Autodesk Fusion 360 and product management

The course covers the creation of 3D models and assemblies with Autodesk Fusion 360 using sketching and design techniques. You will also receive a sound introduction to product management. You will learn how to accompany innovative products from the idea to the market launch, carry out market and competition analyses and apply agile methods. The use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is also a topic
  • Certificates: Autodesk Fusion 360" certificate
    Product Management" certificate
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 6 Weeks

Autodesk Fusion 360

Basics (approx. 0.5 days)

Introduction to Autodesk Fusion 360

Overview of the user interface: toolbars, navigation options, working environments

Navigation in 3D space (orbit, pan, zoom)

Creating and saving projects and files


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Sketching and the basics of 2D design (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to sketching: Creation of lines, circles, rectangles, arcs

Working with dimensions and constraints

Creating and editing 2D geometries

Parametric design: using parameters and variable dimensions


3D modeling (approx. 2 days)

Converting sketches into 3D models: extrusion, rotation (Revolve)

Creating simple solids and editing them

Application of sections and view modes for precise work

Advanced modeling techniques: Loft, Sweep, Shell

Complex 3D shapes through multiple sketches

Editing solids: rounding, chamfers, drill holes


Introduction to assemblies (approx. 1 day)

Introduction of components and their management in assemblies

Create simple assemblies: Placing components and defining relationships (joints)

Basic movement simulations within the assembly


Modeling, simulation and CAM (approx. 1 day)

Parametrics and design changes

In-depth study of parametric design: adapting variables and creating dependencies

Working with design variants: Implementing design changes efficiently

Introduction to design history and version control


Introduction to simulations (approx. 1 day)

Fundamentals of simulation: static loads and initial finite element analysis (FEA)

Setting up simulation models: Materials, boundary conditions, loads

Evaluation of simulation results and adaptation of the design


Rendering and visualization (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to rendering: setting up materials, lighting and surroundings

Creating high-quality images and animations to present the design

Exporting renderings and animations


CAM (approx. 1 day)

Overview of manufacturing processes and their preparation

Milling basics: planning tool paths, carrying out simulations

Setup for CNC milling: first steps in production planning

Further machining techniques (drilling, turning)


Project work (approx. 1.5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Product management

Basics of product management (approx. 3 days)

Tasks and roles and stakeholder management in product management

Target group definition and market segmentation

Market and competition analysis

Data-driven customer analysis and purchasing behavior patterns (B2B/B2C)

Product strategy and portfolio management

Idea generation and validation

Market launch and product life cycle


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Agile requirements engineering (approx. 2 days)

Basics and best practices

Agile methods in requirements elicitation (e.g. user stories)

Techniques of requirements documentation and visualization

Prioritization and management of requirements

Stakeholder communication and requirements coordination


Product development 4.0 (approx. 3 days)

Agile and hybrid development methods (Scrum, Kanban)

Design thinking and user-centered

Digital product design and prototyping

Customized mass production

AI and machine learning in product development

Outlook: Digital engineering and IoT integration


Product and market tests (approx. 2 days)

Modern methods of market research and consumer behavior studies

A/B testing and multivariate tests for digital products

Rapid prototyping and MVP (minimum viable product) tests

Data analysis and interpretation of test results

Continuous testing and feedback loops


Pricing (approx. 2 days)

Pricing strategies in digital competition

Pricing and price differentiation

Subscription and freemium models

Data-driven pricing and dynamic pricing

Financial modeling and product controlling


Digital marketing (approx. 2 days)

Digital marketing strategies

Sales psychology (e.g. storytelling)

market research

Marketing conception

Communication policy and advertising

Sales channels (direct and online marketing, sales promotion, public relations)

Analysis tools in product management

Marketing concepts - 4P's and 7P's


Product launch and scaling (approx. 3 days)

Go-to-market strategies for different product types

Omnichannel sales and e-commerce

Internationalization and local adaptation

Product and brand positioning

Agile project management for product launches

Legal aspects (data protection, product liability)


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

After the course, you will have mastered the creation of 3D models and assemblies with Fusion 360. You will also be familiar with project management. You will also understand the use of parametrics and simulations and be able to carry out initial renderings and CAM processes.

The course also offers you a sound introduction to product management, guides you through the key phases of product development and shows you how to develop product strategies.

This course is aimed at people with a degree in architecture and engineering, technicians, draughtsmen and draughtswomen from the fields of architecture, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.

Today, CAD specialists have interesting career opportunities in almost all sectors - from dentistry and plant engineering to aerospace.

As companies want to develop and market their products and services competitively, additional product management skills are in demand across all industries.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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