Course Dates: August 20- September 24, 2024
Instructor: Bob Carter
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.
Registration Rates
$600 Regular Registration (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)
NAI members receive a discounted registration rate based on membership type. Please log into your NAI account to see your member rate below.
Course Schedule
This training course will meet on Tuesdays in August and September. There will be four 6-hour sessions for course material followed by two 4-hour sessions for the CIG presentations. Meeting dates and times are as follows: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Central Daylight Time on the following 4 dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10. Presentations will take place from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time on September 17 and 24. To combat “Zoom fatigue” there will be small breaks throughout each content session when we transition from one topic or activity to the next or as needed plus a 30 minute lunch break. Students must attend all 32 hours of the classes synchronously to qualify for certification.
Registrants for the course should monitor their email for workshop related communications beginning one month before the workshop. Registrants who have not received any communication from the instructor by that point should check their spam folders or contact the instructor. Providing a contact phone at the time of registration is highly recommended.
Contact Information
Prior to the start of the course, you will receive information from your instructor on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. For more information about the course, please contact Bob Carter at interpworld@gmail.com or call (815) 238-7930.
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 August 13, 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.