Mastering ISO 26262 for Autonomous Systems Safety and Certification
You're under pressure. Deadlines are tight. Compliance mandates are growing more complex, and stakeholders demand assurance that your autonomous systems meet the highest safety standards. One misstep in functional safety can delay product launches, increase liability, or worse-threaten human lives. The automotive and mobility sectors are moving fast toward autonomy, but without a structured, authoritative path through ISO 26262, even skilled engineers and project leads find themselves stuck, second-guessing safety strategies and struggling to align cross-functional teams around certifiable design practices. This is where Mastering ISO 26262 for Autonomous Systems Safety and Certification becomes your turning point. This course transforms uncertainty into clarity, equipping you with a complete mastery of ISO 26262 from hazard analysis to full certification readiness-enabling you to go from concept to a fully documented, board-ready safety case in as little as 30 days. One senior systems engineer at a leading autonomous shuttle company used this exact framework to secure internal funding and pass their initial TÜV audit on the first attempt. “I walked in with 80% confidence. I walked out with full certification. This course didn’t just teach me the standard-it showed me how to apply it,” they reported. You’re not just learning theory. You’re gaining an actionable, field-tested roadmap used by top-tier mobility innovators to reduce risk, accelerate development, and meet global safety certification with confidence. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Designed for busy professionals leading safety-critical development in automotive, robotics, and autonomous systems, this course is fully self-paced with immediate online access upon enrollment. There are no fixed dates or time commitments-learn on your schedule, anytime, from any location. Most learners complete the program in 4 to 6 weeks with consistent, focused study. Many report achieving their first major milestone-a complete Hazard and Risk Assessment with ASIL determination-within just 7 days of starting. Lifetime Access & Ongoing Updates
You receive lifetime access to all materials, including the full curriculum, downloadable templates, checklists, and reference documents. We continuously update content to reflect the latest interpretations, compliance trends, and regulatory developments-all at no extra cost. This is not a static resource. It evolves with the industry, so you stay ahead. Global Access, Any Device, Anytime
Access the course 24/7 from desktop, tablet, or mobile. The platform is fully optimized for fast loading and seamless navigation, whether you’re reviewing safety architecture on a train or finalizing your Functional Safety Plan during off-hours. No installations. No plugins. Just secure, instant access worldwide. Instructor Support & Expert Guidance
You’re not alone. Throughout the course, you’ll have direct access to a dedicated instructor with 15+ years of functional safety experience across OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Submit questions, get detailed feedback on your safety documentation, and receive practical guidance tailored to your project and organizational context. High-Value Certification Issued by The Art of Service
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service-a globally recognised authority in professional certification for engineering and technology disciplines. This credential is respected by employers, auditors, and regulators. It validates your expertise and strengthens your professional profile with tangible, verifiable proof of competence in ISO 26262 compliance. Transparent, Upfront Pricing-No Hidden Fees
The investment for this course is straightforward and inclusive. There are no hidden fees, no subscription traps, and no unexpected charges down the line. What you see is exactly what you get-complete access to one of the most comprehensive ISO 26262 mastery programs available. Payment Options
We accept all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Transactions are processed securely with end-to-end encryption, ensuring your payment details remain protected at all times. Zero-Risk Enrollment: Satisfied or Refunded
We stand behind the value and effectiveness of this course with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you complete the first two modules and find the content does not meet your expectations, simply request a full refund. No questions asked. Your only risk is not taking action. Enrollment Confirmation & Access
After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access credentials and login details will be sent separately once your course materials are prepared. This ensures a seamless onboarding experience with fully functional access from the moment you begin. “Will This Work for Me?”-Addressing the Biggest Objection
Whether you’re a systems engineer transitioning into autonomous vehicle safety, a software architect needing to prove functional safety compliance, or a project manager overseeing ISO 26262 certification for a Level 4 autonomous platform-this course is designed for your success. This works even if: you’ve struggled with ASIL decomposition before, if your team lacks a unified safety culture, or if you’re new to functional safety standards but need to lead certification efforts quickly. The structured, step-by-step approach bridges knowledge gaps and turns confusion into confidence. One senior safety assessor at a German mobility startup used this course after failing an initial audit due to incomplete safety case documentation. After completing the program, they restructured their entire safety workflow, addressed all gaps, and passed their reassessment within three weeks. This course doesn’t just deliver information. It delivers results-through precision, clarity, and professional-grade tools used by industry leaders. You gain more than knowledge. You gain leverage.
Module 1: Foundations of Functional Safety in Automotive Systems - Understanding the evolution of functional safety in modern vehicles
- Defining functional safety vs. traditional safety engineering
- Key definitions: hazard, risk, safety goal, safety requirement
- Origin and purpose of ISO 26262 standard
- Relationship between ISO 26262 and other industry standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849)
- Scope and applicability of ISO 26262 across vehicle lifecycle
- Overview of the V-model for safety-driven development
- Differentiating between nominal and fault-tolerant operation
- Introduction to safety culture and organisational responsibilities
- Understanding the role of the Functional Safety Manager
Module 2: Introduction to ISO 26262 Structure and Application - Breakdown of ISO 26262 parts 1 to 12
- Differences between original and updated editions of the standard
- Understanding normative vs. informative content
- How to navigate the ISO 26262 documentation ecosystem
- Mapping organisational roles to ISO 26262 responsibilities
- Key deliverables across each phase of compliance
- Relationship between safety activities and development phases
- Using ISO 26262 in agile and iterative development environments
- Integration with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Common misinterpretations and how to avoid them
Module 3: Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) - Systematic approach to identifying vehicle-level hazards
- Defining operational scenarios and use cases
- Using functional groupings to simplify system analysis
- Estimating severity, exposure, and controllability (S, E, C)
- Calculating ASIL levels using the risk matrix
- Differentiating between ASIL A, B, C, D and QM classifications
- Handling edge cases and rare but critical scenarios
- Documenting justification for ASIL assignment
- Managing interdependencies between systems
- Using HARA outputs to derive safety goals
Module 4: Functional Safety Concept Development - Translating safety goals into functional safety requirements
- Defining functional safety boundaries and interfaces
- Allocation of safety requirements to architectural elements
- Distribution of requirements across mechanical, electrical, software components
- Use of redundancy and diversity in safety architecture
- Establishing fault detection and reaction mechanisms
- Handling single point, latent, and residual faults
- Creating traceability between safety goals and requirements
- Using safety mechanisms to mitigate risks at system level
- Drafting the Functional Safety Concept report
Module 5: Technical Safety Concept & Architecture Design - Transforming functional safety requirements into technical specifications
- Architectural design for ASIL compliance
- Selecting hardware and software components based on ASIL needs
- Partitioning safety-critical and non-safety-critical components
- Managing software/hardware interface (SWE-HWI) requirements
- Designing for diagnostic coverage and fault tolerance
- Implementing safe states and fallback modes
- Use of watchdogs, self-checks, and runtime monitoring
- Deriving technical safety requirements for suppliers
- Documenting the Technical Safety Concept (TSC) package
Module 6: System-Level Development and Integration - System integration of safety components and subsystems
- Validating safety mechanisms during integration
- Verifying traceability from requirements to implementation
- Managing interface compatibility and signal integrity
- Handling communication security and bus protections
- Testing system-level fault reactions
- Validation of safe state transitions
- Preparing system integration test (SIT) plans
- Reviewing system safety validation results
- Finalising the System Safety Assessment report
Module 7: Hardware Development for ASIL Compliance - Understanding hardware safety metrics: SPFM, LFM, PMHF
- Calculating single point and latent fault metrics
- Using failure mode distribution analysis
- Selecting components with known failure rates
- Applying derating and stress analysis to improve reliability
- Designing hardware diagnostics for coverage maximisation
- Using hardware redundancy architectures (lockstep, dual-core)
- Qualifying COTS components for ASIL D applications
- Performing FIT rate calculations and reliability prediction
- Drafting the Hardware Safety Manual
Module 8: Software Development in Accordance with ISO 26262 - Software safety requirements derivation from technical specs
- Different levels of software unit testing by ASIL
- Applying MISRA C, CERT C, and other coding standards
- Static and dynamic analysis tools for code verification
- Software architectural design for modularity and testability
- Managing software safety mechanisms (memory checks, CRC, etc.)
- Ensuring run-time environment safety
- Validating software integration and interface compliance
- Traceability between software modules and requirements
- Documenting software unit and integration test results
Module 9: Software Verification and Validation - Differences between verification and validation in safety context
- Test case design based on safety requirements
- Achieving structural coverage (statement, branch, MC/DC)
- Using back-to-back testing between models and code
- Integrating real-time constraints into test scenarios
- Executing fault injection testing for robustness validation
- Validating response to invalid inputs and environmental stress
- Analysing coverage gaps and mitigation strategies
- Using automated test tools for regression and reusability
- Finalising the Software Safety Validation Report
Module 10: Safety Analysis Techniques and Tools - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for systems and hardware
- Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for top-down risk identification
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) adapted for automotive
- Petri Nets for dynamic system behaviour modelling
- Markov analysis for reliability and availability prediction
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative safety analysis
- Selecting the right technique based on ASIL and system phase
- Integrating safety analysis outputs into design decisions
- Automating analysis using industry tools (e.g. Symphony, SCADE)
Module 11: Managing Supplier and Third-Party Interfaces - Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Understanding the evolution of functional safety in modern vehicles
- Defining functional safety vs. traditional safety engineering
- Key definitions: hazard, risk, safety goal, safety requirement
- Origin and purpose of ISO 26262 standard
- Relationship between ISO 26262 and other industry standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849)
- Scope and applicability of ISO 26262 across vehicle lifecycle
- Overview of the V-model for safety-driven development
- Differentiating between nominal and fault-tolerant operation
- Introduction to safety culture and organisational responsibilities
- Understanding the role of the Functional Safety Manager
Module 2: Introduction to ISO 26262 Structure and Application - Breakdown of ISO 26262 parts 1 to 12
- Differences between original and updated editions of the standard
- Understanding normative vs. informative content
- How to navigate the ISO 26262 documentation ecosystem
- Mapping organisational roles to ISO 26262 responsibilities
- Key deliverables across each phase of compliance
- Relationship between safety activities and development phases
- Using ISO 26262 in agile and iterative development environments
- Integration with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Common misinterpretations and how to avoid them
Module 3: Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) - Systematic approach to identifying vehicle-level hazards
- Defining operational scenarios and use cases
- Using functional groupings to simplify system analysis
- Estimating severity, exposure, and controllability (S, E, C)
- Calculating ASIL levels using the risk matrix
- Differentiating between ASIL A, B, C, D and QM classifications
- Handling edge cases and rare but critical scenarios
- Documenting justification for ASIL assignment
- Managing interdependencies between systems
- Using HARA outputs to derive safety goals
Module 4: Functional Safety Concept Development - Translating safety goals into functional safety requirements
- Defining functional safety boundaries and interfaces
- Allocation of safety requirements to architectural elements
- Distribution of requirements across mechanical, electrical, software components
- Use of redundancy and diversity in safety architecture
- Establishing fault detection and reaction mechanisms
- Handling single point, latent, and residual faults
- Creating traceability between safety goals and requirements
- Using safety mechanisms to mitigate risks at system level
- Drafting the Functional Safety Concept report
Module 5: Technical Safety Concept & Architecture Design - Transforming functional safety requirements into technical specifications
- Architectural design for ASIL compliance
- Selecting hardware and software components based on ASIL needs
- Partitioning safety-critical and non-safety-critical components
- Managing software/hardware interface (SWE-HWI) requirements
- Designing for diagnostic coverage and fault tolerance
- Implementing safe states and fallback modes
- Use of watchdogs, self-checks, and runtime monitoring
- Deriving technical safety requirements for suppliers
- Documenting the Technical Safety Concept (TSC) package
Module 6: System-Level Development and Integration - System integration of safety components and subsystems
- Validating safety mechanisms during integration
- Verifying traceability from requirements to implementation
- Managing interface compatibility and signal integrity
- Handling communication security and bus protections
- Testing system-level fault reactions
- Validation of safe state transitions
- Preparing system integration test (SIT) plans
- Reviewing system safety validation results
- Finalising the System Safety Assessment report
Module 7: Hardware Development for ASIL Compliance - Understanding hardware safety metrics: SPFM, LFM, PMHF
- Calculating single point and latent fault metrics
- Using failure mode distribution analysis
- Selecting components with known failure rates
- Applying derating and stress analysis to improve reliability
- Designing hardware diagnostics for coverage maximisation
- Using hardware redundancy architectures (lockstep, dual-core)
- Qualifying COTS components for ASIL D applications
- Performing FIT rate calculations and reliability prediction
- Drafting the Hardware Safety Manual
Module 8: Software Development in Accordance with ISO 26262 - Software safety requirements derivation from technical specs
- Different levels of software unit testing by ASIL
- Applying MISRA C, CERT C, and other coding standards
- Static and dynamic analysis tools for code verification
- Software architectural design for modularity and testability
- Managing software safety mechanisms (memory checks, CRC, etc.)
- Ensuring run-time environment safety
- Validating software integration and interface compliance
- Traceability between software modules and requirements
- Documenting software unit and integration test results
Module 9: Software Verification and Validation - Differences between verification and validation in safety context
- Test case design based on safety requirements
- Achieving structural coverage (statement, branch, MC/DC)
- Using back-to-back testing between models and code
- Integrating real-time constraints into test scenarios
- Executing fault injection testing for robustness validation
- Validating response to invalid inputs and environmental stress
- Analysing coverage gaps and mitigation strategies
- Using automated test tools for regression and reusability
- Finalising the Software Safety Validation Report
Module 10: Safety Analysis Techniques and Tools - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for systems and hardware
- Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for top-down risk identification
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) adapted for automotive
- Petri Nets for dynamic system behaviour modelling
- Markov analysis for reliability and availability prediction
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative safety analysis
- Selecting the right technique based on ASIL and system phase
- Integrating safety analysis outputs into design decisions
- Automating analysis using industry tools (e.g. Symphony, SCADE)
Module 11: Managing Supplier and Third-Party Interfaces - Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Systematic approach to identifying vehicle-level hazards
- Defining operational scenarios and use cases
- Using functional groupings to simplify system analysis
- Estimating severity, exposure, and controllability (S, E, C)
- Calculating ASIL levels using the risk matrix
- Differentiating between ASIL A, B, C, D and QM classifications
- Handling edge cases and rare but critical scenarios
- Documenting justification for ASIL assignment
- Managing interdependencies between systems
- Using HARA outputs to derive safety goals
Module 4: Functional Safety Concept Development - Translating safety goals into functional safety requirements
- Defining functional safety boundaries and interfaces
- Allocation of safety requirements to architectural elements
- Distribution of requirements across mechanical, electrical, software components
- Use of redundancy and diversity in safety architecture
- Establishing fault detection and reaction mechanisms
- Handling single point, latent, and residual faults
- Creating traceability between safety goals and requirements
- Using safety mechanisms to mitigate risks at system level
- Drafting the Functional Safety Concept report
Module 5: Technical Safety Concept & Architecture Design - Transforming functional safety requirements into technical specifications
- Architectural design for ASIL compliance
- Selecting hardware and software components based on ASIL needs
- Partitioning safety-critical and non-safety-critical components
- Managing software/hardware interface (SWE-HWI) requirements
- Designing for diagnostic coverage and fault tolerance
- Implementing safe states and fallback modes
- Use of watchdogs, self-checks, and runtime monitoring
- Deriving technical safety requirements for suppliers
- Documenting the Technical Safety Concept (TSC) package
Module 6: System-Level Development and Integration - System integration of safety components and subsystems
- Validating safety mechanisms during integration
- Verifying traceability from requirements to implementation
- Managing interface compatibility and signal integrity
- Handling communication security and bus protections
- Testing system-level fault reactions
- Validation of safe state transitions
- Preparing system integration test (SIT) plans
- Reviewing system safety validation results
- Finalising the System Safety Assessment report
Module 7: Hardware Development for ASIL Compliance - Understanding hardware safety metrics: SPFM, LFM, PMHF
- Calculating single point and latent fault metrics
- Using failure mode distribution analysis
- Selecting components with known failure rates
- Applying derating and stress analysis to improve reliability
- Designing hardware diagnostics for coverage maximisation
- Using hardware redundancy architectures (lockstep, dual-core)
- Qualifying COTS components for ASIL D applications
- Performing FIT rate calculations and reliability prediction
- Drafting the Hardware Safety Manual
Module 8: Software Development in Accordance with ISO 26262 - Software safety requirements derivation from technical specs
- Different levels of software unit testing by ASIL
- Applying MISRA C, CERT C, and other coding standards
- Static and dynamic analysis tools for code verification
- Software architectural design for modularity and testability
- Managing software safety mechanisms (memory checks, CRC, etc.)
- Ensuring run-time environment safety
- Validating software integration and interface compliance
- Traceability between software modules and requirements
- Documenting software unit and integration test results
Module 9: Software Verification and Validation - Differences between verification and validation in safety context
- Test case design based on safety requirements
- Achieving structural coverage (statement, branch, MC/DC)
- Using back-to-back testing between models and code
- Integrating real-time constraints into test scenarios
- Executing fault injection testing for robustness validation
- Validating response to invalid inputs and environmental stress
- Analysing coverage gaps and mitigation strategies
- Using automated test tools for regression and reusability
- Finalising the Software Safety Validation Report
Module 10: Safety Analysis Techniques and Tools - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for systems and hardware
- Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for top-down risk identification
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) adapted for automotive
- Petri Nets for dynamic system behaviour modelling
- Markov analysis for reliability and availability prediction
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative safety analysis
- Selecting the right technique based on ASIL and system phase
- Integrating safety analysis outputs into design decisions
- Automating analysis using industry tools (e.g. Symphony, SCADE)
Module 11: Managing Supplier and Third-Party Interfaces - Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Transforming functional safety requirements into technical specifications
- Architectural design for ASIL compliance
- Selecting hardware and software components based on ASIL needs
- Partitioning safety-critical and non-safety-critical components
- Managing software/hardware interface (SWE-HWI) requirements
- Designing for diagnostic coverage and fault tolerance
- Implementing safe states and fallback modes
- Use of watchdogs, self-checks, and runtime monitoring
- Deriving technical safety requirements for suppliers
- Documenting the Technical Safety Concept (TSC) package
Module 6: System-Level Development and Integration - System integration of safety components and subsystems
- Validating safety mechanisms during integration
- Verifying traceability from requirements to implementation
- Managing interface compatibility and signal integrity
- Handling communication security and bus protections
- Testing system-level fault reactions
- Validation of safe state transitions
- Preparing system integration test (SIT) plans
- Reviewing system safety validation results
- Finalising the System Safety Assessment report
Module 7: Hardware Development for ASIL Compliance - Understanding hardware safety metrics: SPFM, LFM, PMHF
- Calculating single point and latent fault metrics
- Using failure mode distribution analysis
- Selecting components with known failure rates
- Applying derating and stress analysis to improve reliability
- Designing hardware diagnostics for coverage maximisation
- Using hardware redundancy architectures (lockstep, dual-core)
- Qualifying COTS components for ASIL D applications
- Performing FIT rate calculations and reliability prediction
- Drafting the Hardware Safety Manual
Module 8: Software Development in Accordance with ISO 26262 - Software safety requirements derivation from technical specs
- Different levels of software unit testing by ASIL
- Applying MISRA C, CERT C, and other coding standards
- Static and dynamic analysis tools for code verification
- Software architectural design for modularity and testability
- Managing software safety mechanisms (memory checks, CRC, etc.)
- Ensuring run-time environment safety
- Validating software integration and interface compliance
- Traceability between software modules and requirements
- Documenting software unit and integration test results
Module 9: Software Verification and Validation - Differences between verification and validation in safety context
- Test case design based on safety requirements
- Achieving structural coverage (statement, branch, MC/DC)
- Using back-to-back testing between models and code
- Integrating real-time constraints into test scenarios
- Executing fault injection testing for robustness validation
- Validating response to invalid inputs and environmental stress
- Analysing coverage gaps and mitigation strategies
- Using automated test tools for regression and reusability
- Finalising the Software Safety Validation Report
Module 10: Safety Analysis Techniques and Tools - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for systems and hardware
- Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for top-down risk identification
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) adapted for automotive
- Petri Nets for dynamic system behaviour modelling
- Markov analysis for reliability and availability prediction
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative safety analysis
- Selecting the right technique based on ASIL and system phase
- Integrating safety analysis outputs into design decisions
- Automating analysis using industry tools (e.g. Symphony, SCADE)
Module 11: Managing Supplier and Third-Party Interfaces - Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Understanding hardware safety metrics: SPFM, LFM, PMHF
- Calculating single point and latent fault metrics
- Using failure mode distribution analysis
- Selecting components with known failure rates
- Applying derating and stress analysis to improve reliability
- Designing hardware diagnostics for coverage maximisation
- Using hardware redundancy architectures (lockstep, dual-core)
- Qualifying COTS components for ASIL D applications
- Performing FIT rate calculations and reliability prediction
- Drafting the Hardware Safety Manual
Module 8: Software Development in Accordance with ISO 26262 - Software safety requirements derivation from technical specs
- Different levels of software unit testing by ASIL
- Applying MISRA C, CERT C, and other coding standards
- Static and dynamic analysis tools for code verification
- Software architectural design for modularity and testability
- Managing software safety mechanisms (memory checks, CRC, etc.)
- Ensuring run-time environment safety
- Validating software integration and interface compliance
- Traceability between software modules and requirements
- Documenting software unit and integration test results
Module 9: Software Verification and Validation - Differences between verification and validation in safety context
- Test case design based on safety requirements
- Achieving structural coverage (statement, branch, MC/DC)
- Using back-to-back testing between models and code
- Integrating real-time constraints into test scenarios
- Executing fault injection testing for robustness validation
- Validating response to invalid inputs and environmental stress
- Analysing coverage gaps and mitigation strategies
- Using automated test tools for regression and reusability
- Finalising the Software Safety Validation Report
Module 10: Safety Analysis Techniques and Tools - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for systems and hardware
- Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for top-down risk identification
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) adapted for automotive
- Petri Nets for dynamic system behaviour modelling
- Markov analysis for reliability and availability prediction
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative safety analysis
- Selecting the right technique based on ASIL and system phase
- Integrating safety analysis outputs into design decisions
- Automating analysis using industry tools (e.g. Symphony, SCADE)
Module 11: Managing Supplier and Third-Party Interfaces - Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Differences between verification and validation in safety context
- Test case design based on safety requirements
- Achieving structural coverage (statement, branch, MC/DC)
- Using back-to-back testing between models and code
- Integrating real-time constraints into test scenarios
- Executing fault injection testing for robustness validation
- Validating response to invalid inputs and environmental stress
- Analysing coverage gaps and mitigation strategies
- Using automated test tools for regression and reusability
- Finalising the Software Safety Validation Report
Module 10: Safety Analysis Techniques and Tools - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for systems and hardware
- Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for top-down risk identification
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) adapted for automotive
- Petri Nets for dynamic system behaviour modelling
- Markov analysis for reliability and availability prediction
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative safety analysis
- Selecting the right technique based on ASIL and system phase
- Integrating safety analysis outputs into design decisions
- Automating analysis using industry tools (e.g. Symphony, SCADE)
Module 11: Managing Supplier and Third-Party Interfaces - Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Defining safety requirements for external suppliers
- Creating safety agreements and technical interfaces
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 26262 obligations
- Managing component-level certifications (e.g. ASIL-ready IP)
- Conducting supplier audits and assessments
- Handling outsourcing of software or hardware development
- Reviewing supplier-generated safety evidence
- Allocating fault responsibility and safety ownership
- Using interface control documents (ICDs) for clarity
- Managing change requests from external partners
Module 12: Functional Safety Assessment and Audit Readiness - Preparing for internal and external safety assessments
- Engaging with Notified Bodies and certification agencies
- Structuring the Functional Safety Audit package
- Organising evidence by lifecycle phase and work product
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformances
- Drafting gap analysis and resolution plans
- Conducting pre-assessment mock audits
- Using checklists for audit completeness verification
- Presenting safety case documentation effectively
- Handling auditor questions on edge cases and assumptions
Module 13: Certification Process and Documentation - Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Understanding the role of TÜV, DEKRA, and other certifiers
- Difference between assessment and formal certification
- What certifiers look for in a safety case
- Structure of the Safety Case Report (SCR)
- Justifying ASIL assignments and decompositions
- Submitting supporting documents: HARA, FSC, TSC, SSAM
- Handling deviations and tailoring requests
- Maintaining certification over product lifecycle
- Preparing updates for new vehicle variants
- Transitioning from prototype to series production
Module 14: Safety in Autonomous and AI-Driven Systems - Challenges of applying ISO 26262 to AI-based perception systems
- Handling non-deterministic behaviour in neural networks
- Defining operational design domains (ODD) for safety analysis
- Safety validation of machine learning models
- Using scenario-based testing for autonomous functions
- Incorporating SOTIF (ISO 21448) alongside ISO 26262
- Managing unknown hazards due to AI unpredictability
- Creating fallback strategies for AI failure modes
- Defining validation boundaries for self-learning systems
- Future pathways: ISO 26262 and upcoming AI regulations
Module 15: Project Management for ISO 26262 Success - Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Planning safety activities within project timelines
- Resource allocation for safety engineering roles
- Tracking progress using safety milestones
- Integrating safety gates into phase reviews
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
- Using risk registers for ongoing safety tracking
- Budgeting for safety tools, testing, and certification
- Aligning safety efforts with product development roadmap
- Using dashboards to report safety status to executives
- Driving cross-functional collaboration between teams
Module 16: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications - Case study: Functional safety implementation in a Level 3 ADAS system
- Deep dive: HARA for an automated parking function
- Case study: ASIL decomposition in a braking control unit
- Analyzing safety architecture of a steer-by-wire system
- Lessons from a failed certification attempt and recovery
- Reviewing a complete Functional Safety Plan (FSP)
- Analyzing a full Technical Safety Concept document
- Walkthrough of a passed audit package from a commercial OEM
- Comparing safety strategies across EV and ICE platforms
- Applying lessons to your own projects and systems
Module 17: Advanced Topics in ISO 26262 Application - ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- ASIL decomposition principles and justification rules
- Combining ASIL B + ASIL B to achieve ASIL D
- Applying decomposition across hardware and software
- Temporal, spatial, and design diversity techniques
- Managing common cause failures (CCF)
- Zones 0–4 in CCF analysis and mitigation
- Using hardware element integration to reduce redundancy
- Justifying reduced diagnostic coverage in low-risk contexts
- Tailoring the standard for specific project constraints
- Handling legacy systems and mixed ASIL environments
Module 18: Tools, Templates, and Productivity Resources - Using safety requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS)
- Selecting test automation platforms for coverage analysis
- Template library: HARA worksheet, FSC report, TSC outline
- Safety plan templates by project size and ASIL level
- Checklists for audit readiness and documentation completeness
- Traceability matrix templates for requirements management
- FMEDA templates with pre-filled component failure data
- ASIL allocation decision tree tool
- Diagnostic coverage calculator spreadsheets
- Integration of tools into CI/CD pipelines for safety validation
Module 19: Hands-On Project: Building a Complete Safety Case - Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package
Module 20: Next Steps, Career Advancement, and Lifelong Learning - How to leverage your Certificate of Completion professionally
- Updating your resume and LinkedIn profile with new expertise
- Positioning yourself for roles: Functional Safety Engineer, Safety Architect, FUSA Lead
- Preparing for SAE J2980 and other emerging standards
- Pathways to advanced certifications (e.g. TÜV SÜD FS Engineer)
- Joining functional safety professional networks
- Contributing to safety best practices within your organisation
- Accessing exclusive post-course resources and updates
- Continued learning through advanced technical briefings
- Finalising your personal ISO 26262 mastery roadmap
- Selecting a sample autonomous function for case study
- Defining operational scenarios and boundary conditions
- Conducting full HARA and assigning ASIL levels
- Drafting functional safety goals and requirements
- Developing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC)
- Creating the Technical Safety Concept (TSC)
- Designing hardware and software safety mechanisms
- Performing FMEDA and fault tree analysis
- Validating system integration and safe state logic
- Compiling all documentation into a certification-ready package