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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 day)
Design Thinking process at a glance
The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking
Practice-oriented approaches and applications
5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)
5 phases in the real project
Research Phase
Methodological input on qualitative research
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Synthesis phase
Methodical input on analysis and synthesis
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Ideation phase
Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Prototyping phase
Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Testing phase
Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Project work (approx. 1 day)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
CAD with Siemens NX and surface modeling
Basics (approx. 2 days)
General basics
File management, default settings
User interface
Coordinate systems in Siemens NX
Model creation (approx. 6 days)
Sketch creation and editing
Sketch management
Shape elements: extrude, rotate, sweep, lofting, Boolean operations
Reference elements
Design changes in the model
AI-supported modeling support:
Recognition of geometric features by AI, Automated suggestions for shape elements and features
Introduction to Convergent Modeling
Artificial intelligence in the work process (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to ChatGPT and generative AI in the context of the Siemens NX CAD system
Practical examples of prompt engineering in design
ChatGPT for support with error messages and troubleshooting
Design with Siemens NX (approx. 4 days)
Synchronous design
Parameter-driven updates
Design logic, working with expressions
Sketch geometry with the Sketch environment
Working with layers, 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
Constraints management
Master model concept
Positioning the components in the assembly
Use of the assembly navigator
Integrated collision checks and tolerance analyses, use of rules and test protocols
Cloud and collaboration functions in Siemens NX
Drawing creation (approx. 5 days)
Creating and editing drawing sheets
Individual part drawing
Assembly drawings
Creating and expanding symbol libraries
Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Product Manufacturing Information (PMI)
Automation and API integrations (approx. 2 days)
Creation and use of macros and journals
Automation of testing and modeling processes
Introduction to API structures of Siemens NX (NX Open, Open C API, GRIP)
Surface modeling (approx. 3 days)
Reference elements or raster image
Studio spline, curves
Extruded surfaces
Additive manufacturing application example: surface modeling for free-form surfaces and printable geometries
Project work (approx. 10 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.
After completing this course, you will be able to implement sophisticated 3D designs with Siemens NX efficiently, precisely and in accordance with current industry standards. You will have in-depth skills in parametric modeling, assembly development, technical drawing creation and surface modeling for free-form geometries. In addition, you can integrate modern tools such as AI-supported modeling assistance, automated checking processes, API-supported automation and cloud-based collaboration into the design process in a targeted manner. Knowledge of convergent modeling and additive manufacturing will expand your profile for innovative development environments.
The course also teaches the design thinking approach, which can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.
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 Siemens NX in automotive body construction, mechanical engineering and shipbuilding opens up numerous new job opportunities.
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).