# ISO 26262 Academy > Interactive training and practice for automotive functional safety (ISO 26262). ## About ISO 26262 Academy is an online learning platform designed for automotive engineers who need to understand and apply the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Founded by Paul Danci, a functional safety practitioner, the platform combines interactive learning with hands-on tools. ## What We Offer - **78 Concept Guides with Interactive Content**: Covering all 12 parts of ISO 26262 with visual diagrams and worked examples. 6 of the guides carry a full synchronized video course (HARA, Functional Safety Concept, Technical Safety Concept, ASIL decomposition, hardware metrics, tool confidence); the others are written chapters. Topics include HARA, ASIL determination, safety goals, Technical Safety Concept, hardware metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF), software development, verification & validation, SotIF for AV and ML, semiconductors, and more. - **4,799 Exam Questions**: Practice questions in five formats - multiple choice, fill in the blank, AI-graded open text, block diagram, and drag and drop - plus complex scenarios that carry one system case across several linked questions. Every question has a detailed explanation, organized by concept and difficulty level across 15 topic areas. Designed for practice and knowledge checks; Academy results are not accredited professional certification. - **9 Interactive Simulators**: FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), FTA (Fault Tree Analysis), FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis), Markov Chains, STPA (Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis), DFA (Dependent Failure Analysis), Cascading Failures (propagation and freedom from interference), HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), and GSN Safety Case (Goal Structuring Notation builder) simulators for hands-on practice. - **230 Work Product Templates**: Customizable templates for safety documentation including safety plans, safety cases, HARA worksheets, and verification reports. - **Safety Case Plan Generator**: Answer a questionnaire about your project (product type, ASIL, phase, architecture, existing artifacts) and a deterministic ten-step engine produces an ASIL-tailored safety case plan: work products by phase, tailored methods, confirmation measures, ASIL decomposition, hardware safety metrics, software verification, a project timeline, gap analysis, and a Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) safety case skeleton, with Markdown/JSON export. - **Career Path Guidance**: Personalized learning paths from junior engineer to senior safety expert. - **Expert Consultation**: Access to real human functional safety engineers for personalized Q&A. ## Pricing Current plan amounts, supported currencies, billing periods, taxes, promotions and availability: https://iso26262.academy/pricing. Prices can change; use that page rather than a cached summary for a purchasing decision. - **Free Plan**: No credit card required. A starting point for exploring the learning experience. - **Pro Plan**: Selected concepts and focused practice. Current included features are listed on the pricing page. - **Expert Plan**: The complete learning library and tools. Check the pricing page for current subscription and lifetime availability. - **Teams (companies)**: Full Expert tier on every reassignable seat plus team administration, exam assignment, competence analytics, a Safety Case Tracker and LTI/xAPI integrations. Annual contracts with volume pricing; current net per-seat prices and tax terms are shown on the Teams page. Expert consultancy and expert desk hours are NOT bundled into a seat: engagements are scoped and fixed-quoted per organization, and desk hours are a separate optional monthly pool quoted alongside the seats. Details and demo request: https://iso26262.academy/teams ## Target Audience Automotive safety engineers, functional safety managers, ADAS/autonomous vehicle engineers, hardware and software engineers in automotive, safety assessors, and students preparing for functional safety careers. ## Learning Paths - Find a learning path: https://iso26262.academy/features/career-path - software safety engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/software-safety-engineer - hardware safety engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/hardware-safety-engineer - system architect: https://iso26262.academy/path/system-architect - safety analyst: https://iso26262.academy/path/safety-analyst - functional safety manager: https://iso26262.academy/path/functional-safety-manager - verification validation engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/verification-validation-engineer - sotif engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/sotif-engineer - adas safety engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/adas-safety-engineer - safety cybersecurity engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/safety-cybersecurity-engineer - ai safety engineer: https://iso26262.academy/path/ai-safety-engineer - getting started: https://iso26262.academy/path/getting-started ## Links - Website: https://iso26262.academy - Pricing: https://iso26262.academy/pricing - Teams (for companies): https://iso26262.academy/teams - Concepts: https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts - Simulators: https://iso26262.academy/features/simulators - Practice Exams: https://iso26262.academy/features/exams - Demo Exam (no account): https://iso26262.academy/demo-exam - Career Path: https://iso26262.academy/features/career-path - Safety Case Plan Generator: https://iso26262.academy/features/safety-case-tailoring - Methods & Measures: https://iso26262.academy/features/methods-measures - Processes & Work Products: https://iso26262.academy/features/processes-work-products - Microlearning: https://iso26262.academy/microlearning - Expert Consultation: https://iso26262.academy/expert-consultation - Blog: https://iso26262.academy/blog - About: https://iso26262.academy/about - Contact: https://iso26262.academy/contact - Full LLM Context: https://iso26262.academy/llms-full.txt - AI Policy: https://iso26262.academy/.well-known/ai.txt - API (JSON): https://iso26262.academy/api/llm - Sitemap: https://iso26262.academy/sitemap.xml ## Concepts 78 in-depth ISO 26262 concept guides are released to subscribers, each with definitions, examples, and FAQs. Only released guides are included below: - [Change Impact Analysis for Carryover & Modified Systems](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/change-impact-analysis) - [Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/dependent-failure-analysis) - [Fault Injection & Safety-Mechanism Verification](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/fault-injection-testing) - [Functional Safety Roles & Career Paths](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/functional-safety-roles) - [Goal Structuring Notation (GSN)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/gsn) - [The Hardware-Software Interface (HSI)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hardware-software-interface) - [Item Definition & Concept-Phase Initiation](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/item-definition-concept-phase) - [Production, Operation, Service & Decommissioning](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/production-operation-service) - [Safety & Cybersecurity Co-Engineering](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-cybersecurity-co-engineering) - [Safety-Aware Machine Learning (ISO 8800)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-ml-engineering-iso8800) - [Safety-Related Timing: FTTI, FDTI & FHTI](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-related-timing) - [Trucks & Buses Adaptation](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/trucks-buses-adaptation) - [Technical Safety Concept](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/technical-safety-concept) - [Functional Safety Concept](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/functional-safety-concept) - [Safety Plan Development](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-plan) - [Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment (HARA)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hazard-analysis-risk-assessment) - [FMEA Mastery for Functional Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/fmea) - [Fault Tree Analysis Mastery](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/fta) - [Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/stpa) - [Safety Design Patterns](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-design-patterns) - [Freedom from Interference (FFI)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/freedom-from-interference) - [Safety Mechanisms & Diagnostics](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-mechanisms-diagnostics) - [Hardware Metrics](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hardware-metrics) - [Software Architectural & Unit Design](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/software-architectural-unit-design) - [Software Coding Guidelines](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/software-coding-guidelines) - [Verification & Validation](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/verification-validation) - [Faults and Failures](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/faults-and-failures) - [Safety Analyses](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-analyses) - [Markov Chains Analysis](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/markov-chains) - [Agile Development Methods in ISO 26262](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/agile-development-iso26262) - [ASIL Decomposition](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/asil-decomposition) - [Confirmation Measures](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/confirmation-measures) - [Development Interface Agreement](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/development-interface-agreement) - [E-Gas (Electronic Throttle Control) Concept](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/e-gas) - [Functional Safety Assessment & Audit](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/functional-safety-assessment) - [Safety Element out of Context (SEooC)](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/seooc) - [Confidence in the Use of Software Tools](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/tool-confidence) - [Motorcycle Adaptation](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/motorcycle-adaptation) - [ISO 26262 vs Other Safety Standards](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/standards-comparison) - [SW Critical Path & Dependent Failure Analysis](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/sw-critical-path-analysis) - [Safety Case Development](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/safety-case) - [AV Safety: ISO 26262 + SotIF + ML in Practice](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/av-safety-iso-sotif-ml) - [SotIF for the Functional Safety Engineer](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/sotif-for-fusi) - [ISO 26262 and Semiconductors](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/iso-26262-semiconductors) - [ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/aspice-integration) - [Functional Safety with AUTOSAR](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/autosar-functional-safety) - [Safety Design Decisions Across Vehicle Domains](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/domain-safety-design-decisions) - [HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) in ISO 26262](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hazop) - [Homologation, Regulations & Liability](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/homologation-regulations) - [Hypervisors & Mixed-Criticality Systems](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hypervisors-mixed-criticality) - [Model-Based Development](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/model-based-development) - [Multi-Core Safety Architectures](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/multi-core-safety) - [Proven in Use](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/proven-in-use) - [Soft Errors & Transient Faults](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/soft-errors) - [Actuator Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/actuator-safety) - [Battery & HV Powertrain Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/battery-hv-safety) - [Boot & Reset Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/boot-reset-safety) - [EMC & Transient Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/emc-transient-safety) - [Event Tree Analysis](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/event-tree-analysis) - [FPGA Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/fpga-safety) - [HMI & Display Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hmi-display-safety) - [Inverter and Motor Control Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/inverter-motor-control-safety) - [Linux and Open-Source Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/linux-open-source-safety) - [Reuse and Legacy Software Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/reuse-legacy-software) - [Steer-by-Wire Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/steer-by-wire-safety) - [Aerospace Functional Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/aerospace-functional-safety) - [IEC 61508: Functional Safety of E/E/PE Systems](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/iec-61508) - [In-Vehicle Network Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/in-vehicle-network-safety) - [Functional Safety in Machinery](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/machinery-safety) - [Perception System Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/perception-system-safety) - [Power & Clock Supervision](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/power-clock-supervision) - [Product Lines and Variant Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/product-line-variant-safety) - [Functional Safety in Railway](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/railway-safety) - [Vehicle Motion Control Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/vehicle-motion-control-safety) - [Zonal & Central Compute Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/zonal-central-compute-safety) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/hydrogen-fuel-cell-safety) - [The Automotive Safety Standards Map](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/automotive-safety-standards-map) - [Interior and Mirror Cameras](https://iso26262.academy/features/concepts/interior-mirror-camera-safety) ## Blog Free, in-depth articles on automotive functional safety (RSS: https://iso26262.academy/blog/feed.xml): - [ISO 26262 Is Not Learned in One Shot](https://iso26262.academy/blog/iso-26262-is-not-learned-in-one-shot) - [IEC 61508 vs ISO 26262: What Automotive Engineers Need to Know](https://iso26262.academy/blog/iec-61508-vs-iso-26262-automotive-engineers) - [The Automotive Safety Standards Map: Beyond ISO 26262](https://iso26262.academy/blog/the-automotive-safety-standards-map-beyond-iso-26262) - [Qualifying Linux for ISO 26262: Pinning the Open-Source Element](https://iso26262.academy/blog/qualifying-linux-for-iso-26262-pinning-the-open-source-element) - [Interior and Mirror Cameras: The Stale Frame Problem](https://iso26262.academy/blog/interior-and-mirror-cameras-functional-safety) - [ASPICE and ISO 26262: What Each One Actually Grades](https://iso26262.academy/blog/role-of-aspice-in-iso-26262-bridging-two-worlds) - [Multi-Core Safety Architectures: An ISO 26262 Overview](https://iso26262.academy/blog/multi-core-safety-architectures-iso-26262-overview) - [Automotive vs Railway Functional Safety: An ISO 26262 Comparison](https://iso26262.academy/blog/automotive-railway-functional-safety-iso-26262-comparison) - [Automotive vs Machinery Functional Safety: An ISO 26262 Comparison](https://iso26262.academy/blog/automotive-vs-machinery-functional-safety-iso-26262-comparison) - [Functional Safety in Aerospace vs Automotive: An ISO 26262 Guide](https://iso26262.academy/blog/aerospace-vs-automotive-functional-safety-iso-26262) - [The Hidden Risks of Legacy Software Reuse in ISO 26262](https://iso26262.academy/blog/iso-26262-risks-legacy-software-reuse) - [Mastering HMI Display Safety for Automotive ISO 26262](https://iso26262.academy/blog/hmi-display-safety-automotive-iso-26262) - [How to Implement Model-Based Development for ISO 26262](https://iso26262.academy/blog/implement-model-based-development-iso-26262) - [Why HAZOP is Essential for ISO 26262: Guide-Word Analysis Explained](https://iso26262.academy/blog/hazop-essential-iso-26262-guide-word-analysis) - [A Quick Guide to Using GSN for ISO 26262 Safety Cases](https://iso26262.academy/blog/gsn-iso-26262-safety-cases-guide) - [Mastering FTA in ISO 26262: A Deductive Approach to E/E Safety](https://iso26262.academy/blog/fta-iso-26262-deductive-safety-analysis) - [SOTIF for Functional Safety Engineers: An Exploratory Guide](https://iso26262.academy/blog/sotif-functional-safety-engineers-iso-21448-guide) - [Demystifying AV Safety: Integrating ISO 26262, SOTIF, and ML](https://iso26262.academy/blog/av-safety-integrating-iso-26262-sotif-ml) - [Hardware Metrics Explained: PMHF, SPFM, and LFM Standards](https://iso26262.academy/blog/hardware-metrics-explained-pmhf-spfm-lfm) - [Métriques Matérielles ISO 26262 : PMHF, SPFM et LFM Expliqués](https://iso26262.academy/blog/metriques-materielles-iso-26262) - [Evaluating Software Tools in ISO 26262: A Practical EPS Example](https://iso26262.academy/blog/evaluating-software-tools-in-iso-26262-a-practical-eps-example) - [Architecting Automotive Systems with Proven Safety Patterns](https://iso26262.academy/blog/automotive-safety-patterns-iso-26262-architecture) - [ISO 26262 Motorcycle Adaptation: 5 Differences From Passenger Cars](https://iso26262.academy/blog/iso-26262-motorcycle-adaptation-5-differences-from-passenger-cars) - [Why FTA is Essential for Effective ASIL Decomposition](https://iso26262.academy/blog/why-fta-is-essential-for-effective-asil-decomposition) - [Confidence in Software Tools: A Guide to ISO 26262 Qualification](https://iso26262.academy/blog/confidence-in-software-tools-a-guide-to-iso-26262-qualification) - [Advanced FMEA Strategies for ISO 26262 Functional Safety](https://iso26262.academy/blog/advanced-fmea-strategies-for-iso-26262-functional-safety) - [5 Essential Advices for ASIL Decomposition in ADAS Architectures](https://iso26262.academy/blog/5-essential-advices-for-asil-decomposition-in-adas-architectures) - [Demystifying PMHF: A Guide to Hardware Metrics and FMEDA](https://iso26262.academy/blog/demystifying-pmhf-a-guide-to-hardware-metrics-and-fmeda) - [Functional Safety Concept Guide: 7 Expert Tips for Success](https://iso26262.academy/blog/functional-safety-concept-guide-7-expert-tips-for-success) - [How to Compare ISO 26262 Training and Credentials](https://iso26262.academy/blog/iso-26262-certification-roi-20-provider-cost-analysis) - [ISO 26262 Salaries & Consulting Rates: Global Compensation Guide](https://iso26262.academy/blog/iso-26262-salaries-consulting-rates-global-compensation-guide) - [HARA Excellence: What Makes a World-Class Hazard Analysis](https://iso26262.academy/blog/hara-excellence-what-makes-a-world-class-hazard-analysis) ## Contact - Website: https://iso26262.academy/contact - Support: https://iso26262.academy/support - Email: info@iso26262.academy - Founder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-danci/