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NAI Certification
Program Testimonials


"The CIT program was, without a doubt, the best training program I have ever attended."

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Certification is a way to document that you possess skills and knowledge that allow you to perform effectively in the interpretive profession.

Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications can apply for certification, regardless of their current or previous employment status. Students, docents, and volunteers are eligible as long as the qualifications are met.

Membership in NAI is not required for certification application, but NAI members pay a discounted application fee. Partial scholarships for CIT and CIP workshops are available for NAI members on a first-come, first-served basis (download application here). Some regions and sections also provide scholarships for participation in any certification workshop (including CIG). Check with your region or section officers to determine if scholarships are available.

Download brochures about the CIG program and CIH program.

Calendar of Training Workshops
NAI certified trainers offer numerous training sessions throughout the year, in all of our categories. Look here for a certification/training workshop near you.
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Certifications At a Glance
An overview of the NAI Certifications Program, these charts help explain the differences in the certification levels.
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Administrative Information: Forms and Downloads
The Administrative Information page offers downloads and sample pages for the certification program, including certification/re-certification forms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about NAI Certifications? Here's the best place to start to find those answers.
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NAI CIG Instructor Area
A password protected area exclusively for current NAI Certified Interpretive Trainers, featuring downloads, articles and other items that trainers can use to enhance their instructional experience. The area is for CITs sanctioned to teach CIG/CIH only.
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Who are CIGs?
Over the past several years, we’ve been collecting demographic data on candidates for NAI's Certified Interpretive Guide program. Find out what we’ve learned here.
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Certified Interpretive Professionals and Organizations
NAI keeps up-to-date lists of professional certified interpreters in all categories.
  Certified Heritage Interpreters Certified Interpretive Managers
  Certified Interpretive Planners Certified Interpretive Trainers


Other Certification Listings and Organizations
NAI keeps up-to-date lists of certified interpretive guides and hosts, as well as organizations involved with the certification program.
  Certified Interpretive Guides Certified Interpretive Hosts
  Organizations Involved with NAI's Certification (CIG) Program (PDF)

Certification Links

Certifications Main Page

Certifications At a Glance

Calendar of Training Workshops

Administrative Information

CIG Instructor Area
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Frequently Asked Questions


Questions About NAI Certification?
Carrie Koch
Contact NAI Certification Clerk Carrie Koch at 888-900-8283 or by e-mail.


Lisa Brochu
Or contact NAI Associate Director Lisa Brochu at 888-900-8283 or by e-mail.



Related Information
Looking for information about NAI's national and international workshops? Click here.
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