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Master Robust Design with RD8 Academy
Upskill your engineers, boost product quality, and control cost variation - with training that sticks.
Open Courses Available Now : Introduction and Foundation
Overview
Your Robust Design Journey
Software Onboarding
An Onboarding course that introduces participants to the RD8 Software.
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Robust Design Courses
We offer a selection of Robust Design courses that enable you and your team to design smarter using principles of Robust Design.
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Overview of courses
See below for our overview of courses with prices and practical detalis.
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Practical info
Info and Prices
Program
Duration
Max. Participants
Price
RD8 Software Onboarding
2x4h Introduction
+ 50-60h Hypercare Support*
+ 50-60h Hypercare Support*
10
8,000 EUR
RD8 Design Introduction
1 day
20
13,500 EUR
RD8 Design Foundation
2 days
16
20,520 EUR
RD8 Kinematic Design Pro
2.5 days
16
23,760 EUR
Introduction or Foundation - Open
1 or 2 days
1 (up to 16 in class)
795 EUR/day
Introduction and Foundation Refresher
1 day
20
13,500 EUR
*Starting duration. Varies depending on product complexity, team structure and timing.
Start Your Learning Path with RD8
RD8 Academy offers an onboarding program to the RD8 Software and several Robust Design courses for engineers.
Fast Track to Use of RD8 Software
Get a comprehensive introduction to RD8 software to empower the use of Robust Design Principles in your design.
To get the most use of our advanced software, we will recommend continuing on the classic RD8 Engineering Academy Path to take Robust Design courses 1-3.
To get the most use of our advanced software, we will recommend continuing on the classic RD8 Engineering Academy Path to take Robust Design courses 1-3.
Software Onboarding
This Onboarding Program lays the groundwork for Robust Design Principles and using the RD8 platform for the analysis, preparing learners to start their Robust Design journey and application.
It includes initial Robust Design introduction, training, hands-on support, and post-onboarding review to ensure seamless software adoption.
Duration: 4h + 4x1h
Participants: max 10 people
It includes initial Robust Design introduction, training, hands-on support, and post-onboarding review to ensure seamless software adoption.
Duration: 4h + 4x1h
Participants: max 10 people
Course details
Classic RD8 Engineering Academy Path
Master the theory of Robust Design by taking courses on the Engineering Academy path. (Software onboarding is not a prerequsite)
Learn to apply Robust Design and Kinematic Design principles in your mechanical designs and see the improvements.
Learn to apply Robust Design and Kinematic Design principles in your mechanical designs and see the improvements.
Introduction
Understand the Robust Design Principles and learn to apply basic principles of Kinematic design.
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Foundation
Learn to analyse products and evaluate mechanical designs withthe RD8 Framework.
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Specializations
We offer a selection of specialization courses in core disciplines of the RD8 Framework.
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Introduction
Understand the Robust Design principles including the RD8 Robust Design Framework and learn to apply basic principles of Kinematic Design.
This course provides a strong foundation by covering key concepts, methodologies, and tools essential for developing mechanically robust products.
Duration: 1 day
Participants: max 20 people
This course provides a strong foundation by covering key concepts, methodologies, and tools essential for developing mechanically robust products.
Duration: 1 day
Participants: max 20 people
Course details
Foundation
Learn how to apply the RD8 Framework on products and analyse and evaluate mechanical designs to increase robustness and achieve predictability.
Building on the introduction course, the Foundation course dives deeper into advanced methodologies for analysing and refining product designs.
Duration: 2 days
Participants: max 16 people
Building on the introduction course, the Foundation course dives deeper into advanced methodologies for analysing and refining product designs.
Duration: 2 days
Participants: max 16 people
Course details
Specialization
We offer a few different specialization courses for specialist engineers and key development staff with advanced product design issues to build further on the Foundation course.
Participants can get specialized in core disciplines of the RD8 Framework, e.g. GPS and tolerancing. Evaluate own designs in case work and create robust redesigns.
Duration, number of participants, and price depends on the specialization. Click on the link below to see the different specializations.
Participants can get specialized in core disciplines of the RD8 Framework, e.g. GPS and tolerancing. Evaluate own designs in case work and create robust redesigns.
Duration, number of participants, and price depends on the specialization. Click on the link below to see the different specializations.
Course details
RD8 Academy Practical Info
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Sessions in Danish or English
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Courses can be held on-site (full days) or virtual sessions (half days) as per client preference
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All travel expenses are invoiced at direct cost
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Participants work on their pipeline projects – value generated during training
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Facilitators are RD8 Design SMEs with industry application experience
Eco-System Support
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All participants will have online access to course materials
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All participants will have 1 months free access to the RD8 Platform including full design history
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Direct channel for course lecturer questions
Reviews
What Engineers Say
“It’s like adding a new tool to my design toolbox - we catch issues sooner and design smarter.”
- Mechanical Design Engineer, Arjo
Trusted by engineering teams building high‑performance mechanical products
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Why RD8 Academy?
Why Robust Design Training Matter for Your Business
Build products with less problems and more motivation
Poorly controlled variation drives delays, cost overruns and unhappy customers. RD8 Academy gives your team the skills and tools to design right the first time - resulting in predictable quality, faster time-to-market, and fewer warranty costs.
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What's In It For You, Your Team, Your Company
For You (Engineer)
Become a trusted robust design expert
Analyse tolerance chains, spot issues early
Practical CAD + RD8 toolbox skills
Build a reputation for reliable, cost-effective design
For Your Team
Common language for variation control
Fewer design loops & rework
Real-life cases & immediate application
Access RD8’s toolbox daily
For Your Company
Lower cost of poor quality
Faster development cycles
Fewer warranty costs
Predictable product quality
Sustainable design reputation
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