Complete ISO 26262 Fundamentals Project Crash Course

What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of ISO 26262
Understand how a car system is developed according to ISO 26262
Learn how the concept, system, hardware and software development are done in functional safety
Conduct a rigorous Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
Build a functional safety concept and a technical safety concept
Navigate the ISO 26262 V-Model
Requirements
No prior experience is needed. You will learn as fast as possible a complete set of fundamentals for ISO 26262
Description
Intro
Master the essentials of automotive functional safety with this fast-paced, practical introductory course. I designed this course to provide you with a rock-solid foundation in theISO 26262 standard for automotive electronics and embedded systems.
Leveraging over seven years of production-level industry experience at leading OEMs likeAudi and Porsche, I use an example-driven, project-based approach to make complex safety concepts accessible, digestible, and immediately applicable to your engineering career.
Who Should Attend?
I tailored this course specifically for
-Automotive Engineers (Software, Hardware, and Systems Engineers) who are completely new to functional safety.
-Embedded Systems Developers transitioning into the automotive industry.
-Project Managers, Product Owners, and Quality Managers seeking a firm grasp of ISO 26262 fundamentals to confidently manage compliance.
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Course Content & Learning Objectives
My goal is to bridge the gap between dry compliance text and actual product design. To do that, I have divided the curriculum into two primary focus areas
Part 1: The Foundations of Automotive Functional Safety First, we will explore the core definitions of safety, focusing on how we mitigate "unacceptable risk." I will clarify the distinct boundaries between modern automotive safety domains, includingActive Safety, Passive Safety, SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality - ISO 21448), andFunctional Safety (which specifically addresses risks arising from E/E malfunctioning functions). You will learn why ISO 26262 is the global "state of the art" standard and how it protects manufacturers from legal liability.
Part 2: Real-World Application - The Brake Light System V-Model Walkthrough The absolute heart of my course is a step-by-step walkthrough of aBrake Light System development lifecycle. You won't just look at theoretical slides-I will show you exactly how safety Requirements flow down through the V-model
-Concept Phase (Part 3): I will teach you how to define items, conduct a rigorousHazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), assignASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) ratings, and establish theFunctional Safety Concept (FSC).
-System-Level Product Development (Part 4): We will translate functional safety Requirements into a concreteSystem Architecture. I'll show you how to defineTechnical Safety Requirements (TSRs) and establish a robust system design.
-Hardware-Level Development (Part 5): We will address safety-critical hardware metrics and design a architecture to tackle random hardware failures
-Software-Level Development (Part 6): I will take you through theSWdevelopment processes and compliance Requirements for safety-critical embedded software.
-Safety Management (Part 2):We will learn together the fundamentals of functional safety management understanding what aSafety Plan is.
-Other Points (Parts 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12): Finally, we will cover the remaining points of the standard, focusing onSupporting Processes, and Guidelines to give you a holistic, complete picture of compliance.
By the end of my practical crash course, you will be equipped to confidently pass technical interviews, communicate effectively with safety managers, and applyISO 26262 functional safety principles to your own real-world automotive projects.
Who this course is for
Engineers, project managers, quality engineers, automotive enthusiasts