The Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone who delivers interpretive programs. It combines both the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical skills in providing quality interpretive programs to guests.

This 32 hour workshop includes:

• The history, definition, and principles of interpretation
• The importance of making your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized and thematic
• How to use tangible objects to connect audiences to intangible ideas and universal concepts in interpretive programs
• Tailoring your programs for diverse audiences and how to utilize various learning styles
• Interactive group activities, demonstrations and tours
• Completion of certification requirements: an open book literature review, creation of a program outline, and a 10-minute presentation
• All materials, CIG workbook and supplemental text Personal Interpretation

Certification Requirements
Minimum age is 16 years old
Must attend the entire 32 hour workshop
Complete and pass with 80% or better an open book literature review
Complete an interpretive program outline (will be graded)
Create and present a 10-minute presentation (will be evaluated – must receive 80% or better for certification)

Where:
Hale ‘Imi ‘Ike Learning Center at the Honolulu Zoo, Oahu, Hawaii    http://www.honoluluzoo.org/

When:
March 31-April 3, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Lunch provided   

The Instructor: 
Gail Richard, CIT, California Trainer of Trainers

For more than 20 years Gail has lead trainings and workshops designed for educational institutions, public agencies, non-profit organizations and business corporations. She has worked as a naturalist in California and Hawaii and has brought her considerable skill as a trainer to this field.

Cost: 
$380 Registration includes NAI membership registration, certification, materials and instructor fee

Registration:
Download the registration form here.

The instructor supplies all course materials.

The six interpretive texts necessary for completion of the open-book exam  will be provided for student use during workshop hours. If you wish to purchase your own books, NAI offers a discounted package price of $120 plus shipping. Visit www.interpnet.com/store/ or call NAI at 888-900-8283 to order the "Certification Library" and have the books shipped to you now. 

These books are:

• Environmental Interpretation by S. Ham
• Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources by D. Knudsen, T. Cable, & L. Beck
• Interpretation for the 21st Century by L. Beck & T. Cable
• Interpretation for Park Visitors by W. Lewis
• Sharing Nature with Children by J Cornell
• Interpreting Our Heritage by F. Tilden

Questions about the course? 
Contact Gail Richard: training@gailrichard.com 650-269-8014

Questions about registration?
Contact Amanda LaGoy: www.education@honzoosoc.org