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Learn How to Perform Human Factors Analysis at NASA

May 15, 2026
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NASAHFACS Training

NASA HFACS Training 2026Strengthen your Human Factors expertise this summer! The Human Factors Task Force (HFTF) is hosting a NASA Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (NASAHFACS) Training and Certification course July 14-16, 2026, at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This is a three-day, in-person-only course and will not include an online option.

This course is open to both civil servants and contractors and seats are limited. The course is geared towards participants supporting mishap investigations, leading safety initiatives and for those with a desire to understand how human performance shapes mission success. The course provides tools participants can use to make an impact at NASA centers and across the agency.

Participants will learn the skills necessary to perform Human Factors analyses, learn how to code Human Factors during mishap investigations, contribute to the agency database and apply NASAHFACS proactively within programs. The course provides hands-on, practical training that can be used immediately.

“Our goals are to build awareness of Human Factors, identify and prevent occurrences of human error, and identify and encourage resilience-building human contributions throughout the agency,” said Tracy Dillinger, Human Factors technical manager.

Prior to registering for the three-day certification course, participants must complete the mandatory prerequisite SATERN course, “NASAHFACS Overview” (SMA-HQ-WBT-227). This one-hour course provides an overview of NASAHFACS and its methodology.

The Human Factors Program supports all NASA missions and strategic efforts across the agency. Each year, the HFTF develops an annual report and provides Human Factors support to Mishap Investigation Boards. The team applies NASAHFACS to Type A, B, and C mishaps, as well as high-visibility close calls.

Register for the three-day certification course in SATERN under “NASAHFACS Training and Certification” (SMA-SAFE-OSMA-4009) by June 1.

For more information, visit the Human Factors web page.

If you have questions, contact Isabel Torres, Andre Karpowich or Tracy Dillinger.