Avionics Software Validation Course
Online course of 300 hours in avionics software validation. 6 modules covering validation in the avionics life cycle, model-based validation, simulation benches and HIL, operational validation, evidence and certification and a final project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Avionics Software Validation Course — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has one of the world's most established aerospace sectors, anchored by clusters in Bristol, Filton, Derby, Hampshire and Scotland's Glasgow corridor. Major manufacturers and suppliers such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus UK and GKN Aerospace drive demand for engineers in design, propulsion, structures and systems integration. Urban air mobility, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and commercial drones are emerging alongside, supported by government programmes and test corridors. Space engineering is growing through launch and satellite activity around the UK spaceports and Harwell. Graduates with aerospace expertise find roles across manufacturing, certification and research.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £664 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which professional bodies in the UK recognise aerospace engineering qualifications, and does SEIUM's qualification give me chartered status?
In the UK, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the main professional body for aerospace engineers and can award Chartered Engineer status through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Engineering Council or RAeS, so they do not confer chartered status on their own. Recognition is decided by employers and the relevant body, so check directly with RAeS whether your study and experience will count towards registration.
Will a private online aerospace qualification help me find work with UK aerospace or drone employers?
UK aerospace, drone and space employers, including many working on civil aviation, defence and space projects, generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, portfolio work and experience. A private qualification may support your application, but its value depends on each employer's own assessment. It is worth asking prospective employers how they view such qualifications before you enrol.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in the UK, and what language level is needed?
Yes, programmes are delivered fully online, so you can study from home without a student visa, wherever you are based. Workload varies by programme length, and you will have an assigned technical tutor for support. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading and writing technical English. Check the programme schedule and time commitment against your working hours before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Distinguish between validation and verification processes in avionics.
Validate requirements using executable models and simulation.
Design fault injection scenarios on HIL benches.
Plan operational validation with pilots and tests.
Build traceable evidence matrices.
Assess the credibility of simulation models and tools.
Prepare validation packages for certification.
Who it's for
- Avionics validation engineers.
- Integration bench engineers building and running avionics rigs.
- HIL simulation specialists.
- Requirements engineers who need to prove their requirements are right.
- Cockpit human factors engineers.
- Flight test engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter avionics.
What you'll work with
- SAE ARP4754A / EUROCAE ED-79A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- RTCA DO-178C / EUROCAE ED-12C (software considerations in airborne systems certification)
- RTCA DO-331 (model-based development supplement)
- RTCA DO-200B (aeronautical data processing)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- CS-25 (certification specifications for large aeroplanes)
- SAE ARP5364 (human factors in cockpit design)
- NASA-STD-7009A (models and simulations)
- MATLAB Simulink
- dSPACE SCALEXIO
- NI VeriStand
- IBM DOORS
- Ansys SCADE Display
6 modules
1.1The difference between validation and verification1.2Validation of system and software requirements1.3Operational and environmental assumptions1.4Pilot interaction and human factors1.5Validation in ARP4754A versus DO-178C1.6Completeness and correctness of requirements1.7Risks of incomplete requirements1.8Lessons from incidents caused by erroneous requirements1.9Validation planning1.10Case study: analysis of a failure caused by a poorly validated requirement
2.1Executable requirements models2.2Model-in-the-loop simulation2.3Rapid prototyping of functions2.4Analysis of formal properties2.5Animation of mode logic2.6Validation of control laws2.7Back-to-back testing2.8Model management across the life cycle2.9The DO-331 supplement2.10Lab: validating autopilot mode logic in Simulink
3.1Architecture of an avionics bench3.2Aircraft and environment models3.3Fault injection3.4Hardware-in-the-loop3.5ARINC 429 and AFDX bus simulators3.6Interface testing with real equipment3.7Synchronisation and real time3.8Scenario automation3.9Data recording and analysis3.10Practical exercise: fault injection scenario on an HIL bench
4.1Piloted engineering simulators4.2Workload assessment4.3Validation of cockpit interfaces4.4Abnormal and emergency scenarios4.5Ground tests on the aircraft4.6Flight tests and their instrumentation4.7Validation of navigation databases4.8Loadable data and DO-200B4.9Evaluation by test pilots4.10Workshop: evaluation protocol for a cockpit display
5.1Validation matrix5.2Traceability of evidence5.3Discrepancy management5.4Reviews with the authority5.5Validation of simulation tools5.6Credibility of models and simulations5.7Changes to certified software5.8Validation of reused software5.9Requirements maturity metrics5.10Case study: evidence package for a software change
6.1Function selection6.2Requirements analysis6.3Model construction6.4Validation plan6.5Simulation scenarios6.6Bench execution6.7Results analysis6.8Evidence matrix6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final 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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB Simulink, dSPACE SCALEXIO, NI VeriStand, IBM DOORS and Ansys SCADE Display, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures for validating requirements with executable models, fault injection tests on HIL benches and pilot evaluations in an engineering simulator. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: SAE ARP4754A / EUROCAE ED-79A, RTCA DO-178C / EUROCAE ED-12C, RTCA DO-331, RTCA DO-200B, RTCA DO-160G, CS-25, SAE ARP5364, NASA-STD-7009A.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB Simulink, dSPACE SCALEXIO, NI VeriStand, IBM DOORS and Ansys SCADE Display, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you only need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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