Class Descriptions


Vector CANtech offers training classes at our Novi, Michigan office. These classes cover CAN technology, distributed embedded system engineering and the operation and application of Vector tools.

Most VectorAcademy training classes can be held at your location. Please contact Vector CANtech's training department to discuss your requirements.

Which class is right for you?

CAN Protocol: Recommended classes:
An overview of the CAN bus systems used by North American OEMs.
  • CAN Communications
  • J1939 Protocol
  • ISO11783 Protocol

An OEM-specific CAN bus system overview.
  • Ford NOS Strategy
  • DC Networking Strategy
    The following classes are offered by General Motors University and are prerequisites of the Vector GMLAN Embedded Software class:
  • CTIS 29236 – Overview
  • CTIS 29237 – Hardware/Physical layer
  • CTIS 29235 – Fundamentals
  • CTIS 29233 – Application
  • CTIS 29234 – Diagnostics

Vector tools: Recommended classes:
To learn how to use Vector CANalyzer.
  • Introduction to CANalyzer
  • Introduction to CANalyzer.J1939

To learn how to use Vector CANoe.
  • Introduction to CANoe
  • Introduction to CANoe.J1939
  • Introduction to CANoe.ISO11783

To learn how to use Vector CANape and the CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP).
  • Fundamentals of CANape and Measurement and Calibration Protocols

Embedded Software: Recommended classes:
To learn how to implement OEM-specifc vehicle network software in a module.
  • Ford NOS Embedded Software
  • DaimlerChrysler Embedded Software
  • GMLAN Embedded Software

Diagnostics: Recommended classes:
OEM-specific overview of module diagnostics on a CAN bus-equipped vehicle.
  • Ford Diagnostics