Introduction to ISO 26262

Training designed to introduce the internationally recognized ISO 26262 standard.

ISO 26262 is the internationally valid point of reference for developing safety-relevant, electronic components and systems for use in automobiles. Vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers must demonstrate to their customers and the authorities that their electronic systems are safe and reliable, and that they perform the required functions despite rising levels of complexity and software definition.

Contents

Day 1 of introductory training

• An overview of the ISO 26262 standard; the life cycle, phases, work products and overlaps with Automotive SPICE^®.
• Managing functional safety, safety plans, distributed development, safety certification and a functional safety assessment.
• The concept phase, hazard and risk assessment, automotive safety integrity levels, safety goals and safety concepts.
• Functional safety after production approvals.
• Supporting processes.
• Trusting software tools.

Day 2 of introductory training

• The requirements of specifications, design, introduction, integration and testing - on the system, hardware and software levels.
• Safety analysis.
• Methods for avoiding systematic errors and detecting and dealing with random hardware failures.
• Qualification of software and hardware components.

Target audience

• Managers (organizational areas)
• Project managers
• Quality managers
• System engineers
• Hardware and software developers/testers

Prerequisites

Practical experience with development projects is recommended. 

Further information

For online trainings, all materials are offered digitally. Copies of any relevant standards must be provided by the learner.