Course Dates: June 6-11, 2024
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
3400 Captain Rawn Way
Missoula, MT 59804
Instructor: Kristjana Eyjolfsson
About this Course
The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about how to develop and lead interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history, definitions, and principles of interpretation. During the course, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us.
Course Options
There are two options for this course.
Option one: take the course without obtaining the CIG certificate.
Option two: take the course and add the certificate as a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG). You will pay an additional fee for the certificate. The CIG comes with a complimentary one year membership. If you are already a member of NAI we will add your complimentary membership onto the end of your current membership.
Registration Rate
$235; the certificate is an additional $165
Course Schedule
- Thursday 6/6 – 9:00-5:00
- Friday 6/7 – 9:00-5:00
- Saturday 6/8 – 10:00-5:00
- Sunday 6/9 – No Class
- Monday 6/10 – 9:00-5:00
- Tuesday 6/11 – Presentation Day – 9:00-12:00
Join Education Director Kristjana Eyjólfsson and guest speakers for a CIG course in beautiful Missoula, Montana. Throughout this course we will utilize the historical grounds of the Fort, and the surrounding area to make practical connections to the CIG curriculum.
Contact Information
For more information about the course, please contact Kristjana Eyjolfsson at keyjolfsson@missoulacounty.us or call (406) 258-3469.
Special Terms and Cancellations
Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment. In the event that this course is canceled, NAI will contact you and you will receive a full refund.
Cancellations cannot be made by phone and must be emailed to certification@interpnet.com.
Cancellations requested before May 30, 2024: will be subject to a $60 cancellation fee (unless the fees paid are less than $60); after this date no refunds will be issued.