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DO-178C Multicore Virtual Training
HISC 2026
Learn more about multicore avionics certification for A(M)C 20-193 and CAST-32A. Led by DO-178C certification experts, the training will focus on practical approaches to satisfying A(M)C 20-193 and CAST-32A objectives for both civil and defense multicore avionics projects.
Training registration
Full price: $700
Early bird: $600 (if booked before 4th September 2026)
This is a live, instructor-led training course delivered over three days, with interactive sessions at the following times:
- 7:00am - 11:00am (PDT)
- 9:00am - 1:00pm (CDT)
- 10:00am - 2:00pm (EDT)
- 3:00pm - 7:00pm (BST)
Please enter your details below and we will send booking information directly to you by email.
Want to learn more about multicore avionics certification?
Through a mix of theory and practical training, you will learn how to:
- Leverage industry-best approaches to AC 20-193 and AMC 20-193 compliance
- Select the right multicore hardware for your project
- Characterize and quantify multicore interference in your platform
- Estimate worst-case-execution-time for multicore platforms
- Demonstrate robust partitioning in your multicore system
This course is suitable for:
- Software certification engineers
- Embedded / Avionics developers
- Safety & Compliance leads
- DERs / Certification authorities
- Estimate worst-case-execution-time for multicore platforms
Training Format
This course runs over three days in three 4-hour sessions, as outlined in the agenda below.
Daily session times:
7am-11am (PDT) | 9am-1pm (CDT) | 10am-2pm (EDT) | 3pm-7pm (BST)
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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
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Session 1
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Overview: The multicore challenge |
Session 5
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Single core activation |
Session 9
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Data Coupling and Control Coupling (DC/CC) |
| AMP vs SMP | |||||
| Integrated Modular Avionics | |||||
| Session 2 | Concepts and terminology | Session 6 | Hardware selection and RTOS selection | Session 10 | Critical Configuration Settings (CCS) |
| Safety Net | |||||
| Session 3 | Identifying and quantifying multicore interference | Session 7 | Multicore Avionics Certification for high-Integrity DO-178C projects ( MACH 178) | Session 11 | Worst-case execution time (WCET) determination |
| Session 4 | Introduction to AC 20-193 and AMC 20-193 | Session 8 | DO-178C Planning for AC 20-193 and AMC 20-193 | Session 12 | Review and conclusions |
Alongside the training, attendees will receive:
- A 70-page DO-178C handbook and training slides
- A digital course completion certificate
Training service cost
The cost of the training service is $700 ($600 if booked before 4th September 2026).
If you would like to include additional colleagues or would like to receive a quotation for the training, please email info@rapitasystems.com.
The Presenters
The training will be delivered by industry experts:
Sam Thompson - Senior Multicore Analysis Engineer
Dr. Sam Thompson has worked in both the development of Rapita’s multicore solution as well as the delivery of customer projects on multicore platforms.
Karl Thyssen - Multicore Analysis Engineer
Karl is a Multicore Analysis Engineer who works in the delivery of customer projects on multicore platforms, specializing in software analysis.
About Rapita
Rapita Systems are experts in the field of DO-178C software verification and validation and over the last 10 years have developed a unique commercial solution to address the additional airworthiness objectives for multicore DO-178C/ED-12C projects, AC 20-193, AMC 20-193 and CAST-32A.
Rapita is trusted by the world’s most prominent aerospace companies to provide tools and services for meeting AC 20-193 and AMC 20-193 objectives, for example Bell Textron, who are using Rapita's MACH 178 solution for the Bell Invictus 360 next-gen rotorcraft.
Testimonials
The feedback from previous trainees has been very positive, with several participants noting that the training had given them some great practical methods that they could apply to their projects immediately.
"The presenters led us through the certification process from start to finish and I was finally able to really see where I fit into the project I'm on."
"[I] love the customized content and interactive discussion."
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