Mechanical Design
Program Goals & Outcomes
The Mechanical Design Micro-Credential offers skills-focused professional development and experiential learning activities for students or working professionals seeking a foundational understanding of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Agile Project Management. This credential is earned by completing one required, instructor-led course at Rose State College, titled “Introduction to Mechanical Design and Project Management,” and two self-paced certifications.
All micro-credentials are fully stackable with all other academic programs, allowing students to build customized pathways toward certificates, associate degrees, or even bachelor’s degrees.
For more information, contact:
Steven Fowler – Professor, ENGR Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
- Agile Project Management
- Annotations
- Boss and Cut Features
- Build/Manage Product Backlog
- CAD Sketch Tools Use
- Computer-Aided Design
- Define Agile Roadmap
- Explain Scrum
- Feature Conditions
- Five Scrum Events
- Implementation of Agile Strategies
- Mass Properties
- Mechanical Design
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
- Project Management
- Scrum Values
- Complete the “Introduction to Mechanical Design and Project Management” instructor-led course. Topics covered include CAD overview, Agile Project Management, and logistics for completing self-paced certifications.
- Earn the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) in Mechanical Design certification, demonstrating understanding of features used to create 3D parts and assemblies.
- Complete an Agile Project Management certification or the Agile Certified Practitioner certification from any provider.
After completing this micro-credential, you will receive a digital badge to showcase your expertise in mechanical design and Agile project management techniques.
Celebrate your new skills!
After completing this micro-credential, you will receive a digital badge to showcase your skills. This badge highlights your ability to understand and apply the principles of Mechanical Design.
Once you earn a digital badge, share your achievement with employers and on social media profiles. If you choose not to share your badge immediately, you can log in to your Credly account at any time to access and share your badges. To do so, you must:
- Log in to your account
- Select the badge you’d like to share
- Select the “Share” button at the top of the page
- After being redirected to the “Share Badge” screen, you will find different tabs directing you to connect your social media accounts and share your badge.
- For course details and enrollment information, visit Mechanical Design.
- For more information, visit Rose State College Micro-Credentials Course Catalog.