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Consumer Goods Product Design Course Online from India
Take a consumer product from CAD model to 3D print, working mechanism, mould-ready plastic part and simulation-tested design. Live trainer-led classes for learners worldwide, with hybrid and 100% offline options in India.
Live online4 levels40 hYour time zone
01About the course
What you will learn in Consumer Goods Product Design
Consumer goods product design is the engineering work behind everyday items such as kitchen appliances, toys, bottles, personal-care devices, remote controls and small gadgets. This page brings together four short certificate courses, each 40 hours long: additive manufacturing (3D printing), motion analysis, plastics design and simulation. Most of the practical work is done in SolidWorks and its add-ons, together with slicing software and an FDM 3D printer, so you learn the tools a product engineer actually uses.
This page is for learners outside Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet – NRIs, professionals in the Gulf and other countries, and students elsewhere in India who want Consumer Goods Product Design taught live by a trainer.
Basic computer use is needed. Prior SolidWorks part and assembly modelling is strongly recommended for the motion, plastics and simulation courses; basic engineering mechanics will help in the simulation course.
At a glance
- 4 programme levels: 40 h
- Live online, hybrid or offline in India
- Projects assessed before certification
- Certificate from the CADD Centre network
- Batches fixed around your time zone
02Outcomes
Skills you will be able to show
- Prepare a 3D model for printing, export an optimised STL file and slice it with suitable settings
- Set up, calibrate and operate an FDM 3D printer and fix common print problems
- Finish printed parts with suitable post-processing techniques
- Build motion studies in SolidWorks Motion for mechanisms, gear trains and multi-body systems
- Apply plastic part design guidelines and choose a suitable material
- Find a good gate location and study plastic flow results before tooling
03Syllabus
Consumer Goods Product Design syllabus by level
Every module and topic taught in the classroom batch is covered online. Open a level to see its modules.
Foundation level
Certificate in Additive Manufacturing for Consumer Goods
Anyone who wants to turn 3D models into printed prototypes and learn to run an FDM 3D printer properly.
40 hours6 modules · 21 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
013D Printing Fundamentals3 topics
What additive manufacturing isAdditive manufacturing processes and where each is usedWhere 3D printing fits in consumer product development
023D Model Preparation for Printing4 topics
Designing parts that can be printedWall thickness, overhangs and orientationSTL file generationSTL file checking and optimisation
03Slicing Software Workflow4 topics
Importing the model into the slicerLayer height, infill and supportsPrint speed and temperature settingsGenerating and previewing the print file
04FDM 3D Printer Operation4 topics
FDM printer parts and handlingPrint bed setupBed levelling and calibration techniquesStarting, monitoring and removing a print
05Materials and Troubleshooting3 topics
Material handling techniquesStoring and loading filamentTroubleshooting common 3D printing issues
06Post-Processing3 topics
Removing supportsPost-processing techniques for a better finishPrinting and finishing a practice product
Foundation level
Certificate in Motion Analysis for Consumer Goods
SolidWorks users who want to check how product mechanisms move and what forces act on them before building a prototype.
40 hours7 modules · 29 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01SolidWorks Motion Fundamentals and Study Setup5 topics
Types of motion study in SolidWorks – Animation, Basic Motion and Motion AnalysisEnabling the SolidWorks Motion add-inMotion study setupTimeline and key pointsRunning and playing back a simulation
02Animation and Basic Motion Techniques5 topics
Animation techniquesAnimation wizard and exploded viewsBasic motion with motors, springs and gravityContacts between moving partsSaving an animation as a video
03Mechanism Design and Motion Analysis4 topics
Mechanism designMates and joints that drive motionRunning a motion simulationPlotting displacement, velocity and acceleration
04Dynamic Analysis and Physical Models4 topics
Dynamic analysis of mechanical systemsApplication of physical models – forces, dampers and frictionMass and inertia in a motion studyMotor torque and power results
05Particle Dynamics Simulation3 topics
Particle motion – position, velocity and accelerationFree-fall and projectile example with gravityParticle dynamics simulation
06Gear Trains and Multi-Body Dynamics4 topics
Gear train analysisGear mates and gear ratiosMulti-body dynamics simulationInteraction between connected bodies
07Interpretation of Engineering Insights4 topics
Interpretation of engineering insightsReading results plotsUsing results to improve a product mechanismPractice: motion study of a consumer product mechanism
Foundation level
Certificate in Plastics Design for Consumer Goods
Designers and engineers who want to design plastic parts that fill well and can be moulded without costly tool changes.
40 hours7 modules · 29 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Plastic Design Requirements and Guidelines4 topics
Plastic design requirements and guidelinesWall thickness and uniformityDraft anglesRibs, bosses and fillets
02Material Selection4 topics
Material selection for consumer productsCommon plastics – ABS, PP, PC and nylonMaterial properties that affect mouldingUsing the plastics material database
03Injection Moulding Process Understanding4 topics
Injection moulding process understandingMoulding cycle – fill, pack, cool and ejectHow design choices affect mouldingCommon moulding defects – sink marks, warpage and short shots
04Plastics Study Workflow and Meshing5 topics
Plastics study workflowSetting up a SolidWorks Plastics studyMeshing guidelinesShell and solid meshChecking mesh quality
05Material Flow Simulation and Gate Location4 topics
Plastic material flow simulationFill time and pressure resultsGate location analysisGate location optimisation
06Mould Design Fundamentals4 topics
Mould design fundamentals in SolidWorksDraft and undercut analysisParting lines and shut-off surfacesCore and cavity design development
07Mould Analysis Results4 topics
Mould analysis results studyWeld lines and air trapsImproving the part from the resultsPractice: plastic part from design to mould analysis
Foundation level
Certificate in Simulation for Consumer Goods
Engineers who want to test product strength and behaviour with finite element analysis instead of trial-and-error prototypes.
40 hours7 modules · 27 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Finite Element Analysis Proficiency4 topics
Finite element analysis proficiencyHow FEA works – nodes, elements and meshSolidWorks Simulation interfaceLinear static study workflow
02Engineering Problem Formulation4 topics
Engineering problem formulationDefining fixtures and loadsContacts and connections basicsMeshing and mesh control
03Material Behavior Analysis4 topics
Material behaviour analysisAssigning materials to a studyStress–strain and elastic propertiesYield strength and von Mises stress
04Design Validation and Failure Prediction4 topics
Design validationStress, displacement and strain resultsFailure predictionFactor of safety plots
05Root Cause Analysis and Virtual Troubleshooting4 topics
Root cause analysisTroubleshooting engineering products virtuallyIdentifying stress concentrationsTesting a design change
06Design Optimization and Decision Making4 topics
Design optimisationDesign studies with changing parametersComparing design variantsEngineering decision making
07Industry Ready CAE Skills3 topics
Industry-ready CAE skillsReporting simulation resultsPractice: simulate and validate a consumer product part
04Tools covered
Software and tools you will use
SolidWorks MotionSolidWorks PlasticsSolidWorks Mold Tools (core and cavity)SolidWorks Simulation (FEA)Slicing software for FDM printingFDM 3D printerSTL export and optimisation
We provide training and instruction only. Software and licences are not included; use your own licence, or an educational or trial licence where the software maker offers one. See our Software & Licensing Policy. Certificates are skill-training certificates, not degrees or professional licences.
05Projects
Practice projects
Flip-top lid mechanism
Run a motion study on a bottle lid hinge and check its movement and forces.
Gear train study
Simulate a small gearbox for a kitchen appliance and read speed and torque results.
Plastic housing gate study
Find the best gate location for a remote-control housing and review flow results.
06How online works
How the Consumer Goods Product Design course runs online
Pick the mode that matches where you are and what you can travel for.
Live online
Trainer-led sessions on your own computer. Same syllabus, project and certificate as classroom batches. Evening, early-morning or weekend slots in your time zone.
Hybrid
Part online, part in the lab. Take lab sessions at Vellore, Katpadi or Ranipet when you visit India, and the rest online. Depends on trainer and lab availability.
100% offline in India
Learn at our centres on any date that suits you and the trainer. Fast-track schedules possible. Partner-centre options in other cities are explored case by case.
07Class timings
Find your class time
Example slots for popular regions. Your exact timing is fixed with the trainer on WhatsApp.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 8:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 7:30 AM–9:30 AM |
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 12:30 AM–2:30 AM (next day) late night in Indiawinter · summer: 11:30 PM–1:30 AM late night in India |
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 11:30 AM–1:30 PMwinter · summer: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 2:30 PM–4:30 PMwinter · summer: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 4:30 PM–6:30 PM |
| Singapore | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 3:30 AM–5:30 AM late night in India |
| Singapore | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 6:30 AM–8:30 AM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
08Pair it with
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Online details 09FAQ
Consumer Goods Product Design online – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppCan I learn Consumer Goods Product Design online from outside India?
Yes. Consumer Goods Product Design is taught live online by a trainer, with the same syllabus, hours and project as the classroom batch. Batches are planned around your time zone, subject to trainer availability.
How many hours is the Consumer Goods Product Design course?
Consumer Goods Product Design is offered at 4 levels (40 h): Certificate in Additive Manufacturing for Consumer Goods – 40 hours; Certificate in Motion Analysis for Consumer Goods – 40 hours; Certificate in Plastics Design for Consumer Goods – 40 hours; Certificate in Simulation for Consumer Goods – 40 hours.
Do I need to buy the software?
We teach; we do not supply software. Use your own licence or an educational or trial licence where the maker offers one. Our Software & Licensing Policy explains the rules.
Can I attend some classes in person in India?
Yes. Hybrid and fully offline options are available at our Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet centres on dates agreed in advance, depending on trainer and lab availability.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the level and mode. Message +91 8111 029 125 on WhatsApp for the current fee and payment options for your country.
Will I get a certificate?
On completing the course and its project you receive the CADD Centre network certificate. It is a skill-training certificate, not a degree or a professional licence.
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Tell us your country and preferred time. We reply on WhatsApp with the syllabus, fee and the next available batch.
- Live online, hybrid or 100% offline in India
- Batches in your time zone, based on trainer availability
- Free counselling and a syllabus on WhatsApp
- One number for everything: +91 8111 029 125