Introduction to ISO 26262 and Automotive Functional Safety

As vehicles become increasingly reliant on complex electrical and electronic systems, ensuring functional safety is more critical than ever. This course introduces you to the essential concepts of ISO 26262, the international standard governing safety-related automotive systems.\n\nThrough clear written explanations and practical case studies, you will gain a solid foundation in functional safety management. You will understand how to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and apply safety lifecycles to modern vehicle development.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand the fundamental terminology and concepts of ISO 26262 functional safety.\n- Determine Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) using hazard analysis and risk assessment.\n- Apply the safety lifecycle phases to system, hardware, and software development.\n- Explore the relationship between ISO 26262, cybersecurity, and Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF).\n- Analyze functional safety requirements to ensure compliance in modern automotive design.\n\nYou will start with core safety definitions before moving on to practical risk evaluation, system design principles, and modern safety integration strategies.\n\nThis text-based course is designed for aspiring automotive engineers, systems designers, and project managers looking to enter the automotive industry with no prior safety background required.\n\nStart reading today to build safer, more reliable automotive systems for the road ahead.