Capabilities

Independent Expertise in
Human Performance &
Training Systems

Spinnaker Institute delivers objective, research-based solutions across the full spectrum of human performance analysis, training design, and simulation validation. Our independent assessments provide the insight and data organizations need to make confident, mission-aligned decisions.

Independent Assessments

Spinnaker Institute conducts independent, data-driven evaluations of training systems, emerging technologies, and human performance environments. Our assessments help organizations verify effectiveness, identify performance risks, and make informed investment decisions.

By combining Human Systems Integration (HSI), training science, and operational analysis, we uncover the true drivers of performance—whether they stem from system design, human factors, workload demands, or training methodology.

As a fully vendor-neutral organization, our recommendations focus solely on mission needs, ensuring decision-makers receive objective evidence that supports readiness, safety, and measurable outcomes.

Human Performance Front-End
Analysis (HP-FEA)

Our HP-FEA process applies Human Systems Integration (HSI) principles to uncover the true sources of performance challenges. Rather than relying on training alone, we evaluate the entire system—design, workload, personnel, and human factors—to determine where improvements will deliver the greatest impact. This systems-based approach provides a complete, evidence-driven understanding of human performance.

Performance Impact

23% Readiness Improvement

Identified by resolving key design issues before training.

Improved Accuracy

+18% Task Performance

Achieved through HSI-driven human factors analysis.

Reduced Training Load

30% Less Training Time

By optimizing workflows and system design.

Simulation Verification, Validation,
and Accreditation (VV&A)

Spinnaker Institute delivers independent VV&A services to ensure modeling and simulation-based training systems are credible, reliable, and aligned with mission goals.We evaluate scenarios, collect performance data, and validate training outcomes against real operational metrics.Through rigorous analysis and documentation, we confirm that simulations perform as intended and meet requirements for accreditation and field deployment.

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Verify

Ensure models and systems function as intended.

02

Validate

Confirm training outputs match real-world performance.

03

Accredit

Document suitability for training and field use.

Fidelity Assessments

The appropriate level of fidelity — not the highest level — delivers the best training
outcomes. Our fidelity assessments determine the ideal balance between realism, cost, and performance, ensuring that each system provides the right experience for its intended
purpose. By evaluating physical, functional, and psychological fidelity, we help organizations
achieve the maximum training value for every dollar invested.

Training Effectiveness
and ROI

Spinnaker Institute measures what matters. We apply quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate training effectiveness, learning transfer, and return on investment (ROI). Our analytics frameworks reveal which instructional strategies and technologies deliver measurable improvements in readiness and performance — and which can be refined or replaced for better outcomes.

“Data-driven validation ensures every training dollar counts.”

Research & Innovation

Spinnaker Institute conducts applied research in human performance, learning science, and simulation technology integration. We study how people learn and perform in complex systems, generating insights that shape future training and design.

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The appropriate level of fidelity — not the highest level — delivers the best training outcomes. Our fidelity assessments determine the ideal balance between realism, cost, and performance, ensuring that each system provides the right experience for its intended purpose. By evaluating physical, functional, and psychological fidelity, we help organizations achieve the maximum training value for every dollar invested.

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Strengthen Your Training
and Simulation
Programs

Whether your goal is to validate a simulation, assess human performance, or measure training ROI, Spinnaker Institute delivers independent, data-driven insight that drives
measurable results.

Capabilities

Independent Expertise in
Human Performance &
Training Systems

Independent Assessments

Human Performance Front-End
Analysis (HP-FEA)