Abstract: The course project is considered as an integral part of the learning process and it performs three inseparable functions: didactic, developmental and educational. The pedagogical, ie didactic function is manifested in the formation of skills and abilities of students to comprehensively solve professional problems in future innovative engineering activities, the ability to apply knowledge. Developmental function - develops in students the creative potential for the successful implementation of future innovative engineering activities, as well as the ability of the future engineer to think, spatial imagination and design, analysis and synthesis of machine parts.The upbringing function forms a culture of intellectual work, the ability to work in a team, in various positions, including leadership positions, to independently make responsible decisions and defend them based on arguments and facts.