why the design of experiments course

The program starts19 November 2026

students in Design of Experiments course

Program

Part-time Short course

Nijmegen

Laan van Scheut 2

6525 EM Nijmegen

The Design of Experiments (DoE) course is a basic introduction to the Design of Experiments methodology. Experimental designs based on the DoE method make your experimental procedure clear, compact, and statistically sound.

During the course:

You will expand your knowledge with the Design of Experiments methodology
You learn the basic principles of this experimentation method
You learn how to use the software to get results faster and more efficiently
You will create your own experimental design which you can take back to your workplace

During the Design of Experiments course, you gain basic skills in organizing, preparing, conducting and analyzing experiments. You build a statistical foundation to start experimenting on your own. Theory is combined with the use of Design Expert statistical software.

Do you already have experience with other software? No problem. This course is still highly suitable as it explains the principles of DoE rather than just training you on the software.

The course covers the following topics:

Theoretical preparation – self study using knowledge clips

Theoretical background, why DoE?
Statistical background

Day 1

Q&A for questions about self study/preparation
Demonstration in software program Design Expert
Analysis and interpretation of results
Design of experiment and use of different models (factorial design, response surface model (box benkhen) & mixture design)
Working on assignments yourself (from scientific articles)

Day 2

Working on assignments yourself (from scientific articles)
Opportunity to present own cases and work on these

You'll learn from experts in the field from the HAN School of Applied Biosciences and Chemistry. The course consists of a theoretical part and an interactive practical part.

To ensure there is enough time for hands-on practice and interaction in the two sessions at the HAN, you’ll need to study the necessary basic theory on your own before the course begins. You can do this via knowledge clips and taking short quizzes available through an online learning platform to which you’ll be added after application.

The course is taught in English.
The Design of Experiments course will start on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at HAN Nijmegen, Laan van Scheut 2. The course days are from 12.30 to 16.30. Below is an overview of the dates:

19-11-2026

03-12-2026

Once you're finished...

... You have learned the basic concepts, which model to use when, and how to use the software. You will also create your own experimental design which you can take back to your workplace.