New Product Development was created to introduce students to product development in a global economy. Students learn how to identify customer needs, analyze costs, develop concepts, design and generate prototypes, understand supply chain integration, create products, and perform product testing.

New Product Development is a combination of skills that students will gain in the Cerritos College departments of Engineering Design Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Plastics/Composites, Woodworking, and Welding. New Product Development combines skills and knowledge from these various fields to prepare students for a fiercely competitive a evolving business world.