Trainings

At our Bosch Engineering Training Center, we develop effective and efficient training courses and seminar offerings in close cooperation with Robert Bosch GmbH. Topics include Bosch engine control for combustion engines, the Bosch hybrid system and electrical system. But also for trainings on topics from our complete portfolio we are your competent contact.

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Our expertise for your system

When it comes to our training portfolio, we attach great importance to high quality, the inclusion of current topics and interesting subjects, and ensuring the program has a clear structure.

Our modular automotive training courses and seminars on the subject of vehicle connectivity and networking range from the one-day basic training course to the four-day intensive seminar. Unless otherwise stated, the vast majority of training courses take place at Bosch Engineering in Abstatt (40 km north of Stuttgart). We would also be delighted to provide your company with in-house seminars, which we can tailor precisely to your requirements. The courses can be held in either English or German, but all training materials are always provided in English.

Automotive training course: electromobility

The Bosch hybrid system develops its full potential when it is configured specifically with the desired attributes in mind, such as those relating to fuel consumption, emissions, and driving pleasure.

Find out more about the Bosch hybrid system’s scope of features, its subsystems, and about all the necessary components and their interactions. Learn how to create physical models and about their functional implementation in the subsystems and main functions.

Our Bosch Engineering seminars and courses on the subject of electromobility are designed for anyone who works with Bosch technology and uses Bosch products.

Our training offer

	   		Basic principles of the hybrid system for motor vehicles (booking ID: BEG-TH001)
    	

This course is a basic seminar that provides you with an overview of hybrid vehicles. The course deals with the various degrees of electrification as well as hybrid topologies. A brief introduction to all the additional components is also included.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TH001

Course content

Configuration

Hybrid types, classification
Series, parallel, and power-split hybrids; comparison of the different configurations

Components

Motor/alternator
Power electronics
High-voltage accumulator system and battery management
Braking system

Intended audience

Employees who are working for the first time with Bosch hybrid systems and related components
Employees involved in technical sales, project management, development and calibration, function and software development, software product design (system design), or systems engineering

Requirements

Basic knowledge of combustion engines and powertrains

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

17.-18.04.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

14.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

12.-13.11.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

	   		Hybrid system – operating strategy and torque coordination (booking ID: BEG-TH002-A)
    	

This course is a more advanced seminar that provides you with more in-depth knowledge about the hybrid operating strategy and torque coordination.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TH002-A

Course content

Operating strategy

Short introduction to hybrid vehicles (pros and cons of hybrid vehicles, classification, components)
Tasks and requirements of the operating strategy
Operation modes (e.g. shifting of operation range, boost, regenerative braking)
Classification and examples (fuzzy strategy, mapping strategy, and cost-function strategy as well as the effects of prediction)

Hybrid-specific torque structure

Short introduction to conventional torque structure in gasoline engines (torque model, torque coordination, torque conversion)
Goals and requirements of the hybrid-specific torque structure
Hybrid-specific adjustments to the torque model, torque coordination, and torque conversion on the system level and function level using the example of a parallel hybrid

Intended audience

Employees involved in function and software development, software product design (system design), calibration, or systems engineering

Requirements

Basic knowledge of combustion engines and powertrains
BEG-TH001 as well as BEG-TM002-A or similar

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

02.-03.07.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

Start/stop procedure in hybrid vehicles (booking ID: BEG-TH002-B)

This course is a more advanced seminar that provides you with more in-depth knowledge about the start/stop procedure in hybrid vehicles.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TH002-B

Course content

Recapitulation of the hybrid operating strategy
Start types in hybrid vehicles
Start sequence

Intended audience

Employees involved in function and software development, software product design (system design), calibration, or systems engineering

Requirements

Basic knowledge of combustion engines and powertrains, and BEG-TH001 as well as BEG-TM002-A or similar

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

0.5 day

Upcoming dates

04.07.2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

Electric drive, power electronics, and control (booking ID: BEG-TH003)

This course uses practical teaching methods to teach you about the basics of electric machines, power electronics, and machine control. The course focuses on high-voltage components.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TH003

Course content

Introduction

Basic design of the electric drive

Types of electric machines

Magnetism and electromagnetism
Hysteresis
Electrodynamic rules
Design of the electric motor
Consideration of different electric motor types (DC motor, synchronous machine, asynchronous motor, reluctance motor, transverse flux motor)
Types of position sensors
Field weakening range
Losses in electric motors

Hardware elements of the power electronics

Components of the electrical circuit
Evolution of a complex DC/DC converter – from the half bridge to the push-pull converter
Components of the inverter, IGBT vs. MOSFET
Gate driver
Current sensors
Hazards of electrical components and critical conditions in the inverter
Losses in power electronics

Basics of machine control

Software architecture
Machine control based on the machine equations
Field-oriented control
Types of pulse patterns
Surge damping

Intended audience

Employees who want to gain a deeper understanding of the components of the electric drive; employees involved in project management, hardware development, systems engineering, software development, or calibration

Requirements

Basic knowledge of control engineering, electromagnetism, and circuit technology

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

2 days

Upcoming dates

11.-14.03.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

04.-05.06.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

09.-12.09.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

15.-16.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

05.-06.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in Vienna

Basic principles of Li-Ion battery Systems (booking ID: BEG-TH004)

This course provides basic knowledge about the lithium battery system and deals with, among other topics, safety management.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TH004

Course content

Introduction

Electrochemical energy storage systems, requirements placed on battery systems, battery types, and storage technology (rechargeable)
Battery components

Lithium battery systems

Operating principle
Materials
Design
Costs and service life

Safety management

Potential hazards of electrochemical storage systems in different systems
Failure mechanisms of the lithium-ion system
Safety precautions
Potential measures for increasing safety

Battery management

Battery state detection
Safety and monitoring
Cell balancing
Thermal management

Charging

Charging a Li-ion battery

Applications

Li-ion battery applications
Mobile systems and power tools
Applications in EVs/HEVs

Intended audience

Employees who work with batteries and hybrid systems
Employees involved in technical sales, project management, development, or calibration
Employees involved in function and software development, software product design (system design), calibration, or systems engineering

Requirements

Basic knowledge of battery applications in passenger cars

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

11.-12.04.2024 11.04. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET & 12.04. 9:00 am - 11:00 am CET // language: EN where: live online

06.06.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

14.-15.11.2024 14.11. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET & 15.11. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

Vehicle control unit (VCU) for electric vehicles (booking ID: BEG-VCU01)

The course looks at the existing Bosch vehicle control unit (VCU) for electric vehicles. It provides an overview of the software structure of the VCU as well as the integration in the powertrain system as a whole. The intention is that, upon completion of the course, the participants will have a better understanding of the electric powertrain and will get a feel for which tasks are within the sphere of the VCU and which tasks are handled by the other components, like the inverter, DC/DC converter, battery, charger, and ESP.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-VCU01

Course content

EV system overview
Communication interfaces
VCU software architecture
High-voltage system coordination
EV torque path
Driver demand
VCU hardware
Thermal management
EV monitoring concept/monitoring software

Intended audience

Employees working in the area of powertrains for electric vehicles (developers as well as project managers with a technical involvement)

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

19.-20.03.2024 09:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

07.06.2024 09:00 am - 4:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

17.10.2024 09:00 am - 4:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

26.-27.11.2024 09:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

Practical training level 2cE (booking ID: BEG-HV-2cE)

Practical training content for work on HV systems in a voltage-free state.

Important:

This course is a practical training, it is not a qualification according to DGUV-I 209-093 Expert Person High Voltage (FHV).

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-HV-2cE

Course content

Best practice “Handling of HV vehicles“
DGUV-I 209-093
5 safety regulations
Electrical hazards and safety measures
Professional and management responsibility
HV topologies and state of the art
Construction of HV on-board electrical systems / high-voltage components
Documentation and labeling
PPE, tools and workshop equipment

You carry out independent activities on the high-voltage vehicle (Disconnecting, re-commissioning...)
Familiarize yourself with the appropriate measuring equipment and methods
You learn how to use safety equipment
You get an overview of high voltage components
You learn how to handle HV vehicles safely and apply your knowledge in practice using practical examples and exercises

Intended audience

Skilled persons for work on HV systems in a voltage-free state.

Requirements

Previous electrical engineering knowledge in the automotive sector.
Desirable: Qualification measures according to DGUV-I 209-093 level 1/2.

In addition to the training, please bring your personal protective equipment:

Safety shoes (at least S1 according to DIN EN ISO 20345)
Insulation gloves according to IEC 60903:2014 or. EN 60903 VDE 0682- 311:2004 class 0 to 1000 volts
2 pole voltage tester according to IEC 61243-3:2014 or. DIN EN 61243-3 VDE 0682-401:2015

Number of participants

min. 4, max. 6

Seminar duration

2 days

Upcoming dates

16.-17.04.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

E/E systems – the basics of the powernet (booking ID: BEG-PN001)

The course provides an overview of the development process of E/E systems as well as common powernet systems and their typical applications.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-PN001

Course content

E/E development process
Low-voltage powernet 12 V, 24 V, 48 V
High-voltage traction powernet
Powernet simulation
Electrical energy management – basic principles
Testing and validation

Intended audience

Participants (young professionals and professionals) interested in powernet-related topics or whose work involves the powernet

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

09.-10.04.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

10.10.2024 09:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Automotive training course: gasoline engine technology

Our automotive training courses on the subject of gasoline engines provide you with knowledge that will help you increase the efficiency and success of your projects.

You will gain, among other things, an understanding of the entire Bosch portfolio of engine management and exhaust-gas treatment systems and will learn about how the Bosch Motronic system works. You will learn about the relevant components and systems as well as their interplay in the engine management. You will also find out how to create physical and chemical models and then implement their functions in subsystems and main functions.

Our training offer

Basics of gasoline engine management (booking ID: BEG-TM001)

In this introductory seminar, you will learn about how the gasoline internal combustion engine works and will gain an overview of the Bosch Motronic system as well as its sensors and actuators.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TM001

Course content

Introduction

History
The basics of thermodynamics
Mixture formation
Combustion processes
PFI/GDI comparison

Torque structure

Motronic system structure
Torque demand
Torque structure
Operating modes

Air system

Charge determination
Charge control

Fuel system

Fuel supply
Fuel feed forward control
Mixture adaptation
Injection

Ignition system

Ignition timing
Knock control

Exhaust system

Exhaust-gas treatment
Three-way catalytic converter
Lambda control
Exhaust gas recirculation

Vehicle diagnostics

On-board diagnostics
Fault memory management
Monitoring

Outlook on electrification and new engine concepts

Intended audience

Employees involved in technical sales, marketing, and component engineering as well as new employees from all departments

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

18.-19.06.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

04.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Engine control functions of the Motronic ME/MED (booking ID: BEG-TM002)

This course provides you with a detailed overview of how the combustion engine (gasoline) works. The main focus is on the system structure and subsystems of the Bosch Motronic system.

The course can be booked as individual days using the respective ID (see below) or as a four-day seminar.

Please state the following ID when booking the three-day seminar: BEG-TM002

Course content

Day 1 | Torque structure

System structure
Torque model
Torque coordination
Torque conversion
Basic physical principles of the combustion engine

Booking ID: BEG-TM002-A

Day 2 | Air system

Components
Physically based models
Charge control
Charge determination
Exhaust-gas turbocharging
Camshaft control

Booking ID: BEG-TM002-B

Day 3 | Fuel system and ignition system

Fuel system for port injection and direct injection

Components
Fuel supply
Fuel feed forward control
Fuel-tank ventilation
Injection output
Mixture adaptation

Ignition system

Components
Ignition timing and angle
Engine knocking and knock control

Booking ID: BEG-TM002-C

Day 4 | Exhaust system

Components
Legislation
Chemical basics and the effects of emissions
Exhaust-gas treatment
Exhaust-gas temperature model
Lambda control

Booking ID: BEG-TM002-D

Intended audience

Employees involved in function and software development, software product design (system design), calibration, or systems engineering who want to gain a system-wide overview of how the Bosch Motronic system works

Requirements

Basic knowledge of engine technology and engine management

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 18

Seminar duration

1–4 days

Can individual seminar days be booked separately?

Yes. When booking individual course days, please state the booking ID of the relevant day.

Upcoming dates

TM002A: 08.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002A: 09.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002B: 10.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002B: 11.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002C: 15.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002C: 16.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002D: 17.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002D: 18.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

TM002A: 05.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

TM002B: 06.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

TM002C: 07.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

TM002D: 08.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Motronic ME/MED – on-board diagnostics (booking ID: BEG-TM003)

During this two-day course, we will provide you with basic knowledge about the physical and legal fundamentals of on-board diagnostics.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TM003

Course content

Day 1 | On-board diagnostics – part 1

Lambda sensor
Fuel-tank ventilation system
Fuel supply system
Catalytic converter

Day 2 | On-board diagnostics – part 2

Misfire detection
Engine coolant system
Secondary air system
Adaptive cylinder balancing (air-fuel imbalance measurement)
Camshafts

Intended audience

Employees involved in function and software development, software product design (system design), or calibration who want to gain a theoretical overview without consideration of calibration-related content

Requirements

Basic knowledge of engine technology and engine management as well as seminar BEG-DSM01

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

2 days

Can individual seminar days be booked separately?

Upcoming dates

02.-03.07.2024 02.07. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET & 03.07. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Monitoring (booking ID: BEG-MO001)

You will gain a better understanding of subsystem monitoring for the Motronic system ME/MED and the respective functions. You will then be able to apply this knowledge in your area of work and projects.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-MO001

Course content

Failure models
Detection in the ECU
Monitoring concept
Component monitoring
Function and computer monitoring
Error responses and emergency operation
Torque monitoring
Torque limitation

Intended audience

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

0.5 day

Upcoming dates

26.06.2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

09.10.2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Cybersecurity

In addition to the basics of cryptography and its protocols, our course on the subject of cybersecurity also includes training for secure software development.

Our training offer

Basic training course in automotive security (booking ID: BEG-SEC01)

In this course, you will discover why cybersecurity has become an essential part of modern automotive products. You will learn about the concepts that are applied to make automotive products secure. In addition, you will learn about the various state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms, the differences between them, and their pros and cons for specific application scenarios.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-SEC01

Course content

The basics of cybersecurity for embedded products
Security concepts and goals
Cryptographic algorithms and security application scenarios

Intended audience

Product managers
Project managers
Sales managers
Systems engineers
Software engineers
Hardware engineers

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

0.5 day

Upcoming dates

06.03.2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CET // language: DE where: live online

17.04.2024 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

06.06.2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: live online

17.07.2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

19.09.2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: live online

16.10.2024 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

21.11.2024 1:00 Uhr - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: live online

Safe and secure coding for C/C++ developers (booking ID: BEG-SSC01)

Understanding common software weaknesses with focus on the C/C++ language, knowledge in coding rules to prevent them and basic knowledge in tool-based bug detection.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-SSC01

Course content

Overview of the Common Weakness Enumeration with respect to C/C++

Main fault pattern clusters include
- Tainted input
- Memory access
- Memory and resource management
- Exception handling
- Synchronization
- Authentication and access control
- Number formats
- Cryptography and predictability
- Information leaks
Weaknesses are illustrated with code examples and examples from the CVE list
Related common attack patterns are mentioned (CAPEC)
The focus lies on potential mitigations in the phases:
- Requirements
- Architecture and design
- Implementation
- Build
- Configuration
- Testing
- Operation
Language features (C11) and POSIX API are discussed in the context of fault pattern clusters
Tool-based bug detection using:
- Static source analysis
- Dynamic analysis in conjunction with a test suite (address sanitizer, thread sanitizer)
- Coverage-guided fuzzing (libfuzzer)
- Dynamic symbolic execution (klee)

Intended audience

The course targets C/C++ developers with at least basic proficiency and experience.

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 18

Seminar duration

2 days

Upcoming dates

23.-26.04.2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

08.-09.10.2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Artificial Intelligence

Our trainings on artificial intelligence provide basic knowledge and expert knowledge, such as the basic methods of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The courses will cover concrete examples from the areas of driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles.

Our training offer

First Touch AI (booking-ID: BEG-1stTouchAI)

This training answers the question “What is artificial intelligence (AI)?”. It presents and discusses examples from the vast range of modern AI applications. Thereby, it enables the participants to generate ideas for helpful AI applications in their own domain.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-1stTouchAI

Course content

Introduction to AI
Examples of AI applications from the domains
- computer vision,
- structured data,
- natural language processing, and
- robotics
Chances, risks, and ethics of AI

This training does not provide technical explanation of how AI algorithms work in detail and how they can be developed

Intended audience

This training adresses all people from all areas, who want to get a grasp of the term AI and want to form ideas, how this technology could help with their daily work.

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 20

Seminar duration

0.5 day

Upcoming dates

21.03.2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

12.06.2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

24.09.2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: DE where: live online

12.11.2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

	   		Camera sensors and image processing for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AD) (booking ID: BEG-AD001)
    	

You know after the training...

The field of application of cameras in the automotive sector
The pros and cons of cameras vs. other sensors
How to correctly combine camera and lens
How to calculate where objects will appear in the camera image
How image processing methods work that are used in the ADAS area
The basics of machine learning

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-AD001

Course content

Overview of typical ADAS / AD-functions and development challenges
Comparison of typical sensors like camera, LIDAR, RADAR, Ultrasound
Working principle of a camera, image formation, image acquisition:
- Camera model, projective gemometry
- Geometric camera calibration
- Color image acquisition
Image Processing
- Image preprocessing, compensation of flaws
- Template matching
- Motion and Flow
- Feature extraction
Machine learning, Classification
- Outlook on Deep Learning

Intended audience

People with a technical background who would like to get to know the field of camera sensors in the automotive environment in order to pursue development work there or to manage projects. Previous knowledge in the field of image processing is not required.

Requirements

Basic math knowledge: gradient, vector, matrix computations
English knowledge (slides/handout in English)
Knowledge of basic programming paradigms

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

04.-05.03.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

21.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

	   		Machine learning - deep learning: a hands-on introduction (booking ID: BEG-AI003)
    	

The aim of the course is to give a technical overview of machine learning and in particular to focus on deep learning as a part of machine learning. The participants not only familiarize with the working principles in theory, they also learn the fields of application, pitfalls and disadvantages of the covered approaches. Finally, basic knowledge about the development of deep-learning classifiers for image data interpretation with Python™ and Tensorflow™ will be presented using small coding examples.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-AI003

Course content

AI / ML Foundations, types of learning
Classic ML Algorithms
Support Vector Machine
Classification and Regression Tree – Random Forest
Application of ML using Python (hands-on)
Machine Learning Workflow
Working with Real Data
Neural Networks / Deep Learning
Introduction
How it works in detail
Implementation: Libraries / TensorFlow
Application Examples of Neural Networks (hands-on)
Convolutional Neural Networks for Image Classification
Application Example: Traffic Sign Classification (hands-on)
Famous Network Architectures
Transfer Learning
(optional): Overview on More Advanced Applications Semantic Segmentation, Recurrent Neural Networks, Auto Encoders
Summary, Wrap-up

Intended audience

The course is aimed at development engineers / computer scientists as well as technical project and line managers who want to gain further education in the field of machine learning or deep learning but have little or no experience so far

Requirements

Knowledge of basic programming paradigms
Basic math knowledge: gradient, vector, matrix computations
English knowledge (slides/handout in English)

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

2 days

Upcoming dates

09.-12.07.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

14.-15.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Engineering seminar: functional safety

In vehicle connectivity and networking means that the functional safety of electronic systems plays and extremely important role. Regulations and safety standards exist for many different areas of application. They contain the specifications for the individual processes and for the technical implementation of functional safety.

Functional safety means eliminating unjustifiable risks that can arise due to the malfunction of electrical or electronic systems.

Our training offer

	   		Introduction to functional safety in the automotive sector (ISO 26262) (booking ID: BEG-FS001)
    	

In this course, you will gain an understanding of the basic elements of the ISO 26262 standard.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-FS001

Course content

Basic principles of ISO 26262 standard
Functional safety of safety-related electrical and electronic systems
Comprehensive general overview of the various parts of the ISO 26262 standard
Basic elements of the standard
- Hazard and risk analysis
- Management of functional safety and processes
- Requirements placed on standards for system, hardware, and software development in the product safety life cycle
- Independent appraisal (assessment, auditing) of functional safety

Intended audience

Managers and employees from development departments who are involved with developing safety-related systems or who apply processes that are geared to these systems

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 18

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

05.-07.03.2024 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

05.06.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

17.09.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

08.-10.10.2024 9:00 am - 11:30 am CET // language: EN where: live online

Functional safety (ISO 26262) for systems (booking ID: BEG-FS002)

The course is intended for systems developers who, as part of their project work, implement functional safety requirements in their system in accordance with ISO 26262. Presentation slides and exercises are used to explain all the steps required to develop a system that conforms to the requirements of the standard – from item definition as well as hazard and risk analysis to preparing safety concepts and the procedures used for testing.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-FS002

Course content

Item definition
Performing a hazard and risk analysis
Creation of a functional safety concept
Creation of a technical safety concept
Requirements in regard to system testing

Intended audience

Developers of safety-critical products on the system level

Number of participants

min. 9, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

24.-27.06.2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

20.-21.11.2024 20.11. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET & 21.11 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Engineering seminar: vehicle networking

Our training program on the subject of vehicle networking provides you with useful information and helps you increase the efficiency of your work.

It will enable you to deepen your knowledge of the CAN and FlexRay protocols. Our courses provide a general overview of AUTOSAR and how it works in detail as well as the AUTOSAR CAN communication stack.

Our training offer

	   		AUTOSAR fundamentals for developers of “basic software” (booking ID: BEG-AR001)
    	

On the basis of basic software modules, the course provides you with an introduction to and training in the AUTOSAR architecture, interfaces, and methodology. The seminar additionally covers the basics of the runtime environment (RTE) and its function regarding the interplay between the application software and base software.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-AR001

Course content

Introduction to AUTOSAR
AUTOSAR structure and methodology
AUTOSAR templates, AUTOSAR ECU configuration
Basic principles of RTE
Basic software modules: overview, challenges, and migration scenarios
A focus on basic software modules: OS, ComStack, ComStack control flow and mode management, modules relevant to diagnostic applications, complex device driver, and BSW tooling

Intended audience

Employees involved in software system design, software project development, functional strategy, function development, or software development

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1.5 days

Upcoming dates

Dates on request

Basic training in CAN | CAN FD (booking ID: BEG-CN001)

The seminar teaches the CAN basics and deepens participants’ knowledge of the course content with practical exercises and demonstrations using an oscilloscope and measurement instrumentation.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-CN001

Course content

General information, norms and standards

Areas of application

Bosch reference architecture
Future communication systems in the automobile

Modes of addressing

Content-related addressing
Acceptance filtering

Physical layer

High-speed CAN/low-speed CAN
Signal strength
Terminating resistors

Message format

Standard and extended message formats
CAN FD message format

Bus access methods

Bus allocation and bus access (CSMA-CA)
Arbitration

Error detection and fault handling

Stuff-bit mechanism
Active and passive error frames
Error states

Bit timing

Signal processing
Bit resynchronization
CAN FD bit rate switching
Bit timing configuration

Practical exercises and tools

Demonstration with an oscilloscope and CANoe during the course using measurement instrumentation and ECUs
Structure of the CAN matrix (dbc file) with CANdb++ Admin

Intended audience

Basic training for developers in systems and application engineering from all areas whose work involves automotive CAN bus systems Typical activities in this field are:

Development of ECUs and sensors
Implementation of ECUs/subsystems on the test bench
Development of measuring systems for test benches
Bus connection of new ECUs in an existing network cluster

Note

This course does not provide tool training.

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

12.03.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

16.04.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET Hint: reduced theory training // language: EN where: live online

18.06.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

12.09.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

15.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in 74232 Abstatt

05.11.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET Hint: reduced theory training // language: EN where: live online

Ethernet and IP architecture (booking ID: BEG-ETH01)

Ethernet is the new bus system for vehicles. In this course, you will learn about the basics of Ethernet as well as its special features. The content covers the entire communication stack, from the physical layer to higher protocols and calibration.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-ETH01

Course content

Introduction

Comparison between Ethernet and automotive bus systems

Ethernet

Standards
Collision mechanism
Various physical layers

Topology

Ethernet components
Spanning tree algorithm

Switches

Learning
Filtering
Forwarding
Virtual LANs

Higher protocols

IP, UDP, TCP, AVA, AVB/TNS, SOME/IP, service discovery, etc.

Applications

AUTOSAR
FIBEX 4.0

Trends

Information about the latest developments and contact persons

Intended audience

Managers and employees from development departments who are involved with introducing and/or developing bus systems as well as the corresponding bus connection for embedded systems in the automotive sector by means of Ethernet

Requirements

Basic knowledge of vehicle-related bus systems is desirable.

Note

The course BEG-ETH02 takes place directly after this one and could also be of interest to participants of this seminar.

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1.5 days

Upcoming dates

19.-21.03.2024 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

24.-25.04.2024 24.04. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CET & 25.04. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

18.-19.09.2024 18.09. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CET & 19.09. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

22.-24.10.2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

	   		Practical aspects in the analysis of Ethernet networks and CANoe live training demonstration (booking ID: BEG-ETH02)
    	

Participants will learn about the basic features of Ethernet and will gain knowledge about the physical layer, frame structure, Ethernet components, and the higher protocols.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-ETH02

Course content

Practical aspects in the analysis of Ethernet networks

CANalyzer overview, introduction to hardware interfaces
Bus access on switched networks, how to connect to an Ethernet network, TAP, monitoring port, PHY bypassing/MAC bypassing, exercises

CANoe.Ethernet live demonstration

Overview of CANoe/CANalyzer Option Ethernet, handling of protocols in the trace window for analysis, details view, filter, search, fixed mode
Exercises with CANoe.Ethernet example configuration

Intended audience

Requirements

Seminar BEG-ETH01

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

0.5 days

Upcoming dates

25.04.2024 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

19.09.2024 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

FlexRay basic training (booking ID: BEG-FR001)

In this course, you will learn about the features of FlexRay. After completing this seminar, you will have an understanding of the FlexRay physical layer and the FlexRay bus protocol.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-FR001

Course content

Introduction

Reasons for using FlexRay, features of FlexRay

FlexRay physical layer

Topologies
Cabling
Electrical signal strength

FlexRay protocol

Communication structure
Clock synchronization

Products and tools

FlexRay communication controller
FlexRay bus transceiver
Restbus simulation
Monitoring
Analysis

Intended audience

Developers in systems and application engineering from all areas whose work involves automotive bus systems or the relevant bus connection of ECUs

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electronics

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

11.-12.06.2024 11.06. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET & 12.06. 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

08.10.2024 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Other courses

In this topic block you will find training on topics such as: diagnostic system management, fuel cell systems, handling of HV vehicles, vehicle diagnostics, Robot Operating System and conflict management.

Our training offer

Diagnostic system management (DSM) (booking ID: BEG-DSM01)

You will gain a better understanding of the diagnostic system and the respective functions. You will then be able to apply this knowledge in your area of work and projects.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-DSM01

Course content

Diagnostic concept
Overview
Fault memory management
Diagnosis sequence control
Coordination of alternative reactions

Intended audience

Number of participants

min. 8 – max. 16

Seminar duration

0.5 day

Upcoming dates

25.06.2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

Practical training level 2cE (booking ID: BEG-HV-2cE)

Practical training content for work on HV systems in a voltage-free state.

Important:

This course is a practical training, it is not a qualification according to DGUV-I 209-093 Expert Person High Voltage (FHV).

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-HV-2cE

Course content

Best practice “Handling of HV vehicles“
DGUV-I 209-093
5 safety regulations
Electrical hazards and safety measures
Professional and management responsibility
HV topologies and state of the art
Construction of HV on-board electrical systems / high-voltage components
Documentation and labeling
PPE, tools and workshop equipment

You carry out independent activities on the high-voltage vehicle (Disconnecting, re-commissioning...)
Familiarize yourself with the appropriate measuring equipment and methods
You learn how to use safety equipment
You get an overview of high voltage components
You learn how to handle HV vehicles safely and apply your knowledge in practice using practical examples and exercises

Intended audience

Skilled persons for work on HV systems in a voltage-free state.

Requirements

Previous electrical engineering knowledge in the automotive sector.
Desirable: Qualification measures according to DGUV-I 209-093 level 1/2.

In addition to the training, please bring your personal protective equipment:

Safety shoes (at least S1 according to DIN EN ISO 20345)
Insulation gloves according to IEC 60903:2014 or. EN 60903 VDE 0682- 311:2004 class 0 to 1000 volts
2 pole voltage tester according to IEC 61243-3:2014 or. DIN EN 61243-3 VDE 0682-401:2015

Number of participants

min. 4, max. 6

Seminar duration

2 days

Upcoming dates

16.-17.04.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Basic principles of fuel cell systems (booking ID: BEG-TFC01)

You will learn about the basic principles of fuel cells and fuel cell systems and will gain an overview of the components and their functions. You will furthermore learn about how they work and about the cause-effect relationships of these systems.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-TFC01

Course content

Basic principles of handling hydrogen
Basic principles of fuel cells
Basic principles of fuel cell systems
Information about simple and more complex systems and their components
Basic principles concerning functional chains and control for the operation of a fuel cell system

Intended audience

Employees involved in fuel cell projects, technical sales, or marketing as well as any other employees interested in this topic

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 16

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

19.-20.03.2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

11.06.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

25.-26.09.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

17.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

Vehicle diagnostics (booking ID: BEG-VHD01)

The course provides an introduction to the various diagnostics-related topics, from the legally required OBD-II diagnostics to customer-specific diagnostics. The basics of diagnostic communication are also covered. The course primarily focuses on automotive diagnostics but also looks at non-automotive diagnostics.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-VHD01

Course content

Day 1 | Introduction

Introduction
Statutory diagnostics: introduction to OBD-II
Introduction to customer-specific diagnostics
General diagnostic communication mechanisms
Diagnostic data for OBD-II

Day 2 | Diagnostics

Possible physical layer
Transport protocol
Diagnostic gateway
Diagnostic development
Overview of connectivity and other topics with regard to diagnostics

Requirements

You have already gained an overall understanding of the various aspects of diagnostics and you know where to find more detailed information and can use the acquired knowledge in your daily work.

Intended audience

Employees involved in function and software development, software product design (system design), calibration, or systems engineering.

Number of participants

min. 8, max. 18

Seminar duration

2 days

Upcoming dates

16.-17.04.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

08.-11.07.2024 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

17.-18.09.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

04.-07.11.2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

	   		Conflict management while moderations and team coaching - basic (booking ID: BEG-KMT02)
    	

In this one-day basic course, you will learn the basics of conflict management.You’ll obtain the knowledge about conflicts and acquires an internal attitude for the resolution of conflicts as a conflict party or as an impartial third party.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-KMT02

Course content

Definition of a social conflict
Emergence of conflicts, own aspects of conflict
Estimation of a conflict: What can I achieve? Where can I intervene at all? What do I prefer to stay away from?
The inner attitude and how to reach stable conflict solution
Conflict prevention
How do I maintain my neutrality?
Concept of Non-violent Communication

What has been learned in this course can be consolidated in the one-day advanced training (BEG-KMT03) and expanded by getting to know and practicing deescalating methods.

Intended audience

The course is directed at people who take over an intermediatory or advisory function, e.g., as a Scrum master in the agile environment, agile coach, executives or Workshop facilitators in low-escalated conflict situations. Moderation knowledge exists ideally, but not is necessary compelling.

Requirements

Moderation knowledge exists ideally, but not is necessary compelling.

Number of participants

min. 9, max. 12

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

27.02.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

10.-11.04.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

24.10.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

	   		Conflict management while moderations and team coaching - advance training (booking ID: BEG-KMT03)
    	

In this one-day advanced training, which is based on the basic course (BEG-KMT02), we apply intervention techniques that contribute to the deceleration of a charged discussion atmosphere and rebuild constructive communication.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-KMT03

Course content

The training provides a set of tools that can be applied according to the individual needs and aim to achieve lasting solutions for all involved. The methods can be used for conflict situations in one-on-one meetings, in teams and groups.

Structured process of conflict moderation for low escalated conflicts
Deescalating and decelerating moderation methods
Bringing conflicts to the surface and constructively looking for lasting solutions
Role plays on conflicts and testing of intervention techniques to restore a constructive discussion atmosphere

Intended audience

Requirements

Participation in the basic course (BEG-KMT02) is recommended, but not mandatory if previous knowledge is available.
Moderation knowledge exists ideally, but not is necessary compelling.

Number of participants

min. 9, max. 12

Seminar duration

1 day

Upcoming dates

19.03.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

24.-25.04.2024 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm CET // language: EN where: live online

05.11.2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CET // language: DE where: on-site training in D-74232 Abstatt

ROS2 compact training (booking ID: BEG-ROS)

ROS is the most known robotics framework that allows the development of complex systems with modular structure in short development cycles. In research and advanced development ROS is already widely used especially for prototyping. In product development, there are some challenges, but it offers great chances at the same time. The training should give you basics and methodical approaches of ROS2 to switch from the older ROS1 to the new version.

Please state the following ID when making your booking: BEG-ROS2

Course content