BUILD YOUR OWN

Should-Cost Models Like Global OEMs

Learn from a leading Cost Engineering & Should-Costing expert
Step-by-step, practical tools & methods
Real industry templates, models & negotiation techniques
Level-1, Level-2, and Level-3 Certifications

Master practical Cost Engineering, Should-Costing, and Value Optimization using real industry frameworks, Excel-based cost models, and expert mentorship.

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WHO SHOULD JOIN
iCOST ACADEMY?

This program helps professionals transition from basic cost estimation to advanced, fact-based cost engineering followed by global OEMs and Tier-1

Mechanical & PCB/PCBA Engineers

building expertise in manufacturing cost drivers and process economics.

Cost Analysts

Professionals transitioning into specific Cost Engineering roles.

Sourcing Pros

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement professionals looking to leverage data-driven cost insights.

Mid-career Engineers

Targeting global roles in OEMs and Tier-1 companies.

Why Most Engineers
struggle with costing

Many engineers rely on supplier quotes, historical prices, or unstructured spreadsheets. This leads to weak negotiations and missed opportunities.

Supplier Quotes? (Black box)
Inflated Prices
Lack of Cost Transparency
Limited Influence on Design

THE iCOST ACADEMY
SOLUTION

Cost Engineering is not about guessing prices, it is about understanding how cost is created. We focus on how costs are built, not just how they are calculated. It’s about understanding the “Should-Cost”.

Cost Analysis
Realistic Estimates
Clarity in Cost Transparency
Better Negotiation

Certification Programs

Upgrade From Cost Estimation
to Cost Leadership

01 FOUNDATION

Build Your Own Should-Cost Model

Duration: 30 Days

Designed for beginners. Learn essentials of cost engineering and build your first Should-Cost model.

02 Advanced Practitioner

Advanced Cost Engineering Program

Duration: 90 Days

Build enterprise-grade models for 5 core commodities (Sheet Metal, Machining, Casting, Forging, Plastics).

03 EXPERT

Cost Engineering Expert Program

Duration: 6 MONTHS

For senior engineers and managers. Focus on strategy, leadership, and enterprise impact.

MM Kuppusamy

Cost Engineering Expert

WHY LEARN FROM iCOST ACADEMY ?

This is not generic training. This is practical cost engineering education built for real-world impact by industry practitioners.

Authority

Recognized global thought leader in Cost Engineering and Should-Costing, with 20+ years of hands-on industry leadership across aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Built and led cost engineering teams from the shop floor to enterprise level, delivering over $100M in cost savings through real supplier negotiations across Europe, China, and India.

CERTIFICATION & CREDENTIALS

VMA® Certified Value Engineering Practitioner (SAVE International, USA), backed by advanced qualifications from IIM Kozhikode and IIT Delhi, bridging engineering depth with business strategy.

SPECIALIZATION

Deep specialist in Should-Costing, DtC, DtV, VA/VE, DFMA, and world-class costing tools—including aPriori, TcPCM, FACTON, SEER, and AI-driven cost engines.

“I moved from quote-based costing to fact-based negotiation. iCost Academy completely changed how I approach cost engineering.”

Karthik M - Senior Mechanical Engineer

- Automotive Tier-1

Start With a Free Should-Cost Tool

Download a free Should-Cost Excel template and experience how professional cost models are built in real industry environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program globally relevant?

Yes. The concepts apply across global manufacturing industries including Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial.

Are sessions recorded?

Yes. All sessions are recorded for later access.

Do I need prior cost experience?

No. Level-1 starts from fundamentals.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Certification is provided upon completion of the course and project.