that some of our partners now use it for their academic needs.
- The tried and tested direct-to-device platform enables 24 x 7 learning for its users. Some key benefits of the platform are:
- Intuitive student experience through a user-friendly LMS
- Seamless faculty experience through state-of-the-art Studios
- Highly Interactive Online Classes
- Effective group/peer learning/projects through Breakout Rooms
- Proctored Online Assessments with detailed analysis
- Insightful Reports on student engagement and performance
- Flexible integration with other components, as needed
A comparative study of iPearl.ai against Canvas, Impartus, Moodle, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom was conducted. Features in the following categories were compared:
- Instructor-led Learning
- Self-paced Learning
- Assessments/Evaluations
- User Experience
- Customer Support
- Scalability and Performance
- Integration and Customization
- Others
Do not worry. If you miss a session, you will be given access to view the recorded version soon.
- An internet-connected device, Computer/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone, is enough to access the platform.
- Web camera and Mic with necessary power backup will be needed for proctored online assessments.
The Advanced Certification Programme in Product Design, Development and Management will be delivered by IISc’s Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) in collaboration with TalentSprint. CCE offers courses suitably designed to meet the requirements of various target groups - aspiring research scientists, graduate engineers, and young professionals, enabling them to grow into competent managers of technology-intensive organizations. For more information, visit http://cce.iisc.ac.in
*Based on the metric of Citations per Faculty