Course overview
Good requirements are the single biggest driver of certification cost and risk. This 117-slide workshop explains how requirements evolve from high-level aircraft and system intent down to verifiable low-level requirements, and how to manage them across the lifecycle.
You will learn which attributes a well-formed requirement must carry, how to set up requirement standards for your organization, and how to maintain bidirectional traceability that survives audits and SOI reviews.
What you will learn
- How requirements evolve from aircraft level to low-level requirements
- The attributes that make a requirement verifiable and unambiguous
- How to set up requirement standards and authoring guidance
- Bidirectional traceability that holds up under SOI review
- Common requirement defects and how to prevent them
Who should take this course
Systems and software engineers, requirements authors, and verification leads who need durable, audit-ready requirements practices.
Recommended prerequisite: AV-CERT-101 — Introduction to Design Assurance (ARP 4754A & ARP 4761)
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.
Frequently asked questions
What standard does AV-CERT-120 cover?
AV-CERT-120 focuses on DO-178C / ARP 4754A. A hands-on workshop on developing and managing avionics requirements — attributes, standards, and traceability from aircraft level down to low-level requirements.
How long is the AV-CERT-120 course and how is it delivered?
AV-CERT-120 is a self-paced, on-demand online module of about 90 minutes (117 slides). Purchase includes 30-day access with unlimited views and downloads for one user.
What level is AV-CERT-120 and are there prerequisites?
AV-CERT-120 is an moderate-level course. Recommended prerequisites: AV-CERT-101.