AV-CERT-101: Introduction to Design Assurance (ARP 4754A & ARP 4761)

Course overview

AV-CERT-101 is the foundation of the ConsuNova avionics certification curriculum. It explains, in plain terms, what design assurance means for civil aircraft and systems and why Development Assurance Levels (DAL) sit at the heart of every certification program.

Starting from the safety objectives defined in ARP 4761, the course shows how assurance levels are assigned and how those levels ripple through the development activities, verification rigor, and supporting evidence required by ARP 4754A. It is the recommended starting point before any DO-178C or DO-254 course.

What you will learn

• How design assurance and safety objectives relate across the aircraft, system, and item levels
• What each Development Assurance Level (DAL A–E) means and how it is assigned
• How DAL drives the depth of development and verification activities
• Where ARP 4754A and ARP 4761 fit alongside DO-178C and DO-254
• How to read and plan the certification artifacts expected by the authorities

Who should take this course

Engineers, managers, and quality staff new to airborne systems certification who need a solid foundation before deeper DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP 4754 training.

How on-demand training works

Every ConsuNova module is delivered online and self-paced, so you can learn on your own schedule. Each purchase includes 30-day access with unlimited views and downloads for one user, and a certificate of completion is issued automatically when you finish the module.

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