ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Training and Certification for Engineers (Level 1)
Become a certified Functional Safety Engineer focused on improving automotive safety
The ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training and Certification Programme (FSCP) provides professionals with the technical knowledge and practical experience to understand safety-related functions for electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles.
✔ Gain an overview of Functional Safety and FSM for ISO 26262 2nd Edition Sections 1 - 12
✔ Understand the development and assessment of safety relevant hardware according to ISO 26262 including reliability considerations
✔ Learn about the development and assessment of safety-relevant software according to ISO 26262 such as process models and selection of methods
✔ Discover how to manage safety-related systems in road vehicles so you can take more informed steps to avoid risks.
Our personal certification programme covers the entire product life cycle from concept to decommissioning. You’ll cover functional safety, risk analysis, system design, development and assessment of hardware and software, and practical applications. It’s ideal for manufacturers, regulatory affairs, and quality management staff in the automotive industry. Successful completion leads to TÜV SÜD certification, enhancing safety expertise.
Implementing ISO 26262 in the initial phase, helps to ensure that no such risks surface at a later stage of production, when it becomes expensive to fix the problem.
Our ISO 26262 Complete Package training includes course modules 1-4 to introduce you to the processes necessary for your role, OEM, Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the safety life cycle. For employees and other professionals this programme demonstrates that you have the necessary expertise in functional safety for the automotive industry in accordance with ISO 26262.
All course modules 1-4 adopt a situation-based approach to the role of safety analyses, supporting processes and the resulting deliverables. Explanations of the necessary work products and appropriate treatment of the safety plan are an integral part of all modules.
Starting with an introduction to the fundamentals of functional safety and the structure of ISO 26262, you will gain an understanding of its purpose, scope and importance within automotive development. You will be taken through hazard and risk analysis, including ASIL allocation, before moving on to derivation of a functional safety concept and technical safety requirements.
As the course progresses, you will examine development & assessment of safety relevant hardware according to ISO 26262 including reliability considerations and qualitative and quantitative requirements. You will also be introduced to safety-oriented analysis, assessment of data communications and calculation of fault metrics and reliability characteristics.
Our next module focuses on the development and assessment of safety-relevant software according to ISO 26262. You’ll learn about process models, selection of methods, techniques and measures required by the standard, plus practical planning of SW development depending on ASIL. Special topics addressed include definition of safety measures/hardware diagnosis, partitioning of software, comparison between code-based and model-based development, strategic design of project documentation and comparisons of code-based and model-based development.
You will also explore the role of safety analysis within the safety life cycle, assess the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used analysis techniques and understand how to interlink various safety analyses using practical examples.
By the end of the course, you will be able to apply ISO 26262 across the full safety life cycle, perform comprehensive safety assessments, integrate reliability evaluation at hardware level and translate risk findings into robust system, hardware and software safety concepts.
You will then complete an examination on the fifth day.
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- Managers wanting to integrate ISO 26262 into organisational strategies and manage resources effectively
- Safety managers applying ISO 26262 principles to ensure robust functional safety across development phase
- Software developers developing safety-related software in accordance with ISO 26262 requirements
- Hardware developers responsible for designing components that comply with ISO 26262 safety and validation criteria
- Project managers coordinating development activities and aligning project timelines with ISO 26262 deliverables
- Quality officers overseeing process compliance, traceability and adherence to ISO 26262
- Testing engineers involved in verification and validation against safety goals and ASIL requirements
- Professionals working with ISO 26262 2nd Edition who focus on developing programmable electronic components and/or safety systems in line with the standard
Functional Safety according to ISO 26262 is a four-day training course followed by an exam on day 5. The course consists of:
Day 1 - Module 1: Overview of Functional Safety and FSM for ISO 26262 2nd Edition Sections 1 - 12
Day 2 - Module 2: From Risk Analysis to System Design for ISO 26262 2nd Edition Sections 3, 4, 8, 9, 12
Day 3 - Module 3: Development and Assessment of safety-relevant Hardware for ISO 26262 2nd Edition Sections 5, 8, 9, 11
Day 4 - Module 4: Development and Assessment of safety-relevant Software for ISO 26262 2nd Edition Sections 6, 8, 9
Modules:
Motor vehicle risk analysis to system design according to ISO 26262
- Hazard analysis with risk assessment (risk analysis/ASIL allocation)
- Derivation of a functional safety concept
- Derivation of the technical safety requirements and creation of the technical safety concept
Development & assessment of safety- relevant hardware according to ISO 26262
- Fundamentals of reliability consideration
- Quantitative and qualitative requirements for hardware design
- Introduction and performance of safety-oriented analysis of ISO 26262
- Rating of faults, calculation of fault metrics and reliability characteristics
- Assessment of data communications
Development & assessment of safety-relevant software according to ISO 26262
- General requirements for the software process: process models
- Selection of methods, techniques and measures required by the standard
- Practical planning of SW development depending on ASIL
- Special topics
- Definition of safety measures / hardware diagnosis
- Partitioning of software
- Comparison between code based and model-based development
- Design of project documentation: achieving completeness and reviewability with minimal effort
Role of safety analysis
- Comprehensive analysis of the safety life cycle
- Introduction of commonly used analysis techniques and their strengths / weaknes
- Amplification of the reliability consideration at hardware level
- Interlinking of various safety analysis
- Application example
- Course delivered by one of TÜV SÜD's leading industry experts
- Small class sizes for a more engaging and personalised learning experience
- Receive globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate upon completion
TÜV SÜD is trusted by over 16,000 companies and thousands of learners worldwide, reflecting our commitment to delivering quality training.
FSCP Functional Safety Certified Persons registration ISO 26262
With our FSCP Functional Safety Certified Person registration, you can become an expert in Functional Safety. After completing the exam, attendees receive a certificate confirming their qualification according to their chosen FSCP level and are entered in the list of certification-holders on our website.
Level 1: FS Engineer ISO 26262 (Beginner Level)
- Proof of safety project experience is not required
- It is highly recommended to participate at the corresponding TÜV SÜD training modules
If you would like to participate in the Professional or Expert examination, please get in touch with a member of the Academy team, who will be able to help you.
What is the significance of ISO 26262 in a functional safety training programme?
ISO 26262 is an international functional safety standard for the development of electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles.
Compliance with ISO 26262 is crucial for OEMs and automotive suppliers to ensure human safety and automotive development.
What does the ISO 26262 Functional Safety Standard specify?
The ISO 26262 functional safety standard specifies a framework for safety-related systems to be applied to assist the development of electrical and electronic systems that are installed in road vehicles, excluding mopeds. ISO 26262 sets an outline for measuring risk and determine risk classes known as ASILs (Automotive Safety Integrity Levels, or ASILs) and aims to reduce possible hazards in automotive systems. It defines the safety life cycle from the concept phase until the decommissioning of the automotive product or system. It tracks and measures risks to ensure that an acceptable level of safety is achieved in the automotive product.
Why is it important for an individual to have Functional Safety Training in ISO 26262?
Our ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training and Certification Programme (FSCP) gives you technical knowledge and practical experience in safety-related systems in road vehicles. When you have complete knowledge of the safety-related systems, you’re able to take more informed decisions to reduce risks. This approach ensures that appropriate measures are implemented from the outset, preventing constraints in later stages and resulting in significant time and cost savings. It also promotes the highest levels of satisfaction for employees, the company, and customers.
How to complete ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training
TÜV SÜD is a leading international provider of functional safety training for automotive industries in the UK, including OEMs and auto ancillary industries. Our ISO 26262 functional safety training and certification programmes are globally accredited, as per international norms. The ISO 26262 functional safety training and certification can be obtained by completing the course as per the modules in the stipulated time.
Our ISO 26262 FSCP page outlines the training modules you can register for along with a description of the three different certification levels you can achieve. By attending modules and passing the requisite examinations you can become a:
- Functional Safety Engineer - beginner level course with a general overview and project experience does not have to be proven
- Functional Safety Professional - intermediate level requiring a minimum of 6 years of experience
- Functional Safety Expert - expert level requiring 10 years of experience
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Peter Wilks, Technical Trainer, Functional Safety TÜV SÜD
Peter has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering. He has worked for many years in the automotive sector on projects with a significant safety component. In recent years, projects have increasingly included cybersecurity and autonomous requirements. In addition, Peter has worked on safety-critical projects in the industrial and medical sectors. Due to this, he brings a broad experience to the training he delivers for the Academy.