Conception
The course offers a description of the Automotive SPICE^® model from the point of a manager. Especially the differences between the ISO/IEC 15504 and its containing process reference model and the domain specific amendments of Automotive SPICE^® will be described.

In addition to that the differences between Automotive SPICE^® and other models for the design and improvement of processes like CMMI^®, ISO 9001 and ITIL will be presented.

The participants will be shown possibilities for the use of the model in their company and in the collaboration of sponsor and supplier. Based on the course content the potentials of use for the own environment can be rated.

Content

• The Automotive SPICE^® process reference model and the main differences to the ISO/IEC 15504
• The Automotive SPICE^® process assessment model (PAM) and the main differences to the ISO/IEC 15504
• Automotive SPICE^® in comparison to other models
  • ISO 9001:2000
  • ISO 15504
  • CMMI®
  • ITIL
• The so called “HIS Scope” (the Automotive SPICE^® requirements which German OEMs check at their suppliers at least)
• Proceeding and preparation of an assessment by the customer
• The benefit of Automotive SPICE^® for control units and SW-suppliers

The course consists of lectures, exercises and discussions and offers plenty of chances for questions, discussions and exchange of experiences.

Qualification certificate
At the end of the course all participants will receive a VDA certificate of attendance.

Trainer
Trainers for this course are only experienced assessors with extensive practical experience in the performance of assessments according to Automotive SPICE^®.

Language
The training material is in English. The course is offered in:

• German
• English