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0pt 0pt 0pt;height:225.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#who">Who can attend?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#how">How do I register?</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#pays">Who pays?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#long">How long is NPS Fundamentals?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#Super1">Supervisor: Why should I release my employee for training when there is so much work to be done?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#super2">Supervisor: What do I (as a supervisor) need to do to support my employee s successful completion of NPS Fundamentals?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#reasonable">Are reasonable accommodations available for the classroom sessions?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#graduate">How do I graduate from NPS Fundamentals?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="#whatare">What are supervisors and participants saying about NPS Fundamentals?</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><br> <a name=Who id=Who></a><strong>Who can attend?</strong> <br> NPS Fundamentals is appropriate for all permanent and term NPS employees ideally within their first two years of service. Employees apply through <a href="https://gm2.geolearning.com/geonext/doi/login.geo"><span class=SpellE>DOILearn</span></a>. Partners to the NPS are welcome to apply for the classroom portions of NPS Fundamentals through the Superintendent, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Albright</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Training</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<br> <br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=How id=How></a><strong><span style='color:black'>How do I register?</span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> Employees enroll through <a href="https://gm2.geolearning.com/geonext/doi/login.geo"><span class=SpellE>DOILearn</span></a>. Supervisory approval occurs on-line through <u><a href="https://gm2.geolearning.com/geonext/doi/login.geo"><span class=SpellE>DOILearn</span></a></u> as well. <br> <br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=Pays id=Pays></a><strong><span style='color:black'>Who pays?</span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> Tuition, travel and per diem costs for NPS employees are paid for by <span class=SpellE>Servicewide</span> Learning and Development funds. <br> <br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=long id=long></a><strong><span style='color:black'>How long is NPS Fundamentals? </span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> NPS Fundamentals is one training course organized into five sections. These sections are ideally taken in order and completed within a one-year period.<br> <br> NPS Fundamentals I: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 hours - online<br> NPS Fundamentals II: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;64 hours - classroom<br> NPS Fundamentals III: &nbsp;&nbsp;3 hours - online<br> NPS Fundamentals IV: &nbsp;&nbsp;3 hours - online<br> NPS Fundamentals V: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32 hours - classroom<br> <br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=Super1 id=Super1></a><strong><span style='color:black'>Supervisor: Why should I release my employee for training when there is so much work to be done?</span></strong><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'>The NPS Fundamentals program is critical for every National Park Service employee in the organization to attend.</li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'>NPS Fundamentals helps sustain a high-performing work environment by developing employees who are well versed in the basics of the NPS and in the Universal Competencies. </li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'>Supervisors should see a safer workplace, improvements in employee ethics and conduct, and employees more committed to the NPS Mission. Experienced employees can reconnect to the NPS and increase knowledge and skills.</li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'>As one superintendent stated, &quot;Fundamentals training provides immeasurable value in terms of staff development, which translates ultimately to better public service.&quot; </li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=Super2 id=Super2></a><strong><span style='color:black'>Supervisor: What do I (as a supervisor) need to do to support my employee s successful completion of NPS Fundamentals? </span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> Supervisors are the essential link between employees, NPS Fundamentals and enhanced, improved job performance. Supervisors need to do just three things:<br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1) Help employees sign up and <span class=GramE>be</span> approved for NPS Fundamentals through <a href="https://gm2.geolearning.com/geonext/doi/login.geo"><span class=SpellE>DOILearn</span></a>. <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2) Manage work schedules to allow employees time to complete the online modules and attend classroom sessions. <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3) Support employees as they apply what they have learned to their work.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=reasonable id=reasonable></a><strong><span style='color:black'>Are reasonable accommodations available for the classroom sessions? </span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> Reasonable accommodations are gladly made to ensure a quality learning experience for all students and instructors. There is a process in place to request any special needs once selected for NPS Fundamentals II and V courses prior to arrival.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=graduate id=graduate></a><strong><span style='color:black'>How do I graduate from NPS Fundamentals?</span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> Each participant graduates after successfully completing all five NPS Fundamentals courses.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'><br> <a href="FAQ.html#top">Return to FAQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><a name=whatare id=whatare></a><strong><span style='color:black'>What are supervisors and participants saying about NPS Fundamentals? </span></strong><span style='color:black'><br> <strong>Supervisors:</strong> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'> Fundamentals training provides immeasurable value in terms of staff development, which translates ultimately to better public service.&quot;<br> <br>  As [a supervisor], I feel that these online training programs are a great idea. It helps a lot to offer them when it is convenient for the employee and within a timeframe that is workable. <br> <br> <strong>Participants:</strong><br> <br>  I have to say that Fundamentals was one of the best experiences I've had in evaluating teamwork skills, learning how to work with different personalities and styles in the work environment, and looking inward to see how to be a more effective leader. It was also an amazing opportunity to remind myself of how many different types of people make up the NPS. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='color:black'> Again, thanks for your support and for providing me and my colleagues with valuable information and tools we need to get our jobs done. It was an incredible two weeks. [The coordinators] facilitated some friendships that will last a lifetime. <br> <br>  I would like to take the time to thank all the coordinators who helped to make my training a pleasurable and remarkable learning opportunity. Indeed, Fundamentals was one of the most valuable training sessions that I ve taken with the National Park Service. It goes without saying that there was so much dedication and team spirit among the training coordinators. 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