Course Dates: May 13-21, 2024, US
May 14-22, 2024, Australia
Instructors: Jennifer Waithman and Stephanie Ambrosia
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 USD; the certificate is an additional $165 USD
Course Schedule
This virtual course is live and interactive. It includes course content instruction, collaboration, discussion, activities, independent work time, coaching and, importantly, rejuvenation breaks.
United States dates:
Mon. May 13 – Thurs. May 16 from 3:30 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time. Instruction.
Mon. May 20 from 3:30 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time. One-on-one coaching, presentation prep.
Tues. May 21 from 3:30 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time. Presentation Day!
Australia dates:
Tues. 14 May-Fri. 17 May from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm AEST, Instruction
Tues. 21 May from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm AEST, One-on-one coaching, presentation prep.
Wed. 22 May from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm AEST, Presentation Day!
You must attend all sessions, including watching your classmates’ presentations on the final day to complete the CIG certificate. While online learning allows for more convenience and flexibility, participants are still expected to engage in class with their cameras on, just as you would be present in a classroom. Technology and virtual tools also come with hiccups, so a little patience goes a long way! Access to a laptop or desktop with a strong internet connection is required; use of a mobile phone to participate is not appropriate.
Instructor Information
Jennifer has facilitated CIG trainings for organizations such as the Clark County Wetlands Park and Get Outdoors Nevada in the United States, and the Sunshine Coast Council and Brisbane City Council in Australia.
Stephanie has facilitated CIG trainings for organizations such as Tahoe Science Center, Sacramento History Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, California State Parks, and Brisbane City Council in Australia.
Contact Information
You will receive further info as the course date approaches. In the meantime, if you would like to contact Jennifer with questions about the course, email her at jenwaithman@outlook.com.
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.
If you need to cancel your registration, cancellations cannot be made by phone and must be emailed to certification@interpnet.com. Cancellations requested before May 6, 2024: will be subject to a $60 cancellation fee; after this date no refunds will be issued. If fees paid are less than $60, no refund will be issued.