Free Software Tool and Optional FSCAE Certification for Attendees

DETROIT, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- kVA announces a four-day training session on the topic of Automotive Functional Safety and the ISO 26262 Standard. The training will be held at the Detroit Marriott Troy in Troy, Michigan, April 16-19 2012.   This Detroit-area training event includes optional certification for attendees, as well as software tools to help implement the ISO 26262 standard.  To register, please complete a registration form.

Important and unique benefits of this training include the following:

Training Developed by Experts:  kVA's training modules are developed in cooperation with Germany's TUV-Nord, a world-leader in safety critical systems, and a recognized expert in safety-related training and education worldwide. Participants will receive a hard copy manual providing a comprehensive view of the ISO 26262 standard and its implications and requirements for the automotive industry.

Training to a Broad Audience, with Technical Depth:  kVA's training is targeted toward a range of possible participants including:

• engineers working in automotive systems, and particularly those responsible for designing, testing, validating, and releasing safety critical systems
• managers responsible for developing and verifying safety-critical automotive systems
• safety representatives seeking to verify compliance with state-of-the-art standards in automotive development
• anyone wishing to obtain a deeper understanding of the entire ISO 26262 standard and its impact on automotive product development

 

Optional Certification for Individuals:  This kVA training session includes an optional examination on Friday, April 20.  Successful completion of the examination will qualify attendees as Functional Safety Certified Automotive Engineer (FSCAE), a certification administered and overseen by TUV-Nord.  FSCAE certification demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the ISO26262 standard and represents an independent verification of your comprehension of the standard.

Hardware FMEDA Tool for Attendees:  All participants of the System and Hardware Session will receive the unique Excel-based FMEDA-Workbench database tool, developed by TUV-Nord, which streamlines FMEDA analysis in accordance with ISO 26262 principles.

Flexible Sessions for Different User Needs: The training is provided in three sessions allowing registrants to individually choose their desired sessions. The three sessions include: (1) Functional Safety Management, (2) System and Hardware Development, and (3) Software Development. Users can register to attend one session or all sessions. Note that only those attending the full four-day session can register for the examination toward FSCAE certification.

Further details on the training including registration can be found by clicking here.

kVA also offers customized on-site training on ISO 26262 and related topics. Please email training@kvausa.com or call Bill Taylor at 864.633.9554 for more information on any of kVA's training and consulting services.

Media Contact: William Taylor kVA, 864-633-9554, bill.taylor@kvausa.com

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