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NIT Academy

NIT Institute specializes in automotive engineering and functional safety, collaborating with the Autoware Foundation to enhance open-source autonomous driving technologies through expert consulting and education to aim to help drive the know-how buildup for safe, reliable, and secure autonomous systems.

Value Proposition

NIT Institute delivers significant value in the autonomous vehicle technology domain through a blend of extensive expertise in functional safety, security, and automotive software development. Our offerings are tailored to enhance the capabilities and safety of autonomous systems. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in implementing industry standards and creating custom training and consultancy with our experienced team of industry professionals with PhDs in their fields, certified by TUV, VDA QMC.

Training and Upskilling programs

We provide comprehensive training in the field of system, software, hardware and computer engineering, that equip automotive teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively develop and manage autonomous vehicle technologies. Our programs focus on practical applications, ensuring teams are prepared to meet industry challenges and regulatory requirements. 

      Culture transformation

      NIT Institute provides the upskill of staff with respect to desired transformation of the company to the middleware-oriented, process-driven, safety and security-first organization which provides products and services in the automotive industry. Analysing the trends in the industry and the goals, we devise a common culture transformation and key areas upskill, which is suitable for all engineering and management positions in the company, including senior and mid-level management, project management and team leadership positions, quality management positions and all engineering positions across the board.

      Customizable Consulting services

      Our consultancy services are tailored to meet the specific needs of organizations within the Autoware Foundation ecosystem. We provide experts for implementing and consulting on functional safety and security standards, such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448 SOTIF, ISO 21434, ASPICE ISO 15504 in the automotive industry.

      Through our commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, NIT Institute is dedicated to advancing the future of autonomous vehicle technology, making it safer, more secure, and more efficient for all stakeholders involved.

      Technology Description

      Training didactics consist of: 

      • Flipped classroom – highly interactive sessions, combining live hands-on, interactive teaching sessions (30/20/10 classes) with self-paced, mandatory asynchronous work (30/20/10 classes on the platform).
      • Problem solving => Project assignments with automotive examples and use cases.  
      • Individual contemplation.
      • Explicit and written exercise follow-ups.
      • Self-tracking and self-assessment via Canvas.
      • Recorded lectures and digest materials always there, which have studio-quality recorded YouTube-style video database on many course topics as preparation for hands-on work.
      • Problem-solving, outcome-oriented exam type.
      • Highly interactive – all participants participate.
      • Individually tailored – project pace is up to participants.
      • Work/Life/Learn balance is maintained.
      • Easy to recap / Materials online with videos, reading materials and lecture notes on the Canvas platform. 
      • Easy to discuss and consult always via Canvas.
      • Hybrid learning with our virtual labs. Remote access to pre-installed computers with SW and HW tools to use during the course. E.g. AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive with VECTOR tools
      • Participants decide private vs public interaction.
      • Time allowed for comprehension and grading.