National Conservation Training Center
Schedule of Distance Learning Broadcasts/Courses

Department of the Interior (DOI) employees must register in DOI Learn to receive credit on transcripts.
Registration in DOI Learn is not required in order to view a broadcast.

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  • Be sure to use the specific Search Term indicated below for each broadcast.
  • Click 'Preview Schedule' to take you to your 'My Courses' area.
  • Find the desired broadcast and click 'Apply'.
Viewing locations: FWS and NPS satellite downlink sites are listed at: http://distancelearning.fws.gov/location.htm
 
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  2:00 p.m.
End Time:  3:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register: N/A
Broadcast/Class Title:

The Supervisory Update: Episode 1: Developing Your Employees

Description:  The Supervisory Update is designed to provide supervisors with a regular update on human resource policies, tips and techniques on a variety of different topics relevant to supervision and access to a variety of experts who will provide short training segments on topics of interest. Each episode will have a different theme and this premiere episode is titled "Developing Your Employees." The episode features information on individual development plans, setting up performance plans, holding the performance discussion, and other tips that should help make the beginning of the performance year easy for both new supervisors, and those who could use a little refresher.
Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast) No Interaction
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term: DOI Learn registration is NOT required.
 
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  1:00 p.m.
End Time:  3:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  November 11, 2009
Broadcast/Class Title:  Retirement Training for New Employees
Description:  This training is designed to enable employees who are just beginning their careers to plan prudently for their retirement. An expert in Federal benefits and a financial planner are the presenters. Discussion includes the importance of planning for retirement from the beginning of a career, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) options, and pitfalls to avoid when investing for retirement. This course is most appropriate for employees enrolled in FERS.

DOI Learn registration instructions appear at the top of this page.
Use DOI Learn Search Term:
NPS-UNC6300
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  Participant Guides: http://www.nps.gov/training/tel/participant_guides.htm
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  Yes - Push to talk Microphone
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term: NPS-UNC6300
 
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  1:30 p.m.
End Time:  3:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  N/A
Broadcast/Class Title: A Conversation with FWS Sam Hamilton
Description: Please email your questions for Director Hamilton to broadcast@fws.gov
Broadcast Type: May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  None
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast) Instructions to view as a Webcast
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  N/A
 
Date: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 2 (12-hour class)
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  12:00 p.m.
End Time:  4:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register: N/A
Broadcast/Class Title:  CSRS Pre-Retirement Planning
NPS-UNC6400

DOI Learn registration instructions appear at the top of this page.
Use DOI Learn Search Term: NPS-UNC6400
Description:  Designed for Civil Service employees and CSRS Offset employees within 5 years of retirement eligibility to help employees better understand their federal benefits to make informed decisions regarding retirement and insurance. This is a 12-hour class over 3 days (4 hours each day).
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  Participant Guides: http://www.nps.gov/training/tel/participant_guides.htm
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term: NPS-UNC6400
 
Date:  Thursday, December 3, 2009
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  2:00 p.m.
End Time:  4:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register:  December 2, 2009
Broadcast/Class Title:  Evaluating, Interpretation & Education: Getting Started
(FWS-2009-1203-OUT8D00)
Description:  This two-hour broadcast with US Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service will detail five key components of starting an evaluation of an interpretive or educational program or product including: identifying program and evaluation needs; writing and refining evaluation questions; identifying indicators; using existing resources to find the data you need;and discussing the many tools available to collect the data. Following this program, a conference call will be held to discuss any questions or comments with participants. The toll-free number and the times for this conference call will be provided during the program

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Use DOI Learn Search Term:
OUT8D00 or Education and Outreach

Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  To be posted.
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast)  
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  OUT8D00 OR Education and Outreach
 
Date:  Wed. and Thurs., December 9 and 10, 2009 (6-hour class)
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Start Time:  1:00 p.m.
End Time:  4:00 p.m.
Last Day to Register: December 8, 2009
Broadcast/Class Title: You Should Hear What They're Missing: Hearing Loss Prevention
(NIPTC-DOIU-2009-1209-10-NIPTC)
Description: Produced by the National Indian Programs Training Center

DOI Learn registration instructions appear at the top of this page.
Use DOI Learn Search Term:
Hearing Loss Prevention
Broadcast Type:  May be viewed at FWS or NPS distance learning classroom locations
Participant Guide:  
Interaction: (Available only during broadcast) No Interaction
Phone: 1-888-212-0803
E-mail: broadcast@fws.gov
Fax: 1-877-844-6282
Special Instructions:  
DOI Registration: https://doilearn.doi.gov
DOI Learn Search Term:  Hearing Loss Prevention
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Last updated: November 5, 2009 12:00 PM


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