Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Rapid Preparation of 3D Printed Models from Google and the University of Arizona

Learn the fundamentals of engineering development and product design with a specialization in 3D printing. This course focuses on using 3D printing technologies to create prototypes.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • 3D printing
  • Product design
  • prototype
  • Product development

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Product Engineer
  • Industrial designer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • 3D printing technology developer
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Prototype Expert
  • Materials Engineer
  • Product Development Manager
  • Production Technology Specialist
  • 3D Printing Technologies Guide

Internship – a course series of 3 courses

This specialization will help you understand how 3D printing can accelerate the prototyping process. It begins with an understanding of the key processes in engineering, design, and product development to highlight the importance of prototyping.

Internship content

  • Understanding of key processes in engineering, design and product development.
  • Training on different types and features of prototypes.
  • Different ways to produce a prototype.
  • Exposure to a wide range of 3D printing technologies.
  • Understanding the optimal printing tools for different types of prototypes.

Learning outcomes

Learners who complete this specialization will gain an in-depth understanding of:

  • The key roles of prototyping in engineering and product development processes.
  • Using different types of 3D printing technologies for proper prototyping applications.

You can see an overview of the internship from Dr. Hasso here.

Hands-on Learning Project

As part of this internship, you will perform tasks that will help you evaluate and understand the entire 3D printing landscape as it relates to prototyping.

  • Develop skill in selecting the optimal 3D printing tools for different types of prototypes.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Engineering and product design processes

Course 1

  • 3 hours
  • 4.6 (45 ratings)

Course Details

What you’ll learn:
  • Students will analyze how the engineering and product design processes are carried out, and distinguish between the different stages in the design processes.
Skills you will acquire:
  • Category: 3D Printing
  • Category: Product Design Processes
  • Category: Prototype Development
  • Category: Product Development Processes

Prototype development

Course 2

  • 5 hours
  • 4.9 (14 ratings)

Course Details

What you’ll learn:
  • Students will notice the “what”, “why”, and “how” of prototype development.
Skills you will acquire:
  • Category: 3D Printing
  • Category: Product Design Processes
  • Category: Prototype Development
  • Category: Product Development Processes

Deep 3D printing technologies and uses

Course 3

  • 9 hours
  • 4.6 (14 ratings)

Course Details

What you’ll learn:
  • Students will explore the operating principles, applications, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies.
Skills you will acquire:
  • Category: 3D Printing
  • Category: Product Design Processes
  • Category: Prototype Development
  • Category: Product Development Processes