Drawing reading exercise
Read a part drawing and list its views, dimensions, tolerances and notes.
Product Design Concepts Course Online from India
Build the engineering basics behind every CAD model – drawings, tolerances, materials, PLM and design validation. Live trainer-led classes for learners worldwide, with hybrid and 100% offline options in India.
Live online2 levels32–40 hYour time zone
01About the course
What you will learn in Product Design Concepts
Product design concepts are the engineering fundamentals a mechanical designer uses before and alongside CAD software. They cover how to read and prepare engineering drawings, how to show sizes and tolerances with GD&T, how to choose materials, how product data is managed in PLM systems, and how a design is checked before it goes to production. This course teaches those ideas without tying them to one software package.
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 Product Design Concepts taught live by a trainer.
A mechanical engineering background at diploma or degree level is helpful. No CAD software knowledge is required for this course.
At a glance
- 2 programme levels: 32–40 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
- Read and interpret orthographic, sectional and assembly drawings
- Apply correct dimensioning practices on engineering drawings
- Recognise common GD&T symbols and understand what they control
- Prepare the key elements of a production drawing, including title block and notes
- Compare common engineering materials and their basic properties
- Explain what PLM is and how design data, revisions and releases are managed
03Syllabus
Product Design Concepts syllabus by level
Every module and topic taught in the classroom batch is covered online. Open a level to see its modules.
Foundation level
Essential in Product Design (Concepts)
Mechanical students and freshers who want a short standalone course in drawing, GD&T, materials, PLM and validation basics.
32 hours6 modules · 27 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Basics of Engineering Drawings5 topics
Drawing standards and sheet layoutOrthographic and isometric viewsSectional viewsDimensioning basicsReading an engineering drawing
02Basics of GD&T5 topics
Why GD&T is usedDatumsCommon geometric tolerance symbolsReading the feature control frameApplying GD&T to a simple part
03Production Drawings4 topics
Part and assembly drawingsTitle block, notes and revision tableTolerances and surface finish on drawingsPreparing a production drawing for a part
04Material Engineering4 topics
Common engineering materialsBasic mechanical propertiesChoosing a material for a partMaterial specifications on drawings
05PLM Fundamentals5 topics
What PLM isPart numbering and data managementRevisions and releasesEngineering change processBill of materials basics
06Fundamentals of Design Validation4 topics
Purpose of design validationBasic checks before releaseSimulation and testing overviewRecording validation results
Foundation level
Essential in Concepts - Master Cert in Product Design
Learners in the product design master certificate path who need the engineering fundamentals that go with their CAD and analysis modules.
40 hours7 modules · 22 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Engineering Drawing4 topics
Drawing sheet layout and title blockOrthographic projectionSectional viewsDimensioning practices
02Product Design Concepts3 topics
Stages of product designDesign requirements and constraintsDesign for manufacture basics
03GD&T4 topics
Why GD&T is usedDatumsCommon geometric tolerance symbolsReading a feature control frame
04Material Specification3 topics
Common engineering materialsBasic mechanical propertiesSpecifying material on a drawing
05PLM Fundamentals3 topics
What PLM isPart numbers, revisions and releasesBill of materials basics
06Fundamentals of Design Validation3 topics
Purpose of design validationCalculation and simulation-based checksPrototype and testing basics
07Practice Exercise2 topics
Review a simple part drawingIdentify tolerances, material and revision details
04Tools covered
Software and tools you will use
Engineering drawing standardsOrthographic and sectional viewsGD&T symbols and datumsProduction drawing elementsMaterial specificationPLM concepts – revisions, releases, BOMDesign validation basics
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
Production drawing check
Review a production drawing for missing dimensions, title block details and revision information.
Material selection note
Compare two or three materials for a simple bracket and justify the choice.
Simple design review
Walk through a small product and identify how it would be validated before release.
06How online works
How the Product Design Concepts 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
Product Design Concepts online – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppCan I learn Product Design Concepts online from outside India?
Yes. Product Design Concepts 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 Product Design Concepts course?
Product Design Concepts is offered at 2 levels (32–40 h): Essential in Product Design (Concepts) – 32 hours; Essential in Concepts - Master Cert in Product Design – 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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- 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