CIG Train-the-Trainers Course
September 12-16, 2022
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
4201 Giant Springs Road
Great Falls, MT 59405
Instructor: Jane Beattie
The CIG Train-the-Trainers (formerly CIT) workshop is designed to improve your skills as a trainer using NAI's Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) curriculum. Once you take the class and pass the credential requirements for CIT, you can use NAI's curriculum and certify staff and volunteers at your own site or serve as a contractor to sites without a trainer on staff. This workshop is required for those who want to teach the CIG curriculum.
Participants to this course must have previously taken the CIG course and become certified or have the CHI certification. If you do not have these certifications, but would still like to be considered based on your experience, please contact Emily Jacobs, NAI Certification and Training Program Manager at ejacobs@interpnet.com.
During the first two days of the workshop, we'll provide an annotated instructor's version of the CIG course. Then we move on to material that helps you become a better facilitator and evaluator. You will evaluate CIG students through watching videotaped presentations. We also provide a detailed orientation to the paperwork requirements for CIG instructors. On the last day, you'll present a 20-minute training segment that is videotaped.
Because this workshop is designed for those wanting to teach the CIG curricula, participants must be eligible for certification at the professional CIT level. Evidence of
eligibility must be provided in the form of a transcript (not diploma) from a four-year degree program related to interpretation or a
letter from a supervisor indicating at least four years of work experience in the field or a personal
self-employment affidavit.
COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
In order to best protect our instructors, participants and NAI we are now
requiring proof of vaccination as part of the registration process for attendance at this in person workshop. If you are unable to provide documentation, please feel free to attend our next virtual offering of this course.
Please note: if you do not follow the steps below you will be denied access to register for this course.
To attend this workshop, please use the following steps:
1. As you can see below, you currently cannot register for this course. Instead you are prompted to click “next”.
2. Send proof of vaccination (photo/scan of vaccination card, letter from doctor, etc.) to NAI at
training@interpnet.com.
3. Once the documentation has been approved, you will receive notification from NAI that you can now register.
4. Be sure to sign into your account at
www.interpnet.com and then return to course page.
5. Once your paperwork has been approved, you should be able to register and pay through the course website.
Logistics
Due to the nature of the pandemic and how this is one of the first face to face workshops we have offered since 2020, please register but do not purchase any plane tickets or non-refundable travel plans until at least one month before the workshop. For more information contact Emily at
training@interpnet.com.
Lodging
The training will take place at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Great Falls, Montana. Lodging is available in Great Falls, with the closest hotels to the Center including the Extended Stay America
Great Falls, MT - Great Falls - Missouri River Hotel | Extended Stay America, Best Western Plus
Best Western Plus Riverfront Hotel and Suites | Great Falls MT, Staybridge Inn and Suites
Staybridge Suites Great Falls | Extended Stay Hotel in Great Falls, MT (ihg.com), Days Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Great Falls | Pet-friendly Great Falls, MT Hotel (daysinngreatfalls.com), and Springhill Suites
Luxury Hotel Suites in Great Falls, MT | SpringHill Suites Great Falls (marriott.com). There are also over a dozen additional hotels and a number of bed and breakfast establishments. See the Great Falls Tourism and Development website
Visit Great Falls Montana - Home - Visit Great Falls Montana - Adventure Awaits in Montana's Basecamp for Art & Adventure for more details.
Meals
Though this may change due to COVID-19, our typical protocol is to provide mid morning and mid afternoon snacks each day. Evening meals are on your own.
Airport
The closest airport major airport is the Great Falls International Airport which is about twenty minutes from the training site. Please do not plan to leave our course any earlier than 5p on September 16 to catch your flight.
Registration and More Information
The workshop provides the opportunity to complete two of the requirements for the CIT credential. You will have the chance to work with others to complete the open book exam and you will also complete your videotaped presentation. The remaining requirements include an essay exam and two outlines of training sessions you have presented in your career (could be from a regional or national workshop, in-house training for your agency, teacher training, or a university or college class).
For more information on the site, please contact Jeff LaRock at
Jeffrey.Larock@usda.gov.
Special Terms and Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed, postmarked, or faxed. Emailed cancellations should be sent to
certification@interpnet.com. Cancellations cannot be made by phone. Cancellations processed before August 22, 2022 will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after this date will not receive a refund.
No refunds will be given after August 22, 2022.
NOTE:
Do not continue if you have not received confirmation from NAI that your proof of vaccination has been approved.