The National Preservation Institute (NPI) offers continuing education and professional training for those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. NPI serves a broad spectrum from the government and private sectors by providing training in historic preservation and cultural resource management.
NPI training focuses on topics of current concern to those engaged in the management and stewardship of cultural and historic resources, charged with compliance and contracting, and/or are involved in the cultural resource and environmental management process.
Tailor on-site or online training to meet your organization's specific needs. Create single or multiple-day seminars or webinars at a convenient location and time. Develop training based on current NPI offerings or arrange for new preservation-related training services.
“I see NPI seminars as an important way for preservation professionals to have opportunities to gain new information, keep abreast of ever-changing laws affecting the preservation field, and learn from other professionals through networking opportunities.” * “I feel like I’ve learned a lot without having to read a dozen text books.”
Applicability: “NPI’s seminars are not only theoretical, but also necessary for everyday use in preservation.” * “I am leaving greatly enriched and educated. I see more clearly what I need to do and how.” * “The seminar provided beneficial information that I can use to do my job more effectively.” * “Absolutely valuable and applicable to my real-world project needs.” * “With an emphasis on practical applications, the seminar was firmly based in reality and real experience.”
Instructors and participants: “I especially appreciated the fact that the NPI instructor was a working professional. I was also impressed by the caliber of attendees. The seminar drew a wide variety of professionals which facilitated discussion tremendously.” * “The first-hand experiences of the instructors and participants was very helpful.” * “The many relevant examples helped to understand how to apply the things I learned in class.”
Complexity: “The NPI seminar gave me valuable insight into the issues and process.” * “As someone who has attended many seminars, this one was by far the most helpful.” * “It allowed me to think outside of the box and to develop different approaches.” * “The presentation made a complex subject more understandable.”
Descriptions of NPI seminars: exceed expectations * very interesting * useful * practical * valuable * applicable to the real world * terrific * pragmatic * thought provoking * extremely timely * high quality * relevant • stimulated intellectually * well organized * intensive * in depth * easy to understand * informative * exciting * excellent * hit the mark * holistic approach * well balanced * comprehensive in scope
From a seasoned professional: “As someone who works in historic preservation, I rely on your seminar series as a guide to what I should know about. I consider your series incredibly useful.” To a novice in the cultural resource management field: “It was more interesting and fun than I thought it could be. As a student I was able to participate and understand as well as the professionals the priorities in the process.”
