Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Product Design and Development in Ottawa Canada | Centennial College

Canada's exclusive Product Design and Development program equips you with specialized knowledge to create innovative, eco-friendly, and socially conscious products from initial concept through to manufacturing.

This groundbreaking program merges the expertise of Centennial College's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design with the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science. The curriculum blends practical training in industrial design with comprehensive product development and lifecycle management. Through team-based, cross-disciplinary projects that utilize the complete visual design process, you'll cultivate creative problem-solving techniques and strategic thinking.

This advanced diploma program teaches diverse competencies including concept development, sketching, prototyping, sophisticated 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and comprehensive product development (covering CAE analysis, reverse engineering, material selection, quality assessment, cost analysis, and optimization). You'll also master product lifecycle management and multimedia communication across platforms. The program further strengthens your grasp of design aesthetics and functionality while providing thorough knowledge of technical and business dimensions in product development.