Course overview
HW-CERT-101 introduces DO-254 and the planning objectives that govern airborne electronic hardware certification. It shows how the hardware plans fit together.
The course centers on a walkthrough of a PHAC template — the Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification — explaining how it should be organized and what reviewers expect.
What you will learn
- The structure of DO-254 and the hardware lifecycle
- The hardware planning objectives and the role of each plan
- How a PHAC template should be organized and written
- What reviewers look for in hardware planning data
- How planning shapes hardware development and verification
Who should take this course
Hardware engineers, managers, and DERs new to DO-254 who need a clear grounding in the process and the PHAC.
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 HW-CERT-101 cover?
HW-CERT-101 focuses on DO-254. An introductory DO-254 course covering hardware planning objectives and a walkthrough of the Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification (PHAC) template.
How long is the HW-CERT-101 course and how is it delivered?
HW-CERT-101 is a self-paced, on-demand online module of about 60 minutes (53 slides). Purchase includes 30-day access with unlimited views and downloads for one user.
What level is HW-CERT-101 and are there prerequisites?
HW-CERT-101 is an introductory-level course. Recommended prerequisites: AV-CERT-101.