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Richin Christ
Automotive Design & Engineering
Executive Diploma in Automotive Design & Engineering with AI
Develop industry-ready expertise in automotive design and engineering with AI. Gain hands-on knowledge in vehicle design, CAD, digital modelling, engineering processes, and AI-powered design technologies to develop innovative automotive solutions and build a future-ready career in the automotive industry.
Duration444 Hours
ModeLive
CertificationCADD Centre Certified
Projects3 projects
Placement supportIncluded
✓Placement support via First Job Pakka
✓Batches start every month
✓Available at all 5 branches
✓EMI options available
Why this course
Design the Future of Mobility with AI
Turn your passion for automobiles into a career in next-generation automotive design and engineering. Learn how to bring vehicle concepts to life by combining design fundamentals, 3D modelling, engineering principles, and AI-powered tools. From shaping vehicle exteriors and interiors to exploring smart, efficient, and future-ready mobility solutions, gain practical skills that connect creativity with technology. Whether you aspire to work in automotive design, product development, or vehicle engineering, this executive diploma helps you build the knowledge and confidence to take your next career step and contribute to the future of mobility.
Your Roadmap to a Future in Automotive Design
Explore exciting career paths in automotive design, CAD engineering, vehicle development, and smart mobility. Build practical skills with AI-powered tools and engineering techniques to prepare for opportunities in the evolving automotive industry.
10+
Career Pathways
5+
Industry Sectors
AI + CAD
Future-Ready Skills
Roles our graduates step into
Automotive Design EngineerAutomotive CAD EngineerAutomotive R&D Engineer
A typical career path
Year 0-1
Design Engineer
Year 2-3
Senior Design Engineer
Year 3+
Lead Engineer
What you'll learn
9 modules, structured around a real product.
Fundamentals of Automobile Design
Build a strong foundation in automotive engineering by exploring vehicle architecture, design principles, & product development lifecycle.
Topics covered
Introduction to the automotive industryEvolution of vehicles and mobilityVehicle architecture and layoutsAutomotive product development cycleVehicle packaging and ergonomicsAutomotive design standards and industry practicesPractical outcome
Understand vehicle design fundamentals and apply basic packaging, ergonomic, and engineering principles to automotive product development.
CATIA for Automotive Design with AI
Learn to create & develop automotive components using CATIA's design tools and parametric modelling workflows. Explore sketching, solid modelling, surface design, assemblies,along with the AI related concepts.
Topics covered
CATIA interface and workbenchesSketch creation and editingParametric part modellingSolid modelling techniquesSurface modellingAssembly design and component integrationDrafting and engineering drawing creationDesign modificationsPractical outcome
Create parametric 3D automotive components, develop assemblies, generate engineering drawings, and explore AI-supported design workflows.
Automotive BIW Design
Explore Body-in-White (BIW) design, focusing on the structural body of a vehicle before paint and final assembly. Learn how sheet metal components, reinforcements, mounting features,contribute to vehicle structure.
Topics covered
Introduction to Body-in-White designSheet metal design fundamentalsAutomotive body structure componentsMounting features and reinforcementsJoining concepts and techniquesBIW assembly designManufacturing considerationsPractical outcome
Develop automotive sheet metal components and BIW assemblies while applying basic structural design and manufacturing considerations.
Automotive Plastics Design
Learn to design automotive plastic components used in vehicle interiors and exteriors. Understand plastic design rules, draft requirements, ribs, bosses, snap features, and manufacturability considerations.
Topics covered
Automotive interior and exterior trim componentsPlastic component design rulesTooling direction and draft analysisPlastic part manufacturabilityTrim component and assembly designPractical outcome
Create automotive plastic trim components and assemblies while applying design principles that support tooling and manufacturing requirements.
Automotive Electrical Harness Design
Understand how electrical wiring systems connect and support vehicle components. Learn the fundamentals of harness routing, connector placement, clip positioning, packaging requirements, and technical documentation.
Topics covered
Automotive electrical systems fundamentalsWiring harness routing conceptsHarness packaging standardsHarness flattening and drawing preparationTechnical documentation and Bill of Materials (BOM)Practical outcome
Develop a basic automotive wiring harness layout, organise routing and connection details, and prepare harness drawings and documentation.
Automotive Reverse Engineering
Discover how existing automotive components can be recreated and improved using reverse engineering techniques. Learn CAD reconstruction, surface recreation, model optimisation, and about redesign workflows.
Topics covered
Introduction to reverse engineeringCAD model reconstructionSurface recreation techniquesModel optimisationLegacy component redesignDesign improvement workflowsPractical outcome
Reconstruct existing components as digital CAD models and refine their geometry for further design and engineering applications.
CAE and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Learn how Computer-Aided Engineering & Finite Element Analysis help engineers evaluate component performance before physical manufacturing. Explore material properties,meshing, structural simulation & vibration behaviour
Topics covered
Introduction to CAE and FEAANSYS Workbench interfaceMaterial properties and engineering dataFinite element meshing techniquesMesh optimisationStatic structural analysisStress and deformation interpretationModal analysis and natural freqPractical outcome
Set up structural simulations, evaluate stress and deformation, and interpret modal analysis results for automotive components.
Automotive CFD and Aerodynamics
Explore Computational Fluid Dynamics and its applications in automotive engineering. Learn the fundamentals of fluid flow, vehicle aerodynamics,cooling airflow to understand how simulation supports vehicle performance .
Topics covered
Fundamentals of fluid dynamicsExternal vehicle aerodynamicsInternal flow conceptsDrag and lift fundamentalsAutomotive cooling flow conceptsSimulation-based performance evaluationPractical outcome
Understand automotive airflow behaviour and interpret CFD results to evaluate aerodynamic performance and cooling-related design considerations.
Crash Analysis Fundamentals
Understand the fundamentals of automotive crashworthiness & vehicle safety engineering. Explore impact loading, energy absorption, and structural response and simulation workflows used.
Topics covered
Introduction to crashworthinessImpact load casesEnergy absorption conceptsStructural safety fundamentalsCrash simulation workflowAutomotive safety design conceptsPractical outcome
Understand basic crash analysis workflows and evaluate how vehicle structural design influences impact response and energy absorption.
Course at a glance
Duration444 Hours
Modules9 modules
ModeLive
CertificationCADD Centre Certified
Live projects3 projects
PlacementFirst Job Pakka
Institute credentials
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality education
Lifetime alumni support — doubts cleared even after course completion
Placement assistance
Drive Your Career into the Future of Automotive Design
Turn your passion for automobiles into a career in automotive design and engineering. Build industry-relevant skills in AI-powered design, vehicle development, and 3D modelling to explore exciting career opportunities in the mobility sector.
₹3.5 LPA
Starting CTC
10+
Career Roles
4M+
Professionals Trained
Student success stories
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Learning experience
How you'll learn at CADD Centre.
1
Instructor-led sessions
Classroom and live online with industry practitioners
2
Hands-on lab access
Licensed industry software, full lab hours included
3
Real-world projects
Assignments modelled on actual industry briefs
4
Portfolio development
Build a job-ready portfolio with placement team support
5
Certification & interview prep
Learn skills, build projects, and get hired!
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
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Yes, automotive CAD and simulation skills can be relevant to electric vehicle development, component design and vehicle engineering. Additional EV-specific knowledge may be needed for certain roles, depending on the employer.
You’ll learn CATIA for automotive CAD modelling, including part design, surface modelling, assemblies and drafting. The programme also introduces CAE, FEA and CFD workflows, along with AI integration in the design process.
Not necessarily. The course covers automotive fundamentals and progresses into more advanced design and simulation topics. A genuine interest in engineering and willingness to practise will help you get the most out of the programme.
If you’re interested in how cars are designed, developed and tested, this course helps you explore the complete automotive product development process. You’ll learn CAD modelling, automotive component design, engineering simulation and AI-supported design workflows through practical learning.
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Executive Diploma in Automotive Design & Engineering with AI