Courses Curriculm

Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Professional Course Syllabus
 

Module 1: Introduction to Automotive SPICE

  • Introduction to ASPICE
  • History and Evolution of ASPICE
  • Purpose of Automotive SPICE
  • Benefits of ASPICE in Automotive Industry
  • Overview of Process Reference Model (PRM)
  • Overview of Process Assessment Model (PAM)
  • ASPICE Capability Levels (CL0 to CL5)
  • Process Attributes Overview

Module 2: ASPICE Framework and Structure

  • ASPICE Process Groups Overview
  • Primary Life Cycle Processes
  • Supporting Life Cycle Processes
  • Organizational Life Cycle Processes
  • Process Assessment Concepts

Module 3: Project Management (MAN.3)

  • Purpose of Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Monitoring and Control
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management Outcomes
  • Information Items
  • Base Practices

Module 4: Quality Assurance (SUP.1)

  • Purpose of Quality Assurance
  • QA Process Overview
  • Quality Assurance Activities
  • Work Product Evaluation
  • QA Outcomes
  • Information Items
  • Base Practices

Module 5: Configuration Management (SUP.8)

  • Configuration Management Overview
  • Configuration Identification
  • Configuration Control
  • Configuration Status Accounting
  • Configuration Audits
  • Base Practices

Module 6: Change Request Management (SUP.10)

  • Change Management Overview
  • Change Request Lifecycle
  • Change Control Board (CCB)
  • Change Request Tracking
  • Base Practices

Module 7: Problem Resolution Management (SUP.9)

  • Problem Resolution Overview
  • Problem Identification
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Problem Tracking
  • Base Practices

Module 8: System Requirements Analysis (SYS.2)

  • SYS.2 Purpose
  • System Requirements Identification
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Requirement Documentation
  • Outcomes
  • Information Items
  • Base Practices

Module 9: System Architectural Design (SYS.3)

  • System Architecture Overview
  • Architectural Design Concepts
  • System Components Identification
  • Interface Definition
  • Base Practices

Module 10: Software Requirements Analysis (SWE.1)

  • Software Requirement Analysis
  • Software Requirement Documentation
  • Requirement Traceability
  • Base Practices

Module 11: Software Architectural Design (SWE.2)

  • Software Architecture Overview
  • Software Component Design
  • Interface Design
  • Base Practices

Module 12: Software Detailed Design (SWE.3)

  • Detailed Design Concepts
  • Unit Design
  • Base Practices

Module 13: Software Unit Implementation (SWE.4)

  • Coding Standards
  • Implementation Process
  • Code Review
  • Base Practices

Module 14: Software Unit Verification (SWE.5)

  • Unit Testing Overview
  • Test Case Design
  • Test Execution
  • Base Practices

Module 15: Software Integration and Integration Testing (SWE.6)

  • Software Integration Concepts
  • Integration Testing
  • Base Practices

Module 16: Software Qualification Testing (SWE.7)

  • Qualification Testing Overview
  • System Verification
  • Base Practices

Module 17: Supporting Processes Overview

  • Documentation Management
  • Risk Management
  • Measurement Process
  • Reuse Process

Module 18: ASPICE Capability Levels and Assessment

  • Capability Level 0 to Level 5
  • Process Attributes
  • Assessment Indicators
  • Assessment Process

Module 19: ASPICE Assessment Preparation

  • Assessment Planning
  • Assessment Execution
  • Assessment Reporting

Module 20: ASPICE Implementation in Organization

  • ASPICE Implementation Strategy
  • Process Improvement
  • Best Practices

Module 21: ASPICE and Functional Safety Integration

  • ASPICE and ISO 26262 Relationship
  • Safety Process Integration

Module 22: ASPICE Real-Time Case Studies

  • Automotive Industry Examples
  • ASPICE Implementation Case Study

Module 23: Tools Used in ASPICE

  • Requirement Management Tools
  • Configuration Management Tools
  • Testing Tools

Module 24: ASPICE Project Workflow

  • End-to-End ASPICE Workflow
  • Development Lifecycle

Module 25: ASPICE Documentation and Templates

  • Required Work Products
  • Templates and Documentation

Module 26: ASPICE Career Guidance

  • Career Opportunities
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • ASPICE Interview Preparation

Notebook / Resources

  • ASPICE Templates
  • Sample Work Products
  • Checklists
  • Practice Exercises
Fundamentals of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) – Course Syllabus

 


Module 1: Introduction to ADAS

  • Introduction to ADAS

  • Evolution of ADAS Technologies

  • Importance of ADAS in Modern Vehicles

  • Overview of ADAS Architecture

  • Basic Terminologies – Part 1

  • Basic Terminologies – Part 2


Module 2: ADAS Functionalities

  • Overview of ADAS Features

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

  • Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

  • Parking Assist Systems


Module 3: Levels of Vehicle Automation

  • SAE Levels of Automation (Level 0 to Level 5)

  • Manual vs Autonomous Driving

  • Real-world Automation Examples


Module 4: Career Opportunities in ADAS

  • ADAS Engineer Roles

  • Skills Required for ADAS Engineers

  • Industry Demand and Career Growth

  • Automotive Software Career Path


Module 5: Advanced ADAS Functionalities

  • Sensor Fusion

  • Object Detection

  • Driver Monitoring Systems

  • Autonomous Driving Functions


Module 6: ADAS Sensors

  • Camera Sensors

  • Radar Sensors

  • LiDAR Sensors

  • Ultrasonic Sensors

  • Sensor Working Principles


Module 7: ADAS Actuators

  • Braking Actuators

  • Steering Actuators

  • Throttle Control Systems

  • Actuator Integration


Module 8: System Engineering in ADAS

  • System Engineering Overview

  • System Architecture

  • Requirement Flowdown

  • System Integration


Module 9: Software Engineering Process (ASPICE SWE)

  • Software Development Lifecycle

  • ASPICE SWE Process Overview

  • Software Architecture

  • Software Integration


Module 10: Functional Safety – ISO 26262

  • Functional Safety Overview

  • Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • ASIL Levels

  • Safety Lifecycle


Module 11: V-Model in Automotive Development

  • V-Model Overview

  • Development Phases

  • Verification and Validation


Module 12: In-Loop Testing

  • Model-in-Loop (MIL)

  • Software-in-Loop (SIL)

  • Hardware-in-Loop (HIL)

  • Testing Strategies


Module 13: Model-Based Development

  • Model-Based Design Overview

  • MATLAB and Simulink Concepts

  • Model Simulation


Module 14: Requirement Engineering

  • Requirement Gathering

  • Requirement Analysis

  • Requirement Documentation

  • Requirement Traceability


Module 15: AUTOSAR Overview

  • AUTOSAR Introduction

  • AUTOSAR Architecture

  • AUTOSAR Layers


Module 16: AUTOSAR Software Stack

  • Basic Software Layer

  • Runtime Environment (RTE)

  • Application Layer


Module 17: Communication Protocols

  • CAN Protocol

  • LIN Protocol

  • Automotive Ethernet

  • UDS Protocol


Module 18: Automotive Cybersecurity

  • Cybersecurity Overview

  • Automotive Threats

  • Secure Communication


Module 19: ADAS Homologation

  • Homologation Overview

  • Certification Requirements

  • Automotive Standards


Module 20: Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates

  • OTA Overview

  • Software Updates in Vehicles

  • OTA Security


Module 21: Computer Vision in ADAS

  • Image Processing Basics

  • Object Detection

  • Lane Detection

  • Camera Processing


Module 22: Zonal Architecture

  • Automotive Electrical Architecture

  • Domain vs Zonal Architecture

  • Future Vehicle Architecture


Module 23: Automotive ECU Overview

  • ECU Architecture

  • Types of ECUs

  • ADAS ECU


Module 24: Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

  • Signal Processing Basics

  • Sensor Signal Processing

  • Filtering Techniques


Module 25: Software Flashing into ECU

  • ECU Flashing Process

  • Flashing Tools

  • Software Deployment


Module 26: ADAS ECU Development Lifecycle

  • ECU Development Process

  • Hardware and Software Integration

  • Testing and Validation


Module 27: ADAS Testing and Validation

  • ADAS Testing Methods

  • Simulation Testing

  • Real-world Testing


Module 28: ADAS Case Studies and Industry Projects

  • Real-world ADAS Implementation

  • Industry Case Studies

  • Project Examples


Module 29: ADAS Standards and Regulations

  • Automotive Safety Standards

  • Global ADAS Regulations

  • Compliance Requirements


Module 30: Career Preparation and Interview Guidance

  • ADAS Interview Questions

  • Resume Preparation

  • Career Guidance


Notebook / Resources

  • ADAS Reference Materials

  • Templates

  • Practice Exercises

  • Industry Case Studies

Vehicle Diagnostics & OBD-II Professional Course Syllabus

 


Module 1: Introduction to Vehicle Diagnostics

  • Introduction to Vehicle Diagnostics

  • Importance of Diagnostics in Automotive Industry

  • Overview of Modern Automotive Systems

  • Role of Diagnostics in Vehicle Safety and Performance


Module 2: Introduction to Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)

  • Introduction to OBD Systems

  • Purpose and Functions of OBD

  • Overview of OBD Architecture

  • How OBD Monitors Vehicle Systems


Module 3: Evolution of OBD Systems

  • OBD-I Overview

  • OBD-II Overview

  • EOBD and HD-OBD Overview

  • Evolution of Vehicle Diagnostics


Module 4: Need for Diagnostics in Modern Vehicles

  • Emission Control Requirements

  • Fault Detection and Monitoring

  • Vehicle Performance Optimization

  • Regulatory Requirements


Module 5: Electric Vehicles vs Combustion Vehicles Diagnostics

  • Diagnostic Differences in EV and ICE Vehicles

  • EV Diagnostic Architecture

  • Battery Diagnostics Overview


Module 6: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

  • Introduction to DTCs

  • Structure of Diagnostic Trouble Codes

  • DTC Categories (Powertrain, Body, Chassis, Network)

  • Generic and Manufacturer Specific Codes


Module 7: DTC Nomenclature and Structure

  • Letter and Number Combinations

  • Meaning of Each DTC Character

  • Examples of Common DTC Codes


Module 8: OBD Communication Protocols

  • CAN Protocol

  • K-Line Protocol

  • LIN Protocol

  • UDS Protocol


Module 9: OBD System Architecture

  • Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

  • Sensors and Actuators

  • Vehicle Communication Networks


Module 10: Automotive Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals

  • Basic Electrical Concepts

  • Sensors Overview

  • Actuators Overview

  • ECU Functionality


Module 11: OBD Tools and Equipment

  • Scan Tools Overview

  • Diagnostic Software Tools

  • Hardware Diagnostic Tools

  • Professional Diagnostic Equipment


Module 12: Parameter IDs (PIDs)

  • Introduction to PIDs

  • Live Data Monitoring

  • PID Structure and Functions


Module 13: OBD Diagnostic Functions

  • Fault Detection

  • Fault Storage

  • Fault Clearing

  • System Monitoring


Module 14: Emission Diagnostics

  • Emission Monitoring Systems

  • Role of OBD in Emission Control

  • Emission Fault Detection


Module 15: OBD Testing and Validation

  • Diagnostic Testing Methods

  • Validation Process

  • Verification Techniques


Module 16: Automotive Communication and Networks

  • CAN Network Overview

  • ECU Communication

  • Diagnostic Communication Flow


Module 17: EV Diagnostics Overview

  • EV Architecture

  • EV Diagnostic Requirements

  • EV System Monitoring


Module 18: Battery Diagnostics

  • Battery Management System (BMS)

  • Battery Fault Detection

  • Battery Health Monitoring


Module 19: Functional Safety in Diagnostics

  • Introduction to Functional Safety

  • ISO 26262 Overview

  • Safety Monitoring


Module 20: Automotive Cybersecurity in Diagnostics

  • Cybersecurity Overview

  • Diagnostic Security

  • Secure Communication


Module 21: Diagnostic Software Tools

  • Industry Diagnostic Tools

  • Software Configuration

  • Diagnostic Tool Operation


Module 22: Troubleshooting Methodologies

  • Fault Isolation Techniques

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Troubleshooting Process


Module 23: ECU Flashing and Diagnostics

  • ECU Flashing Overview

  • Diagnostic Programming

  • Software Updates


Module 24: Global Diagnostic Standards and Regulations

  • OBD Standards Overview

  • ISO Standards

  • Regulatory Compliance


Module 25: Real-Time Diagnostics and Case Studies

  • Industry Diagnostic Examples

  • Real-World Case Studies

  • Practical Diagnostic Scenarios


Module 26: Career Opportunities in Vehicle Diagnostics

  • Diagnostic Engineer Roles

  • Required Skills

  • Career Opportunities


Module 27: Practical Diagnostic Tools and Demonstrations

  • Scan Tool Demonstration

  • Fault Detection Practical Examples


Module 28: Advanced Diagnostics and Future Trends

  • Predictive Diagnostics

  • Smart Diagnostics

  • Future Automotive Technologies


Notebook / Resources

  • Diagnostic Trouble Code Lists

  • Diagnostic Templates

  • Practice Exercises

  • Industry Reference Materials