There is currently no formal training program for this competency, but there are outstanding opportunities to attain computer skills by signing up for a Computer-Based Training license.
The National Park Service (NPS) offers computer-based training (CBT), an "any-time, any-where" distance learning approach to employee development and education. CBT delivery takes advantage of internet technology. NETg, the CBT provider selected by the NPS, is the largest computer based training vendor in the market.
As part of the license, an employee can
take advantage of any one NETg course offering or all 550 training course
"titles." The category of subjects includes Information Technology
(IT), Desktop Computing, Process Management, Project Management, Business
and Personal Skills. As an example, the Desktop Computer offerings
include courses like the Microsoft Office 97 products (MS Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, and MS Access), other word processing, spreadsheets, and graphic
software. (In addition to the technical courses, there are business
writing & communication courses, negotiation training, leadership,
meeting presentation, EEO, team building training, and much more.)
As the NPS moves to Lotus Notes, training will be available through
this computer-based training program. NETg's web site offers an up-to-date
listing and descriptions of all available courses (http://www.netg.com/catalog1.htm).
Many of the courses offer GED and college accreditation.
How To Apply For A CBT License
These computer-based training licenses are distributed through the Regional Employee Development Officers (EDO). NPS employees will download the training modules to their personal computer (PC). For an employee to access the CBT server, they must have an account ID and password. User support is provided by 800 telephone and e-mail services.
If you have questions regarding NPS computer-based
training, contact your EDO, Career Field Training Manager, or an NPS Training
Center.
Each of the 16 Career Fields are represented in the National Park Service's Training & Development Community by a Servicewide Training Manager. The responsibility of each Training Manager is to communicate with and represent employees and conduct needs assessments for their Career Field employees; and to develop and implement all Servicewide training and development programs for a Career Field. There are also a Training Manager for the Universal Competencies and for the Intake Trainee Program.
Click here
for a list of Training Managers who can issue CBT (computer-based training)
licenses.
Each Region has an Employee Development Officer who works with the Servicewide Training Managers to develop and deliver training to meet Regional needs.