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Richin Christ
Automotive Design & Engineering
Executive Diploma in Automotive Design with AI
Master automotive design with AI-powered tools and technologies through hands-on, industry-focused learning. Develop expertise in vehicle design, digital modelling, design workflows, and AI applications to create innovative automotive solutions and build a future-ready career in the automotive industry.
Duration404 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
Why Choose AI-Powered Automotive Design?
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and the future belongs to designers who can combine creativity, engineering, and AI. The Executive Diploma in Automotive Design with AI helps you build the skills to turn innovative ideas into practical vehicle concepts. Learn automotive design fundamentals, 3D modelling, digital design tools, and AI-assisted workflows that support smarter, more efficient product development. Gain hands-on experience, strengthen your technical knowledge, and understand how modern vehicles are designed and developed. Whether you're starting your career or looking to upgrade your skills, this course can help you explore opportunities in automotive design, CAD engineering, product development, and future mobility. Take the next step toward designing the vehicles of tomorrow.
Your Roadmap to Automotive Design Excellence
Explore career paths in automotive design, CAD engineering, EV development, and 3D modelling. Build practical skills with AI-powered tools to prepare for opportunities in the evolving automotive and mobility industries.
₹ 3.5 LPA
Starting CTC
5+
Industries
6+
Career Roles
Roles our graduates step into
Automotive Design EngineerVehicle Design EngineerAutomotive CAD EngineerAutomotive Modelling EngineerDesign Engineer
A typical career path
Year 0-1
Launch Your Career
1–3 Years
Build Skills
3–5 Years
Specialise
What you'll learn
9 modules, structured around a real product.
Fundamentals of Automobile Design
Introduces learners to automotive engineering principles, vehicle architecture, component functions and the vehicle product development lifecycle.
Topics covered
Introduction to the automotive industry and vehicle systemsVehicle architectureLayouts and major componentsAutomotive product development lifecycleVehicle packaging and space managementErgonomics and basic design considerationsPractical outcome
Learners will be able to understand vehicle architecture, identify major automotive components, and prepare a basic vehicle packaging layout.
CATIA for Automotive Design with AI
Introduction to CATIA modelling, surface design, assemblies, and AI-assisted automotive design workflows.
Topics covered
Sketching and parametric modellingPart and surface designAssembly design and draftingAI-assisted design workflowsEngineering documentationPractical outcome
Learners will be able to create 3D automotive components, assemblies, and engineering drawings using CATIA.
Automotive Body-in-White (BIW) Design
Covers automotive body structures, sheet-metal components, reinforcements, and assembly design.
Topics covered
BIW architecture and componentsSheet-metal designMaster sections and reinforcementsJoining and assembly conceptsManufacturing considerationsPractical outcome
Learners will be able to model basic BIW components and prepare assembly drawings.
Automotive Plastics Design
Focuses on designing automotive plastic components for vehicle interiors and exteriors.
Topics covered
Plastic component modellingDraft angles and wall thicknessTooling and mouldabilityTrim assembly designPractical outcome
Learners will be able to design basic automotive plastic components with essential manufacturing features.
Automotive Electrical Harness Design
Introduces automotive wiring harness routing, connector placement, and electrical packaging.
Topics covered
Harness components and architectureWire routing and packagingClearance and interference checksDrawings and BOM preparationPractical outcome
Learners will be able to develop basic wiring harness layouts and prepare supporting documentation.
Automotive Reverse Engineering
Covers CAD model reconstruction and modification using existing component geometry or reference data.
Topics covered
Reverse engineering fundamentalsReference geometry and cross-sectionsSurface reconstructionSolid modelling and refinementModel comparison and redesignPractical outcome
Learners will be able to reconstruct basic automotive components as 3D CAD models from reference data.
CAE and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Introduces simulation techniques for evaluating the structural performance of automotive components.
Topics covered
CAE and FEA fundamentalsMaterial properties and meshingLoads and boundary conditionsStatic structural analysisStress and deformation interpretationPractical outcome
Learners will be able to perform basic structural analysis and interpret simulation results using suitable CAE software.
Automotive CFD and Aerodynamics
Introduces airflow analysis and aerodynamic performance evaluation for vehicle design.
Topics covered
Fluid mechanics fundamentalsVehicle aerodynamicsCFD setup and meshingPressure and velocity distributionDrag and lift analysisPractical outcome
Learners will be able to understand basic vehicle airflow patterns and interpret introductory CFD results.
Automotive Crash Analysis Fundamentals
Introduces vehicle crashworthiness, impact behaviour, and simulation-based safety evaluation.
Topics covered
Crash worthiness fundamentalsImpact loading and deformationEnergy absorptionCrash simulation workflowResult interpretationPractical outcome
Learners will be able to interpret basic crash simulation results and identify potential structural improvement areas.
Course at a glance
Duration404 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
Where Can Automotive Design with AI Take Your Career?
Explore career opportunities as an Automotive Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, 3D Modelling Specialist, or Product Development Engineer. Build industry-relevant skills to pursue opportunities across automotive, EV, and mobility sectors.
₹ 3.5 LPA
Starting CTC
11
Career Roles
AI-Powered
Design Workflow
Student success stories
From training to career...
Hear it from our graduates.
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.
The skills you develop in CAD modelling, component design and simulation can be relevant to automotive and EV development. Specific job opportunities will depend on the role, your engineering background and the additional skills employers require.
Depending on your qualifications and practical skills, you can explore roles such as Automotive CAD Designer, Junior Automotive Design Engineer, BIW Design Engineer, Plastic Trim Design Engineer, CAE Engineer or Vehicle Development Engineer.
AI can assist with design ideation, modelling workflows and design improvements. You’ll learn how AI-supported methods fit into automotive engineering while developing the CAD and engineering knowledge needed to understand and evaluate designs.
The curriculum includes CATIA for automotive design, along with AI-integrated design workflows and engineering simulation topics. You’ll also explore tools and methods relevant to component modelling, assemblies and design validation.
This course is suitable for mechanical and automobile engineering students, graduates, working professionals and learners looking to build skills in automotive design and product development. Your background and eligibility can be discussed with our course team.
If you’ve ever wondered how a car’s components are designed and tested before manufacturing, this course helps you explore that process. You’ll learn automotive design fundamentals, CAD modelling, engineering simulation and how AI can support modern design workflows.
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Executive Diploma in Automotive Design with AI