Common Learning Portal

Are all parks the same? How is the work divided? How are the sites managed? What do the different divisions do? Known as “Essentials,” these topics provide insight into how the National Park Service manages the entire system of parks and programs to accomplish its mission. Reading through each topic gives an overview at the most basic level with opportunities to link to more in-depth, specific information.

Please note: you must be logged into the CLP in order to access the learning activities listed below.

Who We Are

• Stewardship (Article)
• Operations at a National Level (Article)
• Culture (Learning Activity)
• Law and Policy (Article)

Better Together

• Networking (Learning Activity)
• Volunteers (Article)
• Teamwork (Learning Activity)
• Partnerships (Learning Activity)
• Working with Other Agencies (Article)

What We Do

• Interpretation and Education (Article)
• Visitor and Resource Protection (Article)
• Facilities Management (Article)
• Resource Management (Article)
• Commercial Services (Article)
• Administration, Business Operations, and Information Technology (Article)

For the Best NPS

• Safety and Wellness (Article)