The following resources were compiled for use by participants in the Traditional Trades Advancement Program. They are professional developmental opportunities, supplemental in nature, and can be used to support staff under approved telework plans for events including periods of inclement weather, light-duty activities, government shutdown, or quarantine. Most of these offerings were selected because they can be accessed outside of the Department of the Interior’s secure platform.
Important Notes
- Please ensure you have supervisor approval prior to taking any courses; especially if there is a financial cost to complete them.
- Keep a record of your learning. Record and report all training hours honestly.
- Many courses can also be audited at no cost.
- Supervisors may consider asking you to learn about a subject and share it with other employees.
- If you need any help accessing or using any of these courses, contact your supervisor or Claire Finn at claire_finn@nps.gov
Table of Contents
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- Historic Preservation
- Safety
- Facilities Management
- Natural Resources
- Interpretation
- Interviews, Resumes, and Employment
- Operational Leadership
- Personal Development
Historic Preservation
Trainings
- The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
- Preservation Briefs
- Technical Preservation Services
- Sustainability Guidelines
- Illustrated Rehabilitation Guidelines
- A Guide to the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program
- From the Roof Down and Skin Deep
- Managing Moisture in Your Historic Home
- Rehab Yes and Nos
- Roofing for Historic Buildings: From Asbestos to Zinc
- Walk Through Historic Buildings
- Working on the Past in Local Historic
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation E-Learning Courses
- Historic Preservation Fundamentals
- Section 106 in 1:06
- Trades Alive!
- What’s a McMansion? TED Talk
Libraries and Resources
The following is a consolidated list of the libraries and resources mentioned in the “Preparing for and Documenting Completed Historic Preservation Work” learning activity. Refer to the list when preparing to do work at a historic property.
- Heritage Documentation Programs Plans, drawings, photographs, field notes, etc.
- Integrated Resource Management Applications Repository of reports related to NPS cultural and natural resources.
- Electronic Technical Information Center (eTic) NPS planning and construction documents, photos and plans of work accomplished.
- Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) Planning and environmental documents for project review and to help guide park management and decisions.
- Sanborn Map Collection Can provide some broad, general information about building materials, building shape, etc.
- National Register Database and Research Documentation about history, significance, and integrity of historic properties.
- Cultural Landscapes Guide to cultural landscapes and the National Park Service Cultural Landscapes Inventory.
Safety
Fall Protection
- Safety: 1452 USGS Fall Protection This course is on DOI Talent. TTAP participants will need to have someone log them in to access it.
- Fall Protection: CAL/OSHA This course is on DOI Talent. TTAP participants will need to have someone log them in to access it.
- Fall Protection in Construction Course 805 is free, however you must register/pay to take the final exam and get a certificate.
- Oregon OSHA – Fundamentals of Fall Protection – 2-hour video and no certificate
- Montana Weatherization Training on Fall Protection/Hazards – 10-minute video and no certificate
Chainsaw Safety
These courses are for background and knowledge only, not certification
- NPS Chainsaw Policy and Use You will need an account for the CLP to access this page.
- RM50B Chainsaw Safety Policy
- Tree Worker Safety
Ladder Safety
- Compliance (very) Short: Ladder Safety This course is on DOI Talent. TTAP participants will need to have someone log them in to access it.
- Stairway and Ladder Safety Course 603 This course is free, however you must register/pay to take the final exam and get the certificate.
- The Most Dangerous Tool: Ladder Safety Training, OSHA Rules, Fall Protection, Workplace Safety 10-minute video and no certificate.
Scaffold Safety
- Scaffolding Components 10-minute video and no certificate.
- Basic overview of scaffolding 10-minute video and no certificate.
- Course 804 – Safe Scaffold Erection and Inspection This course is free, however you must register/pay to take the final exam and get the certificate.
- Course 604 – Scaffold Safety This course is free, however you must register/pay to take the final exam and get the certificate.
- State Compensation Insurance Fund videos:
Facilities Management
- Workforce Management Guide
- Free Electrician Webinars
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training
- Scope of Work
- Asset Management
- Introduction to Masonry
- Trail Maintenance Webinars
- Trails
- Arborist Webinars
- Woodcraft Learning Center
- Introduction to the Facility Management Software System (FMSS)
- Facility Maintenance Webcasts
Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Online Learning
- Orientation to National Park Service Natural Resource Management
- Introduction to the Career Academy for Natural Resources
- Geospatial Tutorials
- An Introduction to Science Communication
- Wilderness Basics and Advanced Courses
- ArcGIS Training
- Leave No Trace
Interpretation
- Model for Leveraging Interpretive Skills
- Crafting Good Story Arcs
- Exploring Dialogic Questions
- Making Safe Space for Visitor Expression
- Choosing Essential Theme Questions
- Interpretive Learning Activities
- ACE Training Self-Paced Guide
- Foundations in Interpretation
- CreativeComms
- Interpreting Our Heritage by Freeman Tilden
Interviews, Resumes, and Employment
Interviews
- The Interview – La Trobe University, Australia
- How to Succeed at: Interviews – Sheffield University
Resumes
- Resume Help
- Resume Building
- How to Write a Great Resume
- Applying for federal jobs: USAJobs FAQ’s
- USAJobs YouTube
Employment
- Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance – Monash University
- Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management – University of Virginia
- Improving Communication Skills – University of Pennsylvania/Wharton
- Influencing People – University of Michigan
- Initiating and Planning Projects -UC Irvine
Operational Leadership
Operational Leadership helps people understand their goals, get direction and support as they need it, and work in a trusted partnership. It produces clear and collaborative conversations. And from there, momentum builds.
FEMA Incident Command Courses
- IS-100
This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS). It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Approximately 2 hours. - IS-200.C
This course provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS. Approximately 4 hours. - IS-700.B
A basic overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). - IS-907
Active Shooter: What You Can Do All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation. Approximately 1 hour.
Crisis Courses
- How to Lead Through a Crisis
- How to Lead in Times of Crisis
- Communicating Through the Coronavirus Crisis
- How to Reassure Your Team When the News Is Scary
Leadership
- Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change – Case Western Reserve
- Foundations of Everyday Leadership – University of Illinois
- Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
Personal Development
- A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment
- De-Mystifying Mindfulness
- Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing
- Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
- Mindful Meditations – UCLA
- Nutrition and Wellbeing – University of Aberdeen
- Positive Psychology – Harvard University
- Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
- The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs
- The Science of Well-Being