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

For more details see the Registration page




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