Introduction to AutoSAR
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Learn in depth about the AUTOSAR framework, its architecture, and the guiding concepts that guided its creation
Learn about creating software components that follow AUTOSAR guidelines
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course covers every aspect of automotive software development, including the principles of AutoSAR, more complex AutoSAR ideas, non-AutoSAR use cases, and in-depth ECU abstraction development. You will examine the foundational software of AutoSAR, comprehend the subtleties of runnable, and develop knowledge of interfaces, connectors, and composition. Additionally, you will learn about real-time environments (RTE), such as sender-receiver, client-server, and communication RTE, and gain practical experience in planning events inside the RTE framework. The course also covers non-AutoSAR applications and goes beyond AutoSAR, concentrating on the Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL), ARXML configuration, and efficient project setup.
By the end of the course, you will have a variety of abilities in automotive software development and be well-equipped to handle challenging automotive software projects, whether inside or outside the AutoSAR framework. This course is helpful for: 1) Engineers who work in creating automotive software, vehicle electronics, and systems engineering and wish to learn more about AUTOSAR and its use should take this course. 2) Software developers who want to embrace AUTOSAR-compliant development practices are responsible for developing software applications and components for automotive systems. 3) Engineers working on embedded systems in automobiles who want to include AUTOSAR principles into their work. 4) Systems Architects: Experts in the design and architecture of automotive systems interested in implementing AUTOSAR-compliant plans. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in programming skills, software engineering, embedded systems, and the fundamentals of automotive technology.
This module provides a thorough introduction to AutoSAR by examining both its importance and the underlying ideas. You will explore the AutoSAR basic program, learn about examples of software components, and become experts on ports and interfaces. The interfaces, connections, and composition in AutoSAR will be well understood by you, and you will be ready to maneuver this crucial framework for automotive software development.
What's included
10 videos6 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
10 videos•Total 44 minutes
- Introduction to AUTOSAR - Course Introduction•1 minute
- Introduction to AutoSAR•6 minutes
- Need for AutoSAR•6 minutes
- Base Software Overview Part 1•6 minutes
- Base Software Overview Part 2•5 minutes
- AutoSAR Interface•3 minutes
- Software Component Example in AUTOSAR•6 minutes
- Ports and Interfaces•6 minutes
- Understanding Various Interfaces•3 minutes
- Connectors and Composition•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 22 minutes
- AUTOSAR - Course Introduction•3 minutes
- Introduction to AUTOSAR - Course Syllabus•5 minutes
- Introduction to AUTOSAR - Course Introduction•2 minutes
- Understanding more on AutoSAR•5 minutes
- AutoSAR - More on Interfaces•5 minutes
- Introduction to AUTOSAR - Conclusion•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 25 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Introduction to AUTOSAR•13 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to AUTOSAR and Its Importance in Automotive Software•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Overview of AUTOSAR Architecture and Methodology•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: AUTOSAR Port and Interfaces•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Understanding AUTOSAR Layers and Software Components•3 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
- Introduction to AUTOSAR•5 minutes
This module offers a thorough introduction to the core AutoSAR ideas. With a focus on Real-Time Environment (RTE), you will obtain a complete grasp of application software development in the context of AutoSAR. Sender-receiver, Client-Server, Communication RTE, and event scheduling inside the RTE framework are among the topics covered. By completing the module, you will be knowledgeable about the AutoSAR technique and capable of successfully designing and implementing automotive software systems.
What's included
10 videos2 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
10 videos•Total 52 minutes
- Runnable elements in AUTOSAR•7 minutes
- Events into AUTOSAR•6 minutes
- Application Software Summary•4 minutes
- Understanding RTE in AUTOSAR•6 minutes
- Sender-Receiver RTE in AUTOSAR•6 minutes
- Client-Server RTE in AUTOSAR•4 minutes
- Communication RTE in AUTOSAR•4 minutes
- Scheduling Events RTE in AUTOSAR•4 minutes
- Understanding AutoSAR Methodology•6 minutes
- AUTOSAR Methodology - Example•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- AUTOSAR Basics and Core Concepts- Introduction•2 minutes
- AUTOSAR Basics and Core Concepts - Conclusion•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 26 minutes
- Graded Assessment: AUTOSAR Basics and Core Concepts•14 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Runnable and Events•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Application Software Component•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Runtime Enviornment (RTE)•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: AUTOSAR Methodology•3 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
- AUTOSAR Basics and Core Concepts•5 minutes
This module provides a practical investigation of automotive software development beyond AutoSAR. The deployment of the Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL) and the ECU Abstraction Layer will become more apparent to you. You'll learn how to successfully configure ARXML parameters and construct project configurations through practical demos. You will be well-prepared by the conclusion of the module to take on challenging automotive software projects outside the AutoSAR framework, expanding your skill set in the industry.
What's included
10 videos2 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
10 videos•Total 55 minutes
- Use-case with Non-Autosar Software•4 minutes
- MCAL Layer Deployment-Overview•6 minutes
- MCAL Layer Deployment-DEMO Part 1•7 minutes
- MCAL Layer Deployment-DEMO Part 2•7 minutes
- MCAL Layer Deployment-DEMO Part 3•3 minutes
- MCAL Layer Deployment-DEMO Part 4•5 minutes
- ECU Abstraction Layer-Overview•4 minutes
- ARXML Configuration-DEMO Part 1•7 minutes
- ARXML Configuration-DEMO Part 2•5 minutes
- Creating a Project Setup•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- AUTOSAR Demo Module - Introduction•2 minutes
- AUTOSAR Demo - Conclusion•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 26 minutes
- Graded Assessment: AUTOSAR Demo•14 minutes
- Practice Quiz: MCAL Layer Deployment-Overview•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: MCAL Layer Deployment-DEMO•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: ECU Abstraction Layer•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating a Project Setup•3 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
- AUTOSAR Demo•5 minutes
This module offers a thorough overview of automotive software development. Through practical examples, you will gain first-hand experience utilizing CFile to construct ECU abstraction and ASW (application software). Additionally, the module offers an in-depth analysis of composition and real-time environment (RTE), presenting exciting demos. After the module, you will be skilled at creating automotive software components and comprehending how they fit into the overall system.
What's included
10 videos2 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
10 videos•Total 53 minutes
- ARXML - Creating Interface Part 1•7 minutes
- ARXML - Creating Interface Part 2•4 minutes
- ARXML ECU Abstraction Development Part 1•6 minutes
- ARXML ECU Abstraction Development Part 2•7 minutes
- CFile - ECU Abstraction Development - Demo - Part 1•7 minutes
- CFile - ECU Abstraction Development - Demo - Part 2•5 minutes
- ASW Development DEMO•7 minutes
- ASW Development Cfile Demo•5 minutes
- Composition and RTE-Demo•5 minutes
- Course Conclusion - Introduction to AutoSAR•1 minute
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- Module Introduction to AUTOSAR Demo - Final Stage•2 minutes
- Conclusion to AUTOSAR Demo - Final Stage.•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 26 minutes
- Graded Assessment: AUTOSAR Demo-Final Stage•14 minutes
- Practice Quiz: ARXML - Creating Interface•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: ECU Abstraction Development•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: CFile - ECU Abstraction Development•3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Composition and RTE•3 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
- AUTOSAR Demo-Final Stage•5 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Covers core concepts clearly, though some sections feel a bit high-level. Still, it's useful for beginners wanting to grasp the basics of AUTOSAR and its role in embedded automotive systems."
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025
Learn the basics of AUTOSAR architecture for automotive software development. A must-have for engineers and developers working in embedded systems and automotive technology.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
The perfect launchpad for anyone looking to enter the automotive industry. It takes a notoriously steep learning curve and flattens it out with practical, logical steps.
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