x Emergence of ideas. Individuals generate new ideas in free and informal discussions. The used terminology is confusing and often determined by ideas;
x Distribution in Communities. With increasing maturity, common terminology is formed by members of the community, such as discussion groups;
x Formalization. Artifacts from previous phases are unstructured and isolated. In this phase, documents are with specific purpose and structured;
x Special training. Artifacts from previous phases are not appropriate for training needs. In this phase, materials are
developed according to the pedagogical requirements to ensure a wider distribution;
x Formal Training. Individual learning objects are combined in broad material suitable for novice training.