- Product Managers
- Project Managers
- Manufacturers
- Business Managers
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Certified Product Lifecycle Architect - CPLA™
Certified Product Lifecycle Architect - CPLA™
Exam Code: CPLA™-001
Certification Overview
The Product Management curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of manufacturing and product design, guiding students through the essential stages of the development cycle. You will learn how to transform creative concepts into functional prototypes and final production models using precise design specifications. The course covers specialized manufacturing techniques—including casting, forming, cutting, and joining—alongside advanced topics like surface engineering and optical materials. As an organizational function, Product Management oversees the strategic planning, forecasting, and marketing of products at every stage. Furthermore, the program highlights how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) effectively integrates personnel, data, and business systems to ensure operational success.
Our specialized E-Course provides an in-depth look at the technical side of product creation, from initial design theory to large-scale manufacturing. Participants will gain practical insights into using models in the design process and mastering engineering methods such as surface treatment and material selection. To bridge the gap between theory and practice, the course includes a variety of real-world case studies for review. This structured approach ensures that you understand the entire journey of a product, from the drawing board to the hands of the consumer.
The Certified Product Lifecycle Architect - CPLA™ is a foundational credential awarded by ITQMA to professionals who have demonstrated core competency in project frameworks
E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours
Exam Information
The Exam contains 50 Multiple Choice Questions and you must correctly answer 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.
The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).
- The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
- Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
- The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
- Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.
The Certified Product Lifecycle Architect - CPLA™® Certificate is valid for life.
CPLA™® is a Registered Trademark of ITQMA.
The Certified Product Lifecycle Architect - CPLA™® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from ITQMA), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Design and Designing
- Introduction to Design
- Problems and Solutions
- What is Good Design?
- Design as Model-Making
- Design and Needs
- Designing as Heuristic Problem-Solving
- Design, Creativity, Invention and Innovation
Module 2 – Models of the Design Process
- Introduction to Models
- Building a Simple Model of Design
- March's Model of Design
- BS 7000 Model of Design
- French Model of Design
- Pahl and Beitz's Model of Design
- Usefulness of Design Models
Module 3 – Conceptual Design
- Establishing the Design Space
- Conceptual Design Case Study - Human-Powered Flight
- The Importance of Concept
- Concept to Prototype
- Concept to Prototype Case Study - Jet Engine
Module 4 – Case Study in Design and Innovation
- Concept to Prototype to Production
- Case Study: Brompton Folding Bicycle
- Brompton Folding Bicycle - Prototyping and Improving
- Brompton Folding Bicycle - Production
Module 5 – Product Design Specification
- Introduction to Product Design Specification
- PDS Checklist
- PDS Development
Module 6 – Product Design
- Introduction to Product Design
- Engineering or Industrial Design
- Product Function or Form
- Marketing the Product
- The Fours 'Ps'
Module 7 – Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
- Foundation
- What is Manufacturing?
- The Manufacturing Process
- The Fours 'Ps'
- Component Parts
Module 8 – Manufacturing Processes
- Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
- Gears and Gearing
- Basic Manufacturing Processes
- Scales of Material Structure
- Product Shapes
Module 9 – Manufacturing Process - Casting
- Introduction to Casting
- Types of Casting
- Liquefying the Material
- Viscosity and Fluidity
- Casting Metals and Plastics
- Casting Microstructure and Defects
- Casting the Food Mixer Gearwheel
Module 10 – Manufacturing Process - Forming
- Introduction to Forming
- Forces Applied during Forming
- Working Temperatures
- Forming Processes
- Forming versus Casting
- Forming the Gearwheel
Module 11 – Manufacturing Process - Cutting
- Introduction to Cutting
- Cutting Processes
- Machine Cutting
- Mechanics of Machining
- Hardness
- Types of Tool Material
- Machining the Gearwheel
Module 12 – Manufacturing Process - Joining
- Introduction to Joining
- Mechanical Joining
- Brazing and Soldering
- Adhesives and Gluing
- Welding
- Creating the Gearwheel
Module 13 – Surface Engineering
- Introduction to Surface Engineering
- Stainless Steel
- Surface Wear
- Applying Surface Coating Material
- Case Study: The Kitchen Knife
Module 14 – Optical Materials Engineering
- Optical Properties of Light
- Optical Materials Selection
- Scratch-resistant Coatings
- Anti-reflective Coatings
- Optical Materials Engineering