DO-178C Software Certification Training & Consultancy
We deliver DO-178C training and consultancy with expert engineers from Airbus and TAI. Our sessions are designed to align your airborne software development with the most stringent international safety and certification standards.
DO-178C is the gold standard for airborne software development across the aerospace industry.
Instructor Expertise
Trainings are delivered by DO-178-experienced engineers from Airbus and TAI with proven project track records.
Online & Onsite Delivery
Sessions can be conducted at your premises or remotely with full technical support and materials.
Practical Project Focus
Learn to prepare plans, standards, and tests directly aligned with FAA/EASA certification requirements.
DO-178C Certification Services
Heraklet offers comprehensive support for DO-178C certification, including training, documentation guidance, verification strategy design, and certification readiness reviews. Whether you’re a software vendor, avionics integrator, or Tier-1 supplier, our consultancy ensures alignment with the strictest safety standards.
- Certification Gap Analysis
- Planning and Document Preparation Support (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP)
- Requirements Traceability Analysis
- DAL Strategy Determination
- Verification & Validation Process Setup
- Review of Coding Standards and ComplianceTool Qualification Guidance
- Robustness Testing & MC/DC Planning
- Certification Audit Preparation & Coaching
DO-178C Software Certification Training
Heraklet’s DO-178C training program equips engineering teams with the knowledge and skills required to develop, verify, and certify airborne software in compliance with RTCA DO-178C standards. Delivered by experienced instructors with a background in major aerospace programs, this course covers certification planning, documentation, verification techniques, DAL-level requirements, and tool qualification strategies. Through real-world examples and optional hands-on case studies, participants gain practical insight into applying DO-178C processes from planning to audit readiness—accelerating compliance and reducing certification risks.
Participants can attend the training at Heraklet office at Hamburg, or we can deliver the training on-site at the customer’s facility upon request.
Day 1
Day 1: Plans Preparation Process
| Time | Topic | Description |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Course Overview | Training objectives and agenda introduction |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Overview of DO-178 and Certification Basics | Introduction to DO-178 standard and its importance quick review of the standards |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break | |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Plans Overview and Their Purpose | PSAC, SQAP, SCMP, SDP, SVP – definitions and objectives |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch | |
| 13:45 – 15:15 | How to Prepare Effective Plans | Key elements, roles and responsibilities, common pitfalls |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Plan Maintenance and Revision Process | Change management, version control, and plan updates |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Q&A and Day 1 Wrap-up | Recap and clarifications |
Day 2
Day 2: Standards and Detailed Test Steps
| Time | Topic | Description |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Software Standards Overview | Requirements, Design, and Coding Standards |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | DAL Levels and Corresponding Software Activities | Understanding DAL levels A to E and their impact on processes |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch | |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Test Planning and Tool Qualification | Test types, coverage criteria, and tool approval processes |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break | |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Developing, Executing, and Reporting Tests | Writing test cases, executing tests, coverage analysis, and reporting |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Final Q&A and Course Conclusion | Address final questions and course feedback |
Upon request of the Customer Case Study
Case Study Details (to prepare and use in training)
Materials Provided:
- Sample source code snippet (small module or function)
- Associated high-level and low-level requirements
- Coding standards checklist (DO-178 related)
- Test scenario template
Objectives:
- Perform a code review focusing on DO-178 compliance (coding standards, safety, traceability)
- Identify defects or non-compliances
- Write test scenarios mapping to requirements (including coverage requirements like MC/DC if applicable)
- Discuss strategies to improve both code and test scenario quality
- Creation of the Robustness Test Cases
Benefits of Adding This Case Study
- Reinforces understanding of DO-178 coding and testing requirements
- Develops practical skills in reviewing code with safety-critical mindset
- Helps link requirements to verification activities effectively
- Encourages collaborative learning through group discussion
