This training prepares you for the "intacs® Certified Competent Assessor (Automotive SPICE®)" examination. To enroll, you must already be an intacs® Provisional Assessor with some experience in performing assessments and practical experience in applying Automotive SPICE®.

Automotive SPICE® v3.1 is used to evaluate and improve development processes in system and software environments. It is an automotive-specific adaptation based on ISO/IEC 330xx. This training provides an opportunity to exchange experiences with other participants and deepen your understanding of the process evaluation model through individual tasks and group work.

To successfully complete the training, you must meet the following performance requirements:

• Present assigned topics during the training, which will be provided before the course begins.
• Actively participate in the practical components of the training, which will be evaluated and documented by the trainer.
• Pass a multiple-choice examination conducted independently at the end of the training. It is recommended to review the training material daily.

The content follows the curriculum published by intacs® and builds upon the Provisional Assessor training. The training uses the latest intacs® materials:

• Theory and architecture of ISO/IEC 330xx (components and relationships)
• Requirements for the conformity of an assessment model
• Deep dive into process and capability dimensions, including common pitfalls and procedures based on the process evaluation model
• Assessment planning: Collecting assessment input and creating an assessment plan
• Management of assessment teams
• Handling extreme situations
• Conducting assessments at distributed locations and in different countries
• Reporting procedures for project teams and management
• Coaching Provisional Assessors: Qualification criteria and verification

The training is designed to be flexible to meet participants' specific needs and constraints. The instructor will enhance the training experience with practical examples and a variety of group activities.

• Registered Provisional Assessors who have gained experience in assessments and wish to lead Automotive SPICE® assessments independently in the future.

• Participants must be registered intacs® Provisional Assessors.
• Participants should have several years of professional experience in the IT industry (e.g., software/system development, project management, quality management, etc.).
• Participation in the training and examination is independent of the certification requirements for Competent Assessor Automotive SPICE®.

• Examination fees are additional to the training price.
• The exam is administered by the VDA QMC using Zoom software for online examinations. Webcam use is mandatory.
• Additional fees for the exam and certification are detailed on the Website of VDA-QMC.
• After passing the examination, attendees must apply for certification with the VDA. This is a separate process from the training.

• This training is conducted exclusively by experienced intacs® Certified Principal Assessors with extensive practical assessment experience, who are also accredited intacs® instructors.
• The training materials are available in English.
• Participants will receive training documents and a confirmation of participation.
• The seminar price includes the Process Fellows Pocket Guide, which covers Automotive SPICE v3.1 and Automotive SPICE for Cybersecurity v1.0.
• For online training, all materials are provided electronically in PDF format.

Interested in in-house training? We can customize the content to suit your specific needs!