Automotive Safety Analyst - Complete Package incl. Examination 'Functional Safety Engineer'

This training is intended for:

• Functional Safety Engineers
• Safety Analysts
• Functional Safety Managers
• Safety Managers
• System Engineers
• Hardware Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Reliability Engineers
• Quality Engineers
• Product Safety Specialists
• Verification and Validation Engineers
• Technical Project Managers
• Technical Leads
• System Architects
• Automotive Electronics Developers
• Assessors and Auditors
• Professionals involved in ISO 26262 safety analyses and safety-related product development

Day 1 – Qualitative FMEA, FMEA-MSR and DFA

ISO 26262 Safety Analysis Fundamentals

• Functional safety lifecycle overview
• Safety analysis framework
• Fault, error, and failure concepts

DFMEA and Safety FMEA

• AIAG/VDA methodology
• Structure analysis
• Function analysis
• Failure analysis
• Risk evaluation
• Safety mechanisms

FMEA-MSR

• Monitoring and System Response
• Diagnostic monitoring concepts
• Fault detection and reactions
• FTTI considerations
• Verification of monitoring effectiveness

Dependent Failure Analysis

• DFA requirements
• Common cause failures
• Cascading failures
• Coupling factors
• Shared resources
• Architectural independence
• DFA work products

Day 2 – Qualitative FTA and Integration

Fault Tree Analysis Fundamentals

• FTA methodology
• Boolean logic
• Fault propagation modeling
• Fault tree structures

FTA Development

• Top events
• Primary failures
• Minimal cut sets
• Fault tree construction

Integration of Safety Analyses

• FMEA and FTA interfaces
• Traceability
• Failure correlation
• Safety lifecycle integration

Day 3 – Quantitative FMEDA and DFA

FMEDA Methodology

• Reliability fundamentals
• Failure rate estimation
• FIT rates
• Hardware fault classifications
• Diagnostic coverage
• Safety mechanisms

Hardware Architectural Metrics

• SPFM
• LFM
• Metric interpretation

Reliability Data Sources

• SN 29500
• IEC 61709
• FIDES

Advanced DFA

• Common resources
• Environmental influences
• Independence assessment

Day 4 – Quantitative Fault Tree Analysis

Quantitative FTA Foundations

• Reliability theory
• Probability calculations
• Latent faults
• Repairable and non-repairable systems

Quantification Methods

• Fault tree quantification
• Common-cause failure modeling
• Diagnostic coverage modeling

PMHF Evaluation

• PMHF determination
• Minimal cut-set analysis
• Fussell-Vesely importance
• Birnbaum importance

Summary and Best Practices

• Interpretation of results
• Documentation requirements
• Lessons learned
• Implementation guidance

Day 5 – Certification Examination

Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer Examination

• Online proctored examination
• Exam duration: 3 hours

As modern vehicles become increasingly dependent on complex electrical, electronic, and software-based systems, the ability to perform rigorous safety analyses has become essential for demonstrating compliance with ISO 26262 and supporting the development of safe automotive products. The Automotive Safety Analyst - Complete Package incl. Examination "Functional Safety Engineer" provides comprehensive training in the safety analysis techniques used throughout the functional safety lifecycle.

This advanced training combines the content of ISO 26262 Module 5 and Module 6 into a structured learning path that covers both qualitative and quantitative safety analysis methods. Participants develop a thorough understanding of how different analysis techniques complement one another and contribute to the creation of robust and compliant safety architectures.

The first part of the course focuses on qualitative safety analyses, including DFMEA, Safety FMEA, FMEA-MSR, Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA), and qualitative Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Participants learn how to identify safety-related failures, evaluate safety mechanisms, assess architectural dependencies, and analyze common cause and cascading failures in accordance with ISO 26262 requirements.

The second part focuses on quantitative safety analyses, including FMEDA, hardware failure-rate estimation, diagnostic coverage evaluation, Single Point Fault Metric (SPFM), Latent Fault Metric (LFM), quantitative Fault Tree Analysis, and Probabilistic Metric for Random Hardware Failures (PMHF). Participants gain practical experience applying these methods to evaluate compliance with hardware safety requirements and support safety verification activities.

The training concludes with the Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer (Level 1) examination. Successful candidates receive the TÜV SÜD Functional Safety Engineer certificate, demonstrating their competence in applying safety-related analyses and supporting ISO 26262 compliance activities in automotive development projects.

The components of this training are:

• Module 5: Safety Analyst - DFA with the help of qualitative FTA / FMEA analyzes in the safety lifecycle - ISO 26262 Part. 9. This module deals with qualitative inductive analyses with a focus on the FMEA methodology as well as qualitative deductive analyses with a focus on the FTA methodology. (2 days)
• Module 6: Safety Analyst - DFA with the help of quantitative HW Safety Analysis with both methods FTA / FMEDA - ISO 26262 Part. 5, 9, 11. This module will deepen quantitative inductive analyses with a focus on hardware FMEDA and quantitative deductive analyses with a focus on quantitative FTA. (2 days)
• Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer examination (3 hrs on day 5)

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose and requirements of safety analyses under ISO 26262.
2. Differentiate between inductive and deductive safety analysis methods.
3. Apply DFMEA, Safety FMEA, and FMEA-MSR methodologies.
4. Analyze faults, errors, failures, and safety mechanisms within safety-related systems.
5. Perform Dependent Failure Analysis and assess architectural independence.
6. Identify common cause failures, cascading failures, and coupling factors.
7. Construct and evaluate qualitative Fault Tree Analyses.
8. Develop quantitative FMEDA work products.
9. Estimate failure rates using accepted reliability methodologies.
10. Calculate and interpret SPFM and LFM hardware architectural metrics.
11. Build and quantify fault trees using reliability and probability concepts.
12. Evaluate PMHF and support hardware safety verification.
13. Integrate qualitative and quantitative safety analyses throughout the ISO 26262 lifecycle.
14. Prepare compliant safety analysis documentation.
15. Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the Functional Safety Engineer examination.

Dependent Failure Analysis with FTA / FMEA Analysis:

• In this training, the application of the Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA) in conjunction with the Functional Safety Lifecycle according to ISO 26262 is taught with regard to normative requirements and practical recommendations.
• Qualitative inductive analyses with a focus on the necessary automotive FMEAs as well as qualitative deductive analyses with a focus on FTA application are deepened.
• Quantitative inductive analyses with a focus on hardware FMEDA as well as quantitative deductive analyses with a focus on quantitative FTA are practiced in this training.
• Our Functional Safety Certification Program (FSCP) offers you as an employee the best opportunity to certify your functional safety competence in the field of safety analysis. As a company, you have proof that you can deploy your employees who have passed the exam to the appropriate positions in the safety lifecycle.
• With your certificate as a Functional Safety Engineer, you prove that you can effectively apply safety-related analyses in accordance with Automotive ISO 26262 Volume 9 correctly.
• In particular, you will know how to correctly summarize and apply the results of the FMEA, FTA, FMEDA in order to be able to carry out the DFA (Dependent Failure Analysis) in accordance with requirements.
• Demonstrate competence through the TÜV SÜD Functional Safety Engineer examination.
• Gain a recognized TÜV SÜD functional safety certification and enhance professional credibility.

This instructor-led Live Online training combines theory and practical application through:

• Expert-led presentations
• Real-world automotive examples
• Guided exercises
• Case-study-based learning
• Safety analysis workshops
• DFMEA and FMEA-MSR exercises
• DFA assessment activities
• FMEDA calculation exercises
• Quantitative FTA exercises
• Group discussions
• Interactive knowledge checks
• Q&A sessions
• Online proctored certification examination

Training is delivered in a live virtual classroom environment that encourages collaboration and direct interaction with instructors and peers. Webcam and microphone participation are required for course interaction and the certification examination.

Participants are evaluated through:

• Interactive discussions
• Knowledge checks and quizzes
• Guided exercises
• Individual and group activities
• DFMEA workshops
• FMEA-MSR exercises
• DFA case studies
• FMEDA calculation exercises
• Quantitative FTA exercises
• Safety analysis review activities
• Automotive case-study problem solving

Certification Examination

The training concludes with the Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer (Level 1) examination.

Successful participants who pass the examination receive the:

TÜV SÜD Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer Certificate

The examination fee is included in this training package.

Succesful participants that pass the examination will receive their "Functional Safety Engineer" certificate from the TÜV SÜD Academy

Additional to the Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer (Level 1), two other level FSCP exams are available:

• Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Professional (Level 2)
• Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Expert (Level 3)

If you have questions, or need more information about the requirements for these level examinations and cost associated to them, you may reach us at [email protected]. Please note that the price published in this page only covers the level 1 examination.

Participants receive:

• Digital training materials and presentation slides
• Exercise workbooks
• DFMEA examples
• Safety FMEA examples
• FMEA-MSR exercises
• DFA case studies
• FMEDA worksheets and examples
• Quantitative FTA examples
• Reliability calculation exercises
• Safety analysis templates
• Safety-analysis work-product samples
• Reference materials covering ISO 26262 Parts 5, 9, and 11
• Examination information and preparation guidance

There are no mandatory prerequisites.

Recommended:

• Completion of Modules 1-4 ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Training and Certification Program.
• Basic understanding of ISO 26262 concepts and terminology.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes.
• Basic knowledge of systems, hardware, software, or safety engineering.
• Prior exposure to functional safety activities is beneficial.

Participants must attend Modules 5 and 6 as part of this training package to become eligible for the Functional Safety Engineer examination.

To learn about our complete ISO 26262 certification program learning path, see Modular training program: ISO 26262 Training – Modules & Exams.

What does this package include?

The package includes ISO 26262 Module 5, Module 6, and the Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer (Level 1) certification examination.

How is this course different from the Automotive Safety Analyst - Complete Package?

This version includes the Functional Safety Engineer certification examination and the opportunity to earn the TÜV SÜD Functional Safety Engineer certificate upon successfully passing the exam.

Which safety analysis methods are covered?

The course covers DFMEA, Safety FMEA, FMEA-MSR, DFA, qualitative FTA, FMEDA, quantitative FTA, SPFM, LFM, and PMHF.

What is Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA)?

DFA is used to identify common cause failures, cascading failures, and architectural dependencies that could compromise safety objectives.

Is FMEA-MSR included?

Yes. Participants learn Monitoring and System Response analysis, including diagnostic monitoring and fault-response evaluation.

Will I learn how to conduct an FMEDA?

Yes. The training covers FMEDA methodology, diagnostic coverage evaluation, failure-rate estimation, and hardware architectural metrics.

Does the course include hardware safety metrics?

Yes. Participants learn how to calculate and interpret SPFM and LFM according to ISO 26262.

Is PMHF covered?

Yes. Participants learn how PMHF is determined and how FMEDA and quantitative FTA contribute to hardware safety verification.

Is Fault Tree Analysis covered both qualitatively and quantitatively?

Yes. The course covers fault-tree construction, Boolean logic, minimal cut sets, probability calculations, importance measures, and quantitative evaluation techniques.

Are practical exercises included?

Yes. Multiple hands-on exercises, workshops, calculations, and automotive case studies are integrated throughout the training.

Is the exam fee included in the package price?

Yes. The published course fee includes the Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer (Level 1) examination.

What certificate do successful participants receive?

Participants who pass the examination receive the TÜV SÜD Automotive Safety Analyst - Functional Safety Engineer Certificate.

What happens if I do not pass the examination?

Participants still complete the training program; certification is awarded upon successfully passing the examination according to TÜV SÜD certification requirements.

Who should attend this course?

The course is intended for functional safety engineers, safety analysts, hardware engineers, software engineers, system engineers, quality engineers, reliability engineers, safety managers, project managers, architects, and assessors involved in ISO 26262 projects.

How long is the training?

The training consists of four days of instructor-led training plus a three-hour certification examination on Day 5.

Is prior ISO 26262 knowledge required?

Prior knowledge is recommended but not mandatory. Completion of ISO 26262 Modules 1-4 is strongly recommended to maximize learning outcomes and examination readiness.

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