Overview
Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE) is a widely adopted framework for assessing and improving the capability of product-development processes across the automotive industry. This introductory training provides a focused, half-day overview of ASPICE 4.0, including its structure, terminology, and key concepts.
Led by SRES experts with real-world experience in development programs and process assessments, the course emphasizes a practical understanding of how ASPICE is interpreted and applied. Participants receive an introduction to the Process Reference Model (PRM), Process Assessment Model (PAM), process dimensions, capability levels, rating scheme, and the relationship between ASPICE and other automotive standards and frameworks, including ISO 26262.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for professionals who need a foundational understanding of ASPICE 4.0 and its role in automotive development. It is particularly relevant for:
- Systems, software, and other engineers working within automotive development processes
- Process owners responsible for defining, implementing, or improving development processes
- Engineering managers and technical leads overseeing automotive development programs
- Project managers and other stakeholders supporting ASPICE-related activities
- Quality and process-improvement professionals seeking an introduction to ASPICE assessments
- Functional safety professionals seeking to understand the relationship between ASPICE and ISO 26262
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the motivation, purpose, and structure of ASPICE 4.0
- Distinguish between the Process Reference Model (PRM) and Process Assessment Model (PAM)
- Interpret capability levels and the ASPICE rating scheme
- Recognize how ASPICE process groups map to automotive development activities
- Explain the roles of bidirectional traceability and verification within ASPICE
- Describe the relationship between ASPICE and automotive functional safety under ISO 26262
Agenda
Below you will find an outline of the training course schedule.
- ASPICE Motivation and Background
- Terminology
- Process Reference Model vs. Process Assessment Model
- Capability vs. Process Dimensions
- Plug-In Concept
- Process Groups Overview
- Primary Lifecycle Processes
- Supporting Processes
- Organizational Processes
- Capability Levels and Rating
- Bidirectional Traceability
- Verification Concepts
- Relationship Between ASPICE and Functional Safety

