Using Design Thinking, this course introduces an approach to problem-solving and developing new ideas. You’ll also learn about the user interface of Designcenter (formerly Siemens NX), as well as advanced part modeling, curve and surface shapes, and surface modeling. In addition, you’ll gain insight into the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
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Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
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Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday 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.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 9 Weeks
Design Thinking
Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1.5 days)
Design Thinking process at a glance
The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking
Practice-oriented approaches and applications
Digital tools and AI in the innovation process
Phase 1: Research (approx. 0.5 days)
Methods of user-centered research
Interview techniques and needs analysis
AI-supported research and information processing
Phase 2: Synthesis (approx. 0.5 days)
Analysis and structuring of findings
Development of problem definitions and personas
Visualization and clustering of results
Phase 3: Ideation (approx. 0.5 days)
Creative techniques for developing ideas
Methods for finding and evaluating solutions
Use of generative AI in the ideation process
Phase 4: Prototyping (approx. 0.5 days)
Development of initial solution approaches and mockups
Introduction to rapid prototyping and click dummies
Digital tools for the visualization of concepts
Phase 5: Testing (approx. 0.5 days)
Methods for carrying out tests and feedback rounds
Analysis and optimization of solution approaches
Iterative work and agile further development
Project work (approx. 1 day)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
CAD with DesignCenter (formerly Siemens NX) and surface modeling
Fundamentals (approx. 2 days)
General Basics
File Management, Preferences
User Interface
Coordinate Systems in DesignCenter
Model Creation (approx. 6 days)
Sketch creation and editing
Sketch management
Shape Elements: Extrude, Rotate, Sweep, Loft, Boolean Operations
Reference elements
Design changes to the model
AI-assisted selection of geometrically similar elements
Use of intelligent assistance functions during modeling
Topology optimization and generative approaches to part optimization
Introduction to Convergent Modeling
Generative AI in the Design Process (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to AI in the Context of CAD and Design
Potential Applications of Generative AI in the Design Process
Using AI to Assist with Error Messages and Troubleshooting
Design using Design Center (approx. 4 days)
Synchronous Design
Parameter-Driven Updates
Design Logic, Working with Expressions
Sketch Geometry Using the Sketch Environment
Working with layers and layer categories
Creating Part Families/Variant Design
Reuse Library, Creating Your Own Library
Sheet metal design (approx. 1 day)
Modeling in the sheet metal and model environment
Assembly and Collaboration (approx. 5 days)
Creating Assemblies and Loading Options
Constraint Management
Master Model Concept
Positioning Components in the Assembly
Using the Assembly Navigator
Integrated collision checks and tolerance analyses; use of rules and inspection reports
Collaboration and Data Exchange in the Design Process
Drawing Creation (approx. 5 days)
Creating and editing drawing sheets
Part drawing
Assembly drawings
Creating and expanding symbol libraries
Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI)
Automation and API Integrations (approx. 2 days)
Creation and Use of Macros and Journals
Automation of inspection and modeling processes
Introduction to Automation with NX Open
Surface Modeling (approx. 3 days)
Reference Elements, Free-Form Curves, and Raster Images
Creating and editing surfaces
Transitions and free-form surfaces
Checking and Optimizing Surface Geometries
Application Example: Additive Manufacturing
Project work (approx. 10 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to efficiently and precisely create complex 3D designs using Design Center. You will have a solid understanding of parametric and synchronous modeling, assembly development, technical drawing creation, and surface modeling for free-form geometries. In addition, you’ll learn about modern features for AI-powered support, automation, and verification of design processes. Knowledge of Convergent Modeling, Model-Based Definition, and Product Manufacturing Information will round out your skill set.
The course also teaches the design thinking approach, which can be used to develop innovative and user-centered solutions for complex challenges. You will learn about the principles and the structured, iterative process of design thinking and find out how practice-oriented tools, digital tools and artificial intelligence support creative and interdisciplinary innovation processes.
The course is aimed at people with a degree in engineering and experience in the field of design, product designers, technicians, technical draughtsmen from the fields of mechanical or electrical engineering and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.
The growing importance of Design Center (formerly Siemens NX) in automotive body manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and shipbuilding opens up countless new career opportunities for you.
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).