System Safety (MIL-STD-882) + DO-178C/DO-254 Fundamentals

The "System Safety (MIL-STD-882) + DO-178C/DO-254 Fundamentals" course offers foundational knowledge on system safety practices, focusing on military and avionics standards. Participants gain insights into risk management, functional hazard assessments, and certification requirements. The course emphasizes how cybersecurity intersects with system safety, especially in software-intensive environments. Learners will explore how integrating cyber risk into hazard analysis frameworks supports safe and secure system design, enabling better protection of mission-critical systems from both safety failures and cyber threats.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

2 - Intermediate

Course Catalog Number

T101

Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Management Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of System Safety (MIL-STD-882).
Apply DO-178C and DO-254 standards for software and hardware development.
Analyze safety risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Integrate safety requirements into the development lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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Last Published Date: May 21, 2025