Embracing Quality in Automotive Software Development

ASQMS (Automotive Software Quality Management System) is a newly established standard dedicated to enhancing software quality management in the automotive industry. Developed by the China Association of Consumer Products Quality and Safety Promotion (CACPQSP), ASQMS is intended to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Software Defined Vehicles. The standard establishes requirements for robust management systems and processes that drive software quality throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. This includes everything from development to deployment, operation, and maintenance.

ASQMS is tailored to address the unique needs of the automotive industry, focusing on both in-vehicle and off-vehicle software systems. It ensures that software quality management practices are robust and adaptable to the evolving technological landscape, thereby enhancing the safety, functionality, and user experience of automotive software systems.

ASQMS applies broadly to software across the automotive sector, covering OEMs and suppliers—including those providing components, equipment, and software tools. Its scope extends to both “in-vehicle” and “off-vehicle” software, encompassing client-side, roadside, field-side, and toolchain software used in development and operations.

PEDCO’s Involvement

ASQMS Deutschland GmbH launched the first global ASQMS 1st/2nd Party Auditor Training in April, 2025. PEDCO’s Peter Pedross and Sheila Schultz were honored to attend the training and passed the final exam. PEDCO is proud to be the first external global partner outside of China to be trained on this important new standard. PEDCO has also the global license to use ASQMS within its own AI-Tool PEDCO AuditPro.

This 1-day training aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Automotive Software Quality Management System (ASQMS) standard and its application, with attention to lean-agile environments. The session will focus on the integration of ASQMS with modern software development practices and cover the utilization of AI to enhance quality management processes.

Audience

This training is designed for professionals involved in the automotive software development and quality management sectors.
Ideal participants include:

• Quality Managers, Process Managers, Process Owners
• Software Developers and Engineers in the automotive sector
• Quality Assurance Managers and Auditors
• Project Managers and Team Leads
• Stakeholders involved in automotive software development

Training Outcomes

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Automotive Software Quality Management System (ASQMS). Key outcomes include:

• Mastery of ASQMS principles and their application in the automotive industry.
• Enhanced ability to integrate quality management systems with agile methodologies.
• Insights into leveraging AI and other technologies to improve quality management processes.

Why Attend?

Attending this training will enable participants to:

• Deepen their understanding of quality management systems within the automotive software context.
• Apply ASQMS principles effectively in their daily work to enhance product quality and compliance.
• Stay competitive in the rapidly evolving automotive industry by adopting the latest standards and technologies

Prerequisites:

• Interest in learning about ASQMS
• Experience/awarness with quality in general and process audits (e.g., ASPICE, CMMI).
• Experience/familiarity with standards like ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 27001, or similar.
• Important note: Every attendee is expected to bring their own licensed copy of the ASQMS standard – Automotive Software Quality Management System Requirements. We will work with it extensively during the course, and you’ll rely on it afterwards in day-to-day practice. If you do not yet hold a licence, please purchase your personal edition here: asqms.org/asqms/index

Content

This training is designed to equip professionals in the automotive software development industry with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement and benefit from ASQMS, ensuring high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

• Introduction to ASQMS
  • Welcome and participant introductions
  • Overview of the ASQMS standard and its importance in the mobility ecosystem
• Key Principles of ASQMS
  • Understanding the core principles and objectives of ASQMS
  • Discussion on the integration of ASQMS with business strategies
• ASQMS Management Processes
  • Detailed exploration of management processes under ASQMS
  • Role of leadership and engagement in quality management

• ASQMS Operational Processes
  • Examination of operational processes and their applications
  • Case studies and practical examples of operational successes and challenges
• ASQMS Support Processes
  • Insight into support processes essential for ASQMS implementation
  • Tools and techniques for effective support process management
• AI and Lean-Agile Applications in ASQMS
  • Discussion on the application of AI technologies to enhance ASQMS practices
  • Integrating Lean-Agile methodologies with ASQMS for improved agility and responsiveness
• Wrap-Up and Q&A
  • Open forum for questions
  • Summary of key takeaways and closing remarks

TRAINING DURATION
1 Day

ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATION
None

PARTICIPANTS
There is a maximum of 20 people per onsite class

LANGUAGE
German or English, Training Material in English

PRICE (Global Delivery, In-House, excl. expenses)
EUR 850 per participant, no VAT needed
EUR 11’900 excl. VAT / In-House Course*
*max. 20 Participants, infrastructure must be provided by the company.

Get in touch to discuss all potential options at courses@pedco.eu

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