A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering Functional Safety in Embedded Systems
A structured path to mastering ISO 26262 compliance and safety-critical software assurance
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Struggling to align microcontroller-level development with functional safety standards while maintaining audit readiness?
The situation this course is for
Even with strong technical foundations, engineers face pressure to deliver safety-compliant systems under tight review cycles. Gaps in diagnostic coverage, unclear SEooC boundaries, and evolving tool qualification demands create delays and rework. The challenge isn't just technical, it's about producing consistent, defensible evidence that stands up to auditor scrutiny without slowing innovation.
Who this is for
Systems and software engineers working in safety-critical domains who need to implement ISO 26262 with confidence, produce compliant artifacts efficiently, and reduce rework during audits.
Who this is not for
This course is not for managers seeking high-level overviews or teams not currently working under functional safety compliance requirements.
What you walk away with
- Apply structured methods to achieve required diagnostic coverage in microcontroller peripherals
- Produce auditable safety documentation aligned with ISO 26262 expectations
- Implement SEooC strategies that reduce integration risk
- Streamline tool qualification and evidence collection workflows
- Confidently navigate safety case construction and review cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Functional Safety
Establish core concepts of functional safety, including hazard analysis, risk classification, and the safety lifecycle. Build a common language for cross-functional collaboration and compliance alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- What is functional safety
- Hazard vs risk explained
- Safety lifecycle phases
- Role of ASIL levels
- Defining safety goals
- Functional safety standards
- Overview of ISO 26262
- Safety culture principles
- Team roles and responsibilities
- Safety plan structure
- Tool confidence levels
- Evidence requirements
Module 2. Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Learn how to conduct systematic hazard analysis using industry-proven methods. Identify operational risks, classify hazards by severity, exposure, and controllability, and derive safety goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Hazard identification process
- Operational use cases
- Severity classification
- Exposure assessment
- Controllability evaluation
- ASIL determination
- Safety goal derivation
- Fault propagation basics
- Failure mode mapping
- HARA documentation
- Stakeholder input
- Review and sign-off
Module 3. Safety Goals and Requirements
Translate safety goals into verifiable technical requirements. Understand decomposition, traceability, and how to maintain integrity across system layers.
12 chapters in this module
- From goals to requirements
- Requirement attributes
- ASIL decomposition rules
- Traceability structure
- Bi-directional linking
- Safety requirement templates
- Allocation to components
- Interface requirements
- Verification criteria
- Change impact analysis
- Version control
- Audit readiness
Module 4. SEooC Development Strategies
Master the development of software elements out of context with a focus on reuse, assumptions, and integration readiness. Address common pitfalls in SEooC compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- What is SEooC
- Use case assumptions
- External constraints
- Integration interfaces
- Diagnostic coverage targets
- Tool qualification context
- Evidence portability
- Documentation boundaries
- Reusability assessment
- Safety envelope definition
- SEooC checklist
- Common audit findings
Module 5. Microcontroller Safety Features
Explore built-in safety mechanisms of modern microcontrollers and how to leverage them effectively within a functional safety architecture.
12 chapters in this module
- Core self-tests
- Memory protection units
- Clock monitoring
- Watchdog timers
- ECC memory usage
- Bus integrity checks
- Peripheral diagnostics
- Error signaling
- Fail-safe states
- Recovery procedures
- Diagnostic coverage metrics
- Implementation patterns
Module 6. Diagnostic Coverage Analysis
Develop accurate diagnostic coverage estimates using structured methods. Align analysis with ASIL requirements and tool confidence levels.
12 chapters in this module
- Fault detection principles
- Single point faults
- Latent fault identification
- Coverage calculation
- FMEA integration
- FMEDA inputs
- Diagnostic depth levels
- Tool-assisted analysis
- Manual review process
- Assumption validation
- Reporting format
- Audit preparation
Module 7. Software Architecture for Safety
Design software architectures that support functional safety goals through modularity, isolation, and fault containment strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Layered architecture
- Module separation
- Fault containment
- Safe state management
- Error handling design
- Watchdog coordination
- Resource allocation
- Timing constraints
- Data integrity checks
- Recovery logic
- Interface contracts
- Safety pattern library
Module 8. Verification and Validation Planning
Create effective verification strategies that align with safety requirements and produce auditable evidence across development phases.
12 chapters in this module
- Test strategy alignment
- Unit testing scope
- Integration testing
- Fault injection
- Code coverage targets
- Static analysis use
- Dynamic testing
- Review checklists
- Traceability reports
- Tool qualification
- Evidence packaging
- Audit trail
Module 9. Tool Qualification and Confidence
Understand how to qualify tools used in safety-critical development and justify their use during audits with documented confidence arguments.
12 chapters in this module
- Tool classification
- TCL1 vs TCL2
- Qualification scope
- Defect detection
- Tool usage assumptions
- Validation testing
- Documentation structure
- Commercial tool use
- Open source tools
- IDE configuration
- Compiler qualification
- Toolchain review
Module 10. Safety Case Construction
Build compelling safety cases that demonstrate compliance through structured argumentation, evidence alignment, and traceability.
12 chapters in this module
- Safety case structure
- Claim-context-evidence
- Argument development
- Evidence mapping
- Assumption tracking
- Lifecycle coverage
- ASIL-specific arguments
- Review process
- Stakeholder alignment
- Gap identification
- Update procedures
- Final submission
Module 11. Compliance Documentation
Produce clear, concise, and auditor-friendly documentation that supports certification and reduces review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Document types
- Template design
- Consistency checks
- Version control
- Approval workflows
- Traceability matrices
- Audit preparation
- Document review
- Change management
- Storage requirements
- Access control
- Lifecycle management
Module 12. Scaling Safety Across Projects
Extend safety practices across teams and product lines while maintaining consistency, reducing duplication, and improving efficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Process standardization
- Knowledge reuse
- Template libraries
- Training integration
- Audit feedback loop
- Metrics collection
- Lessons learned
- Toolchain alignment
- Cross-project review
- Governance model
- Continuous improvement
- Scaling checklist
How this maps to your situation
- You're working on safety-critical embedded systems and need to demonstrate compliance
- You're preparing documentation for audit or certification cycles
- You're integrating third-party components and need SEooC clarity
- You're leading or contributing to functional safety initiatives in your organization
Before vs. after
Before
Uncertain about how to structure safety evidence, meet diagnostic coverage targets, or justify tool use in audits
After
Confidently produce compliant artifacts, streamline reviews, and apply repeatable methods across projects
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to fit around professional responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Without structured methods, teams risk delays during audits, increased rework, and difficulty proving compliance, especially when integrating complex microcontrollers or reused components.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 26262 overviews, this course provides actionable, embedded-system-specific methods with templates and examples tailored to real-world implementation challenges.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Engineers and technical leads working on safety-critical embedded systems who need to implement ISO 26262 with confidence.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course specific to a particular industry?
While focused on automotive safety standards, the methods apply to any embedded system requiring functional safety compliance.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to fit around professional responsibilities..
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