PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL DEVICES

BLENDED COURSE: ONLINE COURSE + LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SESSIONS

It is a pre-requisite to have good knowledge and experience of design control before registering on this course. It is also strongly recommended to take the Design Control for Medical Devices online course since we will build on the knowledge already gained and focus on how to efficiently and effectively manage projects in development of a medical device.

This course provides a high-level overview of the project process as well as hands-on tools and techniques essential to developing a medical device within both budget and schedule constraints. First, you learn the theory via the online course, and after that you apply it during the two live virtual classroom sessions.

ONLINE COURSE

Course lengthapprox.
17-22 hours
Next classroom sessions

6-7 Mar 2024
1PM-4:30PM CET – FULL

7-8 May 2024
1PM-4:30PM CET

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€ 1249
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ONLINE

€ 499​

Checkmark MDHQ  Average completion time​  10-15 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Total video duration​ 6.5 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Number of quizzes​ 32

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ONLINE LIFETIME

€ 599

Checkmark MDHQ  Average completion time​  10-15 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Total video duration​ 6.5 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Number of quizzes​ 32

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€ 1249 ​

Checkmark MDHQ  Average completion time​  17-22 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Total video duration​ 6.5 hours

Checkmark MDHQ  Number of quizzes​ 32

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Average completion time
The average course completion time varies based on prior knowledge and individual course goals. It includes video viewing, quizzes, and final exam.
Total video duration
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Number of quizzes
This is the total number of quiz questions in the course. They are spread throughout the course, typically at the end of each lesson. They can, for example, be multiple choices, true/false, or short written answers.
Course access
Lifetime access to the online course is granted upon completion of the course and final exam within six months from enrollment. Access continues as long as the course remains available on the website without significant changes.
Final exam
The final exam consists of 30-45 randomly selected quiz questions, taken once under timed conditions, for verification of training and course certificate issuance. No pass/fail, but the score is recorded in training record.
Course certificate
Upon completion of the final exam, two course certificates are issued: 1) A social media-friendly certificate that can be easily shared on LinkedIn. 2) A PDF course certificate, including the final exam score, suitable for your training records. When attending the blended course, a course certificate covering both the online course and the classroom session is also issued.
Ask the instructor
Enrolled learners can utilize the comment fields in each lesson to ask questions, which are answered by the course creator. Please note that the course creator provides responses to questions of a generic nature and they do not substitute regular consulting assignments.
Printed course companion
The personal printed course companion serves as a comprehensive summary of the online course, condensing the key concepts into concise bullet points accompanied by relevant images and helpful flowcharts.
Classroom sessions (2 * 3.5 h)
The classroom sessions, held over two half-days (3.5 hours each), provide a highly interactive environment for applying the theory learned during the online course. Guided by an expert instructor, there are real-life case scenarios to work through and plenty of time for discussions and questions. It's an opportunity to further enhance understanding and practical skills in a collaborative setting.
Templates
Our exclusive collection of time-saving templates are designed to enhance the online course experience. These templates provide practical knowledge and assist in implementing corresponding requirements to improve operations.
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Course description

This course consists of two parts:

1. The Introduction to Project Management for Product Development of Medical Devices online course
2. Two half-day live virtual classroom sessions held by the course creator

It is a pre-requisite to have good knowledge and experience of design control before starting the introductory project management online course. The project management course covers topics such as how to define the scope and requirements of a project and how to create a realistic schedule and budget. You will learn about project risk management and how to avoid cost and schedule overruns.

You can start the online course immediately and have access to it for 6 months, but you must successfully complete the final exam prior to the classroom sessions. If you have already completed the online course, you can register for the classroom sessions only.

The unique, highly interactive live virtual classroom sessions are facilitated by Peter Sebelius, who is an authority in this field. During the sessions, you get to apply the theory you have learnt via case studies, workshops, and discussions. There is plenty of time for Q&As, and with a maximum of 8 people per classroom session, all participants have the opportunity to learn first-hand from an industry expert.

A printed course companion is included, as well as time-saving templates on how to implement project management effectively and efficiently.

We recommend this course to R&D engineers wanting to become project managers, consultants working with medical device projects, project managers within the medical device industry, and managers working directly or indirectly with projects and product development.

Medical Device HQ is a member of the Swedish standardisation committee TK355 developing standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and IEC 62366-1. Peter Sebelius has partaken in authoring all of the above standards at an international level.

Sis standard developer 2024 certification

Want to know more about our blended courses? Watch the video below.

Our blended learning courses combine the best of both worlds: online training and two half-day live virtual classroom sessions afterwards.

The online training allows for the flexibility in the way you learn, so that you can learn in a way which suits you best. You can access it whenever and wherever you want, and you can stop, start, and repeat the lessons and quizzes as often as you would like. To help maximise your learning, you can check your knowledge and understanding every step of the way by taking the assessment test beforehand, as well as the checkpoint quizzes that are found throughout the course. Ultimately, you will take a final exam at the end of the course.

The classroom sessions are highly interactive and focuses on applying the theory you have learnt during the online course with the guidance of the expert instructor. There are real-life case scenarios to work through and plenty of time for discussions and questions.

Peter Sebelius instructor

Peter Sebelius is a highly esteemed trainer, consultant and entrepreneur in the medical device industry. He is a member of the Joint Working Group that is revising the ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 standards.

He has vast ‘hands on’ experience, having developed, amongst other things, a mechanical chest compression device and an ex vivo perfusion machine for lungs. He has received numerous awards including the Great Design Award and the title “This year’s specialist” by Veckans affärer.

Benefits for you

Checkmark MDHQ Learn how to develop a medical device from beginning to end

This course will guide you through the process from invention or market brief, pre-studies, to product approval and everything in between, preparing you to lead or take part in that process yourself.

Checkmark MDHQ Understand the pitfalls of medical device project management and how to avoid them

We don’t live in a perfect world. This course talks about pitfalls, challenges and issues that many medical device projects face, and not least, how to avoid them. This will prepare you and make you ready to combat a lot of difficult situations in your work-life.

Checkmark MDHQ Interactive instructor engagement 

Our instructors are passionate about what they do, bringing their expertise and love for the subject into the learning experience.

Participate in active learning by asking questions directly to the instructor, taking part in group workshops and discussions. This allows you to seek clarification, share insights, apply and transfer knowledge.

Course structure

Blended learning journey v3

Online course

The Introduction to Project Management for Product Development of Medical Devices online course comprises a mixture of pre-recorded videos, quizzes, and a final exam. It is self-paced and flexible in that you can start, stop, and repeat as much as you like. You will have lifetime access to the course (conditions apply). The course consists of 16 lessons which are outlined below.

  • Welcome
  • What you need to know
  • Set your course goal completion dates
  • Pre-course assessment
  • The medical device world
  • The project process (part )
  • The project process (part 2)
  • Medical device project processes
  • Projects and project management
  • The project organisation
  • The project manager and the stakeholders
  • The project priorities
  • The course outline and tools and techniques
  • Develop a project charter
  • The project charter paradox
  • Project success
  • Plan stakeholder engagement
  • Planning a project
  • Collect requirements (part 1)
  • Collect requirements (part 2)
  • Define scope (part 1)
  • Define scope (part 2)
  • Verification and validation planning
  • Create WBS
  • Baselines
  • Introduction to project risk management (part 1)
  • Introduction to project risk management (part 2)
  • Reserve time and project risk profile (part 1)
  • Reserve time and project risk profile (part 2)
  • Create a schedule (part 1)
  • Create a schedule (part 2)
  • Optimizing your schedule
  • Using and visualizing your schedule
  • The probability of scheduling
  • The critical chain
  • Medical device scheduling (part 1)
  • Medical device scheduling (part 2)
  • Develop the human resource plan
  • Project budget and risk (part 1)
  • Project budget and risk (part 2)
  • Create the project plan
  • Direct and manage project work (Design)
  • Controling schedule and cost
  • Control scope
  • Earned value management and forecasting
  • Manage communications
  • Project close out
  • Pre-final exam
  • Course evaluation
  • Learn more in a live virtual class
  • The live virtual class product
  • Get your questions answered on the live virtual class

Classroom session(s)

You will attend these two half-day live virtual instructor-led classroom sessions via Zoom. The focus is on practicing the new skills, knowledge, and understanding learnt during the online course, in a relaxed environment, with the guidance of an expert instructor. There are real-life case scenarios to work through, and plenty of time for discussions and questions.

The live virtual classes will cover the practical aspects of the product development process and the most common pitfalls in medical device development, as well as how to avoid them.

The maximum number of people in a classroom session is 8.

Included is a printed course companion and the following time-saving templates:

  • Design and development plan template
  • Project charter template
  • Project close-out report template
  • Project deliverables list template
  • Stakeholder register template
  • Status report template

Frequently asked questions

The blended course consists of two parts: the online course and two half-day live virtual classroom sessions.

The online course is made up of carefully scripted pre-recorded videos in order to maximise your learning. The live virtual classroom sessions are virtual face-to-face sessions where you will be interacting with the instructor and the other course participants via Zoom. You are required to be visible on video when taking the classroom sessions.

The time spent on the course varies greatly. If you are a beginner or have very high ambitions, you will typically spend more time on it. If you are already experienced in the field, you will probably finish it more quickly. The online course takes 10-15 hours to finish on average.

You do not have to watch the whole course at once. In fact, you can pause, resume, and replay as often as you like. 

The two half-day live virtual classroom sessions take approximately 7 hours in total.

You will be receiving a course certificate after completing the final exam. The course certificate is available when you log in to your account. Go to “My Courses”, and scroll down. You will find it under “Your Course Certificates”.

After successfully completing the classroom session, you will receive a course certificate covering both the online course and the classroom session by email.

If you wish to buy 3 or more seats, we invite you to reach out using the contact form to discuss discount options. Please note, if there are more than 5 people from your organisation wising to take the course, consider arranging an in-house course. The price will be lower, and the course can be customised to your needs.

If you complete the final exam within 6 months of enrolment, you will have lifetime access to the online course (conditions apply). If you do not, your course access will expire after 6 months.

The maximum number of participants for the live virtual classroom session is 8.

There is no pass/fail score on the exam as such, but you are required to achieve 85% or more on the final exam to be allowed to attend the classroom sessions. The check-point quiz questions that are available during the online course will be a good model of what you will get on the final exam.

If you do not achieve 85%, the final exam can be reset for an administrative fee of 50 EUR, and you can take it again.

If you have already completed the online course and taken the final exam more than 3 weeks prior to the classroom sessions, and regardless of whether you have achieved >85%, we will reset the final exam for you for free.

You will need to retake the final exam by 3pm CET the day before the first classroom sessions This is because we insist all participants have the information fresh in their mind in order to maximise the learning experience in the live virtual classroom sessions.

You are required to have good knowledge and experience of design control before starting this course. We also strongly recommend that you take the Introduction to Design Control for Medical Devices online course before registering on this course.

The instructor has conducted training in the field for many years and continuously participates in authoring standards such as the ISO 13485 and ISO 14971. This ensures the instructor has access to leading-edge knowledge and information, which is the highest qualification available for teaching the course.

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