NPS Fundamentals I
NPS Mission and History
In NPS Fundamentals I, you learn how the National Park Service began and grew, how you fit in the NPS, and how the NPS fits into the larger picture of the Federal Government. You will also learn about your own park or office and its features, policies, and organization.
NPS Fundamentals I is divided into three modules:
- The History of the National Park Service
Learn about the history of the National Park Service, from the national park idea and the creation of the National Park Service and how the Park Service has changed over time.
- Local Orientation
Starting with the director’s office, see how the park service is organized from the Washington Office to regions to park units. An introduction is included to some of the park service’s special programs, partners and policies
- The NPS and the Federal Government
All park units are affected by what occurs in Washington, DC, from how a park is created to annual budgets. Take a look at how the park service fits within the Department of Interior, the federal government, and how budgets are developed and passed.
****Currently, there may be issues in utilizing the online version of this course. If you have difficulty accessing the course, please download and read the PDF's of each module. When you register for NPS Fundamentals II, please note that this is how you received the information. It will count as having “taken the NPS Fundamentals I course.”****
Class Format
Format:
Online course
Time to complete:
Three hours
Prerequisites:
None
Audience:
Any NPS employee with access to the DOI Learn website
Registration:
Click on the links listed above to access the PDF's
Updated 10/2/2012
How To Contact Us
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Phone: 928.638.7981
Fax: 928.638.2953