This course will discuss the qualities of wilderness character and the dilemmas in keeping wilderness natural yet untrammeled.After completing this course, you should be able to:Describe and differentiate the natural and untrammeled qualities of wilderness characterExplain the dilemma that might exist in trying to preserve these two qualities while managing resources in wildernessRecognize the influences on making management decisionsApply a 4-step process for making natural resource restoration decisions that optimized both the natural and untrammeled qualities of wilderness character

This course discusses the process for evaluating proposals for conducting scientific activity in wilderness and while preserving wilderness character.

This course covers visitor use management in wilderness, explains why it is necessary, reviews the relevant authorities and examines management challenges.

This course covers factors that contribute to recreation impacts, and examines management strategies and tactics for solving visitor use impact problems.

This course contains four modules that introduce the process for monitoring campsites, trail impacts and visitor use in wilderness.

This course defines the vegetation component of wilderness resource, their value to wilderness and mandated management policies.

This primer provides an overview of the planning and design basics needed to develop interpretive media products.

This self-paced course explores the reasons we write and teaches the essential elements of effective interpretive writing.

Welcome to the Interpreting Climate Change (ICC) Self-Study Modules. These modules are designed for self-study -- in your own time and at your own pace.

This online component addresses prerequisite WF skills and knowledge to help you get ready for the field‐based course and eventual competency evaluation.

This course provides an overview of legislation, regulation, authorization, directive and policy that form the basis for the Volunteer-In-Parks program.

This online, self paced course outlines the key Section 508 requirements that federal agencies must follow to be considered compliant.

This online module explores methods of planning and executing an effective career development path.

In this class participants will inventory of their values, interests, skills, and needs and learn how to develop and implement an action plan to further their career. 

This course discusses the options available when you're trying to get your career on the right track, from in-house job changes & lateral moves to promotion planning.

Discover how to manage the performance appraisal process on a year-round basis and learn tips for using performance appraisals to your advantage.

Many employees experience career stagnation. This course examines strategies to overcome it.

In this class, participants will learn how to build and manage upward relationships, both with their boss and those higher. 

This class explores the ways you can be proactive in advancing your career and successful in achieving your career goals.

This class exercise explores the many critical factors to take into account when planning how to focus self-development efforts.

In this course, participants will learn many techniques that can help consistently deliver the best customer service over the phone.

This course defines internal customers, expectations placed on serving internal customers and how to treat your coworkers as you would external customers.

Participants will learn how to be more productive in their professional and personal lives by learning to manage time, stress and resources effectively.

This course covers how to create a clear and persuasive message in PowerPoint 2016 and how to use sound, images, color and styles to optimize visual impact.

The National Park Service (NPS) Scorecard is a compilation of key performance and efficiency measures that assist in the justification of funding requests.