NAI Certified Interpretive Guide Course
January 14, 2025 - January 18, 2025
Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop
January 14 - 17, 2025
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites.
The CIG Program
The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone in the interpretive field. Whether you’re a new hire, a professional looking to refresh your skills, or beginning a second career, this course will aid you in improving your presentation techniques. The course combines the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical strategies in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors.
This 32-hour course includes:
- The history, definition, and principles of interpretation.
- Techniques on how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic.
- How to use tangible objects to connect your audience to intangible ideas and universal concepts.
- The 2 requirements needed to obtain a CIG (program outline, and 10 minute interpretive presentation).
Further Information
Osprey Wilds is offering any non-staff participants housing and meals for $275 per person. This price includes:
- three nights on-campus, lakeside lodging
- four lunches
- three dinners
- three breakfasts
- snacks, coffee and tea
There is an option to arrive the night before with meals and housing for an additional $35. Additional housing/meals can be negotiated.
Participants may also choose to register for lunches & snacks only (no lodging or other meals) for $72 per person.