ISO 26262 Course: Functional Safety in Electric Vehicles
The ISO 26262 Course: Functional Safety in Electric Vehicles focuses on applying the ISO 26262 standard to ensure safety in the design and development of electrical/electronic (E/E) systems in electric vehicles. It covers aspects such as risk analysis, allocation of safety requirements, safe design, verification and validation, and safety management. It focuses on compliance with standards to mitigate hazards and prevent failures that could compromise the safety of occupants and pedestrians.
The course provides practical knowledge and tools to implement ISO 26262 across the entire product development lifecycle, from concept through to production and after-sales service. It includes case studies and relevant examples from the automotive industry, as well as an understanding of automotive safety integrity levels (ASILs) and their application. This prepares participants for roles as functional safety engineers, systems architects and project managers in the electric vehicle sector.
ISO 26262 Course: Functional Safety in Electric Vehicles — studying from Canada
Regulatory compliance, safety assurance and homologation are central to Canadian engineering across transport, energy, medical and industrial sectors. Federal regulators such as Transport Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission set requirements, while the Canadian Standards Association publishes widely adopted technical standards. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) analysis supports certification and operational assurance. Engineers in this area work for manufacturers, certification bodies and regulators.
Fees for Canada: C$1,240 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for regulation and safety work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Safety and regulatory roles often rely on recognised professional designations and provincial engineering licensing, such as through Professional Engineers Ontario or Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Recognition of this qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might employers in Canada view this qualification for RAMS or homologation roles?
Employers in sectors such as transport, energy and manufacturing may be interested in RAMS and homologation knowledge, but they decide how much value to place on a private qualification. Many safety and certification roles also require documented experience and specific credentials. Your final project can help illustrate your skills, though it does not guarantee a position.
What are the practical requirements for studying this from Canada?
Study is 100% online and in English, and no student visa is needed if you study from home. Workloads range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so consider your availability alongside work. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you are assigned a technical tutor throughout the programme.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the ISO 26262 lifecycle to electric vehicles.
Carry out a HARA and assign ASIL levels.
Define the functional and technical safety concept.
Design safety functions for the battery management system.
Apply ISO 26262 hardware and software requirements.
Plan verification and validation through HIL testing.
Develop a functional safety case for an EV.
Who it's for
- Functional safety engineer who wants to specialise in ISO 26262: functional safety in electric vehicles.
- Battery systems engineer who wants to specialise in ISO 26262: functional safety in electric vehicles.
- BMS software engineer who wants to specialise in ISO 26262: functional safety in electric vehicles.
- Verification and validation engineer who wants to specialise in ISO 26262: functional safety in electric vehicles.
- Product safety manager who wants to specialise in ISO 26262: functional safety in electric vehicles.
- Power electronics hardware engineer who wants to specialise in ISO 26262: functional safety in electric vehicles.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences who want to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26262 (functional safety of road vehicles)
- UN Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of the powertrain)
- ISO 6469-1 (energy storage systems)
- IEC 62660-3 (safety of lithium-ion cells)
- UL 2580 (batteries for electric vehicles)
- ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Parts of ISO 26262:20181.2Safety lifecycle1.3Electrical architecture of an electric vehicle1.4Specific hazards: high voltage, thermal and unintended torque1.5Relationship with ECE R100 and ISO 64691.6Interface with cybersecurity ISO 214341.7Functional safety management1.8Development interface agreement (DIA)1.9Safety culture and confirmation1.10Practical case study: safety items in an electric powertrain
2.1Item definition2.2HARA of the propulsion system2.3Safety goals and ASIL2.4Functional safety concept2.5Safe states and fault tolerant time interval2.6ASIL decomposition2.7Technical safety requirements2.8Inverter safety architecture2.9Torque supervision and monitoring2.10Workshop: safety concept for unintended torque
3.1BMS functions3.2Traction battery hazards3.3Overcharge, overdischarge and overtemperature3.4Redundant voltage and current measurement3.5Contactors and disconnection3.6Insulation monitoring3.7SOC and SOH estimation3.8Application of ASIL C/D to the BMS3.9Thermal runaway and propagation testing3.10Laboratory: FMEDA of a BMS
4.1SPFM and LFM metrics4.2Probabilistic metric for random hardware failures (PMHF)4.3Hardware safety mechanisms4.4Safety microcontrollers4.5Software design according to Part 64.6AUTOSAR and safety partitions4.7Static analysis and MISRA C4.8Unit and integration testing4.9Fault injection4.10Practice: calculating the SPFM of a circuit
5.1Item integration and testing5.2HIL of traction systems5.3In-vehicle safety validation5.4Safety case5.5Functional safety assessment5.6Audits and confirmation reviews5.7Qualification of software components5.8Proven in use and safety elements out of context5.9Production, operation and decommissioning5.10Practical case study: safety case for an onboard charger
6.1Item definition6.2HARA6.3Safety goals6.4Functional concept6.5Technical concept6.6Hardware analysis6.7Verification plan6.8Safety case6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS medini analyze, MATLAB/Simulink, Vector PREEvision, dSPACE, IBM DOORS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied using real procedures for BMS HIL testing, fault injection and HARA analysis. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the ISO 26262 lifecycle to electric vehicles.
Carry out a HARA and assign ASIL levels.
Define the functional and technical safety concept.
Design safety functions for the battery management system.
Apply ISO 26262 hardware and software requirements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
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Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with ANSYS medini analyze, MATLAB/Simulink, Vector PREEvision, dSPACE and IBM DOORS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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