NAI Certificate in Interpretive Guiding
The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about how to eliminate ‘fact bombing’ and create rich, lasting audience engagement. During the course, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation, all with the support of your instructor and fellow participants. You will learn how to analyze your audience to make your programs more resonant, and how to research in ways that mitigate bias and prepare you to maximize your inclusivity and welcome - even to audience members who disagree with you. Students leave with a toolkit designed to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic, and ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us.
Course offers a free year of membership for non-NAI members and discounted rates for existing members.
If you are not already an NAI member, you will need to create a free account to register.
Upcoming Online Classes Delivered by ZOOM
Platform and Access
You will need a computer or laptop with camera and microphone, with excellent Internet access, for the online training. A smartphone or tablet can work in an emergency, but students report that it’s cumbersome. For co-workers taking the course together, please note that you will each need your own computer (and quiet space) for breakout groups. We do ask that you remain camera on for the duration of class.
This course uses Zoom, Padlet, and Google Drive. Please be sure you are able to access all online tools and update your zoom client prior to the start of class.
April 7-15
All Times Eastern
April 7-11 & 15 1:00-5:00pm
April 14 10:00am-5:30pm. Final Instruction from 1:00-3:00. The rest of the day is 1-on-1 coaching
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May 7-14
All Times Eastern
December 9-13 & 18 12:00-4:00pm
December 16 10:00am-5:30pm. Final Instruction from 12:00-2:00. The rest of the day is 1-on-1 coaching
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June 16-24
All Times Eastern
June 16-18 & 20 12:00-5:00pm
June 23 10:00am-5:30pm. Final Instruction from 1:00-3:00. The rest of the day is 1-on-1 coaching
June 24 - 1-5
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July 7-15
All Times Eastern
July 7-11 & 15 1:00-5:00pm
July 14 10:00am-5:30pm. Final Instruction from 1:00-3:00. The rest of the day is 1-on-1 coaching
For more details see the Registration page
August 4-12
All Times Eastern
August 4-8 & 12 1:00-5:00pm
August 11 10:00am-5:30pm. Final Instruction from 1:00-3:00. The rest of the day is 1-on-1 coaching
For more details see the Registration page