Course Schedule - 178C

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Course Schedule

Day 1

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

DO-178C Overview (including Supplements' Overview)

System Aspects Relating to Software Development

Software Life Cycle

Software Planning Process

Software Planning Process continued

Software Development Processes (with Exercise)

Day 2

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Software Verification Process

Software Configuration Management Process

Day 3

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Software Quality Assurance Process

Certification Liaison Process and Certification Overview Process

Software Life Cycle Data

Additional Considerations