Functional Safety Practitioner
The Functional Safety Practitioner (FSP) program is a certificate program that provides confirmation that an attendee shows competency by retaining the knowledge presented in various exida Academy Functional Safety courses.
The FSP program also provides an analysis of where the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses lie, helping participants judge their competency level if interested in obtaining a certification like the CFSP or CFSE.
List of Specialties
| FSP Specialty | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Process | FSE 100 | IEC 61511: Functional Safety Analysis, Design, and Operation |
| Automotive | AUT 211 / DE0204 | Automotive ISO 26262: Road Vehicles Functional Safety |
| Automotive – HW | AUT 212 / DE0201 and DE0202 | ISO 26262 Road Vehicles Functional Safety - Hardware Development and Analyses |
| Automotive - SW | AUT 213 / DE0203 | ISO 26262 Road Vehicles Functional Safety - Product Development at the Software Level |
| Automotive/Semiconductors | AUT 214 / DE0208 | Guideline on Application of ISO 26262 to Semiconductors |
| Machine Safety | FSE 110 | Machine Functional Safety Engineering - IEC 62061 |
| Operations & Maintenance. | FSE 144 | IEC 61511: Operations & Maintenance |
| Process Hazard Analysis using HAZOP | FSE 222 | Process Hazard Analysis using HAZOP |
| HAZOP Facilitation | FSE 222 | Process Hazard Analysis using HAZOP | SIL Verification with exSILentia | FSE 244 | SIL Verification with exSILentia |
| Functional Safety Development | FSE 211 | IEC 61508 - Functional Safety for Design & Development (Electrical, Mechanical, Software) |
| Software Functional Safety Development | FSE 212 | IEC 61508 - An Introduction to Functional Safety for Software Developers |
| Mechanical Functional Safety Development | FSE 213 | IEC 61508 – An Introduction to Functional Safety for Mechanical Elements |
How to Earn a FSP Certificate
The only way to earn a FSP Certificate is by attending an exida Academy training course and passing the subsequent examination or assessment that will be given at the conclusion of the course. Those who pass the exam or assessment will be awarded with a certificate from exida Academy that signifies competence in the associated field.*Please note that a FSP Certificate is different from a Course Completion certificate that includes PDHs/CEUs. All attendees of a training course will receive a Course Completion certificate at the conclusion of the course.
Key Benefits
- Provides proof of competence
- Increases Functional Safety skills
- Increases your value as an employee
- Increases customer confidence in your specific skill set
- Differentiates you from your competitors
- Prepare for personnel certification examinations such as CFSE or CFSP
- Opportunities for advancement, responsibility, & increased compensation
Latest FSPs
exida would like to congratulate the latest FSPs!
| Name | Exam Location | FSP Number | Specialty | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauvin, Damien | Canada | FSPCAN 260404 001 |
SIL Verification with exSILentia |
Apr 10, 2026 |
| McConachie, Alan | United Kingdom | FSPUK 260326 002 |
Process |
Apr 10, 2026 |
| Marshalek, Martin | USA | FSPUSA 260217 002 |
Software Functional Safety Development |
Apr 10, 2026 |
| Brandstaetter, Aljosa | Slovenia | FSPSVN 260127 003 |
Functional Safety Development |
Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mattison, Lucas | Australia | FSPAUS_260331 001 |
Process |
Apr 06, 2026 |
| Tsetsenbandi, Tuvshindalai | Mongolia | FSPMNG 240113 003 |
Operations & Maintenance |
Apr 02, 2026 |
| Thursfield, Sam | USA | FSPUSA 260302 001 |
Automotive |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| Oberzier, Andreas | USA | FSPUSA 260204 012 |
SIL Verification with exSILentia |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| Bunde, Mayur | USA | FSPUSA 260204 009 |
SIL Verification with exSILentia |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| Ehsan, Osama | United Kingdom | FSPUK 260305 007 |
Process |
Mar 30, 2026 |