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 Join Certified Interpretive Planners Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman for an intense, hands-on, 5-day planning workshop that will help you become recognized as an NAI Certified Interpretive Planner or simply improve your interpretive planning skills.
Working in small groups, participants will complete a planning project at the Mahlon Adams Pavilion, in Freedom Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The workshop will include instruction time to acquaint you with a new model for interpretive planning, developed by using real-world examples from Lisa's 25 years of experience as an interpretive planner. Participants also receive a copy of Lisa's recently published book, "Interpretive Planning: The 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects."
Workshop Experience
You'll learn how to identify target markets and their implications for interpretation; identify significant resources instead of inventorying every plant and animal; develop thematic guidelines that make sense; support your organizational mission through interpretation; select the most appropriate media to communicate your message; and create visitor experiences that translate into measurable success. You'll also apply what you've learned and what you bring from your own experience to an actual planning project on-site.
The workshop is designed for new and experienced planners and will help you complete some of the requirements for the Certified Interpretive Planner category. Participants who want to become certified must be eligible for NAI's certification program (see Certification Handbook). Proof of eligibility must accompany registration.
CIP Certification
Please note that you are not required to take the class for CIP certification, but it is highly recommended and will help you fulfill the requirements as well as learning new skills or honing existing ones. You may also take the class even if you do not wish to become certified, but only want to improve skills.
Participants who are attempting certification can complete the Part 1 exam at the workshop, working in small groups to complete the test. Everyone will make a presentation of their work project on the last day of the workshop. Successful completion of the workshop and the work project/presentation substitutes for one plan and one product on the evidences of performance required for certification.
Participants attempting certification will still need to complete their Part 2 (essay) exam and the other evidences of performance within one year of receiving their certification packet to finalize certification.
Registration
Please click here to download a PDF registration form.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is not completed or guaranteed until payment is received with the necessary paperwork. There is a late fee of $75 for registering after August 6, 2009. A fee of $75 will be applied if you cancel after August 6, 2009. A $50 processing fee will be applied if you transfer at any time to another workshop. Meals and lodging are not included in the workshop registration fees.
For registration information, contact the NAI office at 888-900-8283. For course content information, contact Lisa Brochu at naiprograms@aol.com.
¹Prices are subject to change without notice.
Lodging
The Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast is located about 1.2 miles from the Mahlon Adams Pavilion. Participants will need to call the Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast directly, Emily Walker, 704-444-2301, and mention that they are with the National Association for Interpretation to get the special group rate of $119+ tax/night. Reservations must be made by August 17, 2009 to receive this rate. All rooms have one bed.
 Cost for the Workshop¹:
With Certification
NAI members - $625.00*
Non-members - $700.00*
Without Certification
NAI members - $500.00**
Non members - $550.00**
*Includes 5 days instruction, workshop materials, refreshment breaks, and certification fee. Meals and lodging are not included.
** Includes 5 days instruction, workshop materials, and refreshment breaks. Meals and lodging are not included.
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Certified Interpretive Planner Workshop 
