Interpretive Host Course Registration

CIH Sedgwick County Zoo KS December 2023

December 18-19, 2023
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W Zoo Blvd Wichita, KS 67212
Instructor: Kara King
Registration Cost: $120 (The certificate is an additional $165)

The Certified Interpretive Host Program

Sedgwick County Zoo, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course designed for staff or volunteers who have contact with the public, but do not necessarily lead interpretive programs.  Anyone age 16 or over with a desire to increase their knowledge and skills related to customer service and interpretation may participate.

Course Options

There are two options for this course.
Option one: take the course without obtaining the certificate.
Option two: take the course and add certification as a Certified Interpretive Host (CIH). You will pay an additional fee for the certificate. The CIH lasts four years and 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.

Why Become a Certified Interpretive Host?

A positive first impression of your site can leave a lasting mark on a visitor. Many times, that first impression is made by a campground host, maintenance worker, fee booth attendant, site steward, trail monitor, law enforcement ranger, or front desk volunteer. If you interact informally with visitors, this course will teach you easy ways to strengthen your public interactions while supporting the mission of your organization.

Specifically, this 16-hour course covers:

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Hospitality and Communication Skills
  • Tips for Handling Difficult Visitors
  • History and Importance of Public Lands
  • History, definition, and principles of interpretation

Member Discount

Those choosing to apply for certification will receive a complimentary one year membership to NAI. Memberships will become active within a couple of weeks of registration and will allow you to purchase course books and other registrations at the discounted member rate. Once memberships become active, you will receive a receipt via email letting you know that you are all set up. Current NAI members will receive a one year extension on their current membership. If you are registering for $0, your membership will become active when you are certified.

Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact Kara King at kara.king@scz.org or call (316) 266-8277.

Special Terms and Cancellations

Cancellations cannot be made by phone and must be emailed to certification@interpnet.com. Cancellations requested before December 3, 2023: will be subject to a $60 cancellation fee (unless the fees paid are less than $60); after this date no refunds will be issued.

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When
12/18/2023 - 12/19/2023
Where
Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 W Zoo Blvd Wichita, KS 67212 UNITED STATES
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Program


Certifcate Fee

Description
Add CIH Certificate
Select this option to add an application for a CIH certificate.
Category
Certifcate Fee
Time
12/17/2023 - 12/18/2023
12/17/2023

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If you need to pay with two cards, please register for the base registration and pay with the first card. Once you have completed the payment, come back to this registration page and add the certification fee. When you proceed to the payment page again, you will be asked to enter new payment information.

Already registered for the course but need to add the certification fee?
If you've already registered but haven't already added the certification fee to your registration, you can come back to this page at any time and add the fee.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact us at certification@interpnet.com.