The NSC:

• Enhances SMA expertise across the agency workforce through relevant learning, tools and resources.
• Informs and empowers the SMA community through strategic communications and knowledge sharing.
• Provides superior technical and logistical support for safety awareness, learning events and safety-related programs.

SMA Technical Excellence Program (STEP)

STEP, NASA’s university for SMA, is a career-oriented learning program that goes beyond a technical education. Through STEP, SMA professionals strengthen their expertise in their disciplines while earning Continuing Education Units. The program is designed for all SMA civil servants and contractors. New employees gain basic knowledge through STEP Level 1 and then develop specialized expertise through STEP Levels 2, 3 and 4 certifications. Meanwhile, senior personnel broaden their knowledge by seeking certification or taking individual classes.

Available on SATERN, STEP allows learners to work at their own pace. Courses can be taken 24/7, in the office, at home or while traveling. Learners who have professional or technical certifications can get credit for some STEP courses based on prior training.

Webinars and Lectures

The NSC creates opportunities for employees to learn directly from some of the nation’s leading SMA authorities with webinars and lectures that feature speakers from NASA, other government agencies and private industry who share their expertise and provide discipline knowledge.

NSC Website

The mobile-friendly NSC website houses a wealth of data and resources for SMA practitioners and other NASA employees. Some of the NSC website resources include materials for safety campaigns, like videos, posters and handouts, best practices, case studies, Mishap Warning-Action Responses, Mishap Investigations reports and much more.
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