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IEC 61508: Fundamentals of Functional Safety and Application
Basic understanding of the purpose, structure, and application areas of IEC 61508. Introduction to the concept of functional safety and the safety lifecycle.
Overview
Course contents
Our professional training courses are designed for professionals, specialists, and experts who wish to expand their knowledge in a targeted way.
Contents
- Introduction to the fundamentals of functional safety according to IEC 61508
- Overview of the IEC 61508 standard and its areas of application
- Risks and safety integrity levels (SIL) in safety-critical systems
- Safety lifecycle and processes according to IEC 61508
- Application examples and practical orientation
- Basic concepts of functional safety
Learning objectives
- Basic understanding of the purpose, structure and areas of application of IEC 61508
- Introduction to the concept of functional safety and the safety lifecycle
- Differentiation from industry-specific standards (e.g. IEC 61511, ISO 26262)
- Overview of risk and SIL management as well as responsibilities
Target audience
- Engineers
- Security experts
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge in functional safety
Certification requirement
Without certification option
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