Automotive functional safety according to ISO 26262

• Functional safety fundamentals – Understand ISO 26262 terminology, structure, and core requirements. 
• Safety analysis methods – Gain insight into ISO 26262:2018 and relevant methods such as HARA, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and DFA/FFI. 
• Personnel qualification – Support competence development through TÜV SÜD’s Functional Safety Certification Programme. 
• Flexible training formats – Choose from general training, company-specific programmes, and in-house delivery. 
• Related standards – Extend knowledge to linked standards such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO/SAE 21434 for automotive cybersecurity. 

• Gap analysis – Identify gaps between your product and documentation and the requirements of ISO 26262. 
• SWOT analysis – Evaluate processes or documentation against functional safety requirements and improvement opportunities. 
• Concept studies – Review documented functional concepts to assess whether conformity can be achieved with further refinement. 
• Technical feasibility studies – Assess concrete technical solutions against defined safety requirements and implementation expectations. 

Our experts work closely with your team to meet the requirements of the ISO 26262 standard. Our services include inspections accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 like: 

• Plausibility check of the hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA). 
• Safety culture evaluation. 
• Confirmation review of your safety concept. 
• Audit of management systems and functional safety processes. 
• Evaluation of the confidence in the use of software tools. 
• Audit of the production and downstream processes. 
• Assessment of the products developed in the context of a specific item or system. 
• Assessment of safety-related commercial-off-the-shelf (s/r COTS or SEooC). 
• Document reviews / confirmation reviews / verification reviews of individual or all development documentation, in all project stages, and for all relevant work products. 
• Check of system safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, DFA, among others). 
• Assessment of hardware development, including processes and hardware analysis (probability/reliability analyses, FMEDA, FTA, among others). 
• Assessment of software development, including processes and software analysis (CPA, FFI among others). 
• Evaluation of software architecture and design analyses. 
• Assessment of supplier management (including supplier selection processes, development interface agreements, other provisions required). 

Our experts and laboratories offer testing services, either accredited or based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. All testing services are listed and accepted by the inspection and certification bodies, and can therefore be used for inspection and certification services: 

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing 
• Electrical Safety Testing 
• Environmental Testing 
• Specific product testing

We are accredited by DAkkS to perform ISO 26262 certification in compliance with ISO/IEC 17065 requirements. We also provide certification for related functional safety standards like IEC 61508, IEC 62061, and ISO 25119 for: 

• Software tools (including safety and creditworthiness check). 
• Development processes (functional safety management and supporting processes). 

The following services and DAkkS-accredited certificates are provided in compliance with ISO/IEC 17065 requirements: 

• Products (systems, on item level, components, parts, elements). 
• Software tools (including safety and creditworthiness check). 
• Processes (functional safety management and supporting processes). 

QMS certification is usually prerequired and can also be provided by TÜV SÜD. 

We are a Technical Service, designated by several approval authorities (including KBA, SNCH, NSAI, VCA, RDW, STA, VSCC and the Australian government). We offer: 

• Technical reports – Obtain technical reports to support approval and compliance activities. 
• E-annex evaluation – Assess complex electrical and electronic systems and related e-annex documentation. 
• SMS audits – Conduct Safety Management System audits according to EU (VO) 2022/1426. 

• Introduction to functional safety in the automotive sector, functional safety management, and processes
• Fundamentals: What does functional safety mean and why is it crucial for modern vehicle systems? 
• Important terms and definitions according to ISO 26262
• Interaction between quality management and functional safety management 
• Overview of the safety lifecycle: phases, responsibilities, and documentation
• Supporting processes: supporting processes in the safety context
• Safety culture: safety awareness as an integral part of corporate and development culture

• Start of the safety lifecycle: from item definition to technical safety concept
• Hazard and risk analysis (HARA) including practical exercise for ASIL determination
• Development of the functional and technical safety concept in accordance with ISO 26262
• Introduction to safety analyses: methods for evaluating and validating safety-critical functions 

• Overview of the hardware safety lifecycle according to ISO 26262 – including quantitative requirements and safety metrics
• Derivation and implementation of hardware safety requirements and safety-oriented hardware design 
• Introduction to architectural and probabilistic metrics for assessing functional safety 
• Methods for hardware integration and testing safety-critical components
• Assessment and qualification of hardware components in the context of functional safety 

• Overview of the software development lifecycle in the context of functional safety in accordance with ISO 26262 
• Introduction to development methods and techniques for safety-critical software
• Derivation and implementation of software safety requirements
• Creation of architectural and detailed software design
• Application of structural coverage criteria to ensure software quality
• Methods for verifying and testing safety-related software functions 

The programme can also be expanded with Module 5 and Module 6 covering Safety Analysis and FMEDA.

After successful completion of the FSCP programme, you’ll receive FSCP certification, which provides evidence of your qualification, knowledge, and experience in the automotive industry as part of the personnel certification pathway. 

• Level 1: Functional Safety Engineer ISO 26262  

• Level 2: Functional Safety Professional ISO 26262  

Candidates are assessed based on their foundational knowledge and practical application of the ISO 26262 standard. 

Prerequisites: 

• 6 years of professional experience in the field of functional safety (which may be reduced by up to two years depending on educational qualifications such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and proof of collaboration in at least two FS projects. 

• Level 3: Functional Safety Expert ISO 26262 

Candidates are assessed based on their foundational knowledge and practical application of the ISO 26262 standard. 

Prerequisites: 

• Up to 10 years of relevant industry experience (dependent on academic qualifications). 
• Two case study submissions demonstrating in-depth knowledge and application of functional safety practices in a business environment. 
• Demonstrated competence in communicating about functional safety. 

There are no formal requirements for participation in the certification programme. However, basic knowledge of electronic systems development, whether in system architecture, hardware or software, is recommended to gain a practical and solid understanding of the content and context.

For online participation, a laptop with camera is required.