The standard path to becoming an intacs® Certified Provisional Assessor (Automotive SPICE®) starts with obtaining the intacs® Certified Process Expert (Automotive SPICE®) certification. This foundational training focuses on interpreting Automotive SPICE® processes, which are essential for conducting assessments and implementing process improvements in system and software engineering. The next step is to achieve the intacs® Certified Provisional Assessor (Automotive SPICE®) certification, which provides additional knowledge and insights to support a Certified Competent Assessor as a co-assessor during assessments at your company or with suppliers, or to optimize processes based on assessment results.

The objective of this combined training (also known as the “Combined Lane”) is to complete both certifications in one go, thereby accelerating the path to becoming an intacs® Certified Provisional Assessor (Automotive SPICE®). The requirements for both certifications remain the same, so participants will attend both training parts and complete several homework assignments to present during the second training part. Active participation throughout the course is essential for success.

Content:

The content follows the curriculum published by intacs® and is delivered using the current intacs® training materials:

• Basic introduction to intacs®
• Introduction and overview of the Process Assessment Model
• Process Dimension
• Capability Dimension
• Introduction to rating scales and deriving capability level ratings
• Process improvement techniques
• In-depth knowledge of process and capability dimensions
• Rating mechanisms and rules
• Assessment process
• Sampling work products for rating
• Interview techniques and note-taking
• Deriving objective evidence statements
• Various group activities

The training is conducted flexibly to accommodate the participants’ specific needs and requirements. The instructor engages participants with practical examples from their own experience and a variety of group activities.

Target Audience:

• Individuals planning to become certified assessors. Note: Certification as an intacs® Certified Provisional Assessor (Automotive SPICE®) is a prerequisite for advancing to the next step toward becoming an intacs® Certified Competent Assessor (Automotive SPICE®).

Preconditions:

• Participants should have several years of professional experience in the automotive industry (e.g., software/system development, project management, quality management, etc.).
• Intacs® Certified Process Expert (Automotive SPICE®)

Certification:

• Examination fees are additional to the training price.
• The exam is administered by the VDA QMC, and Zoom software is used for online examinations. The use of a webcam is mandatory.
• After passing the exam, participants must independently apply to the VDA for certification. This step is separate from the training.
• Additional fees for the exam and certification are detailed on the Website of VDA-QMC.

Further Information:

• This training is exclusively delivered by experienced intacs® Certified Principal Assessors with extensive practical assessment experience, who are also accredited intacs® instructors.
• The training material is available in English.
• Each participant will receive training documents and a confirmation of participation.
• The seminar price includes the Process Fellows Pocket Guide Automotive SPICE® v4.0.
• For online training, all materials are provided electronically in PDF format.
• Note: Homework must be prepared on Friday between the two parts of the training.

Duration: 4 days (Monday to Thursday) + 1 day for homework without trainer + 3 days (Monday to Wednesday)

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