Phase 1 - Analysis (continued)

Phase 1 of the ISD approach is broken down into a three step front end analysis (FEA). The FEA defines training needs and job performance requirements; determines if training is the solution; and identifies what is to be trained. The FEA steps closely parallel the Human Factors activities within the Systems Engineering process. Information from these analyses can be applied to the FEA. Completion of the three FEA steps is required before instructional design or development activities are begun. The steps are:

• Step 1: Needs Assessment - defines training need.
• Step 2: Performance Analysis - determines if training is the solution.
• Step 3: Task Analysis - identifies what is to be trained in detail.
  
  

  Human Factors in Systems Engineering Supports the Front End Analysis (FEA) (The details of these steps are provided in the Usability Module, Six-Step Process)