Training services
Our dedicated Training Team develops and delivers a range of training courses, including:
- Public short courses (5-days duration);
- On-site and custom courses (contents, dates, duration and venue of your choosing);
- A full MSc programme in Reliable Embedded Systems (delivered in partnership with the University of Leicester).
Public short courses
We offer the following 5-day public short courses:
- Module A1: Programming techniques for reliable embedded systems
- Module A2: Software and system architectures for reliable embedded systems
- Module A3: Design patterns for reliable embedded systems
- Module B1: Using FPGAs in reliable embedded systems
- Module B2: Using an RTOS in a reliable embedded system
- Module B3: Multi-processor and multi-core designs for reliable embedded systems
These modules are delivered on various dates, in both the UK and in Malaysia.
In all cases (both in the UK and in Malaysia), these short courses can be taken as the first step in a part-time MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems from the University of Leicester.
In addition to the above modules, we will offer our first public course in Ada programming later this year.
To ensure that the training is of the highest quality and that you gain maximum benefit from discussions with the trainers, the total class size is strictly limited.
Course fees
In the UK, course fees are as follows:
- £500 + VAT per place.
- For block bookings of 5 places (from a single organisation) the total fee is £2100.
In Malaysia, course fees are as follows:
- RM 3500 per place.
- For block bookings of 5 places (from a single organisation) the total fee is RM 13500.
Please note that these are introductory rates: organisations / individuals can attend only a single training module at these rates: after taking a module at the introductory rate, the normal short-course fee is £1,500 + VAT (UK), RM 10,500 (Malaysia). Please contact us if you require further information about these restrictions.
In all cases, the fees will be refunded in full if you subsequently register for the MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems.
What’s included in the course fees?
The course fees include:
- All training services
- Printed and bound course notes
- Loan of all hardware platforms required during the course.
In most cases, the course fee also includes appropriate books and software licences. For example, the fee for Module A1 ( Programming techniques for reliable embedded systems) includes:
- A (printed) copy of “Embedded C”
- A (printed) copy of the MISRA C coding guidelines
- A full copy of RapidiTTy® Pro v2.0 (permanent, non-commercial licence).
The following refreshments are also provided (all included in the course fee):
- Coffee / tea / water (available throughout the day)
- Morning and afternoon snacks (including breakfast in Malaysia)
- A full buffet or sandwich lunch
In short - everything is included: all you need to do is turn up, with your laptop computer and learn about embedded systems.
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is not included in the course fee. Recommendations for cost-effective accommodation can be provided.
Venues
In the UK, the training takes place at the University of Leicester.
In Malaysia, the training takes places in the Executive Learning Centre at PSDC.
Further information
You will find brochures for our 5-day public training courses on our downloads page.
Please contact us for further information.
On-site short courses
In addition to public courses, we offer on-site training courses on a worldwide basis. For example, our popular 5-day course on“Design patterns for reliable embedded systems” can be delivered on your site at any time.
Any of our short courses can be delivered on your company premises on dates of your choosing.
Courses can also be fully customised to match your requirements. For example, we can present highlights of a 5-day course in a 2- or 3-day format, or we can combine the contents of multiple courses to match your requirements.
Please contact us for further information.
MSc programme in “Reliable Embedded Systems”
Many of our short courses can be used as the first step in a complete (part time) MSc programme in ‘Reliable Embedded Systems’ (delivered in partnership with the University of Leicester).
The MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems involves studying over a two-year period, on a part-time basis. While anyone is welcome to apply, the programme is primarily intended to be taken by working engineers who are in full-time employment.
To summarise how this programme works: you need to be available for three weeks per year (over two years) to attend intensive (5-day) training courses (that is, you need to attend three courses per year). You also need to find time for private study, and for project work.
Sponsored MSc places
Our programme of sponsored places on the MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems is a highly-successful scheme which offers significant benefits to both:
- Graduates aiming to enhance their skills and find employment opportunities in the field of reliable embedded systems;
- Organisations looking for cost-effective ways of enhancing their development teams in a difficult economic situation.
Related services
We offer a range of consultancy services (with linked training activities, if required) for customers who build systems (or plan to build systems) according to DO-178b / DO-254 / ED-80 and similar guidelines.