Class overview

We offer classes tailored to suit the needs of both large and small companies in many industries. Classes usually run 2-5 days and provide a general introduction to STAMP and STAMP-based approaches including STPA and CAST as appropriate. Real-world examples are used to demonstrate the concepts in an interactive format. Hands-on exercises are used to facilitate “learning by doing” and to ensure all attendees have a chance to apply the techniques to real systems.

Types of classes

We provide two types of classes:
– General cross-industry classes
– Tailored on-demand classes

General cross-industry classes do not target any specific industry and use an open-enrollment model so individuals from any industry to join.

Individuals can enroll with or without the STPA practitioner certification option.

These classes are provided when enough people sign up to hold a full class. Pre-register to be notified when the next general class is scheduled. So feel free to forward the link to others who may be interested in such a class.

Tailored on-demand classes are provided to one or two organizations at a time and can be hosted virtually or in-person. This allows us to tailor the class content to best meet the needs of the organization, and most of our training is provided through these on-demand classes. On-demand classes can usually be scheduled within a few weeks or a few months, whereas the general cross-industry classes are typically not scheduled until there is sufficient demand. If you are interested in a tailored on-demand class, please email us directly.

Popular Class Topics

– STPA for hazard analysis
– Safety-guided design using STPA
– STPA in early concept development
– Applying STPA to to safety, security, and other system properties
– Using STPA to generate requirements
– Analyzing human-automation interactions in STPA
– Anticipating dysfunctional feature interactions
– Generating critical test cases and testing requirements from STPA
– Integrating STPA into the overall system engineering process
– CAST for accident analysis
– Developing leading indicators before accidents occur

Industries where STAMP-based approaches are used

– Automotive (autonomous self-driving cars, driver assistance systems, etc.)
– Aircraft systems and equipment
– Airline operations
– Manufacturing
– Oil & Gas
– Chemical
– Nuclear power
– Space systems
– Military and Defense
– Healthcare
– Medical devices
– Particle accelerators
– Robotics
– Mining
– Healthcare and patient safety
– Workplace safety
– Production engineering
– Cyber security

How To Get Started

We approach training classes just like any good system engineer. We start by learning about your needs and objectives and determining whether a training class can meet those needs. If so, we start by discussing the types of classes that have worked well in your domain and begin planning the class together to ensure the appropriate topics are covered. Then we estimate the amount of contact time required, the number of attendees expected, the amount of preparation required, the total cost, etc. We can then submit a formal quote to you for review and approval by your organization.