Certified Interpretive Guide Training Workshop

Certified Interpretive Guide Training Workshop
December 4-7, 2012
City of Fort Collins Building
Fort Collins, CO

The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation is offering a professional certification course for individuals who will be delivering programs or having public contact at interpretive sites such as museums, cemeteries, natural areas, and parks. It is ideal for both paid staff and volunteers.

The CIG Program
The Certified Interpretive Guide program is designed for anyone who delivers interpretive programs to the public. It combines both the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical skills in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors.

This 32-hour course includes:

• history, definition, and principles of interpretation
• making your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic
• using tangible objects to connect audiences to intangible ideas and universal concepts in interpretive programs
• presentation and communication skills
• certification requirements (open book exam; program outline; 10-min. presentation)
• all materials, workbook
• CIG course textbook (optionally available for an additional $12)

Requirements for the CIG Course
Anyone age 16 or over with a desire to increase their knowledge and skills related to interpretation may participate. Membership in NAI is not required, but NAI members may pay a discounted fee to participate in the program. You can also elect to take the training without becoming certified.

Instructor
Brian Sterner is the Program Coordinator at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center. He is a Certified Interpretive Trainer and Certified Interpretive Guide with the National Association for Interpretation. His experience in interpretation includes time as: an Interpretive Naturalist, an Exhibit Designer, and a Residential Camp Counselor. Brian is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Resource Interpretation Program.

Instructors:
Sue Kenney is a Certified Interpretive Trainer and Certified Interpretive Planner. She has served as the Public Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department since 1994.

Susan Schafer is a Certified Interpretive Trainer. She has served as the Education and Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department since 2007.

Registration
Register deadline is November 15. Download the registration form here. E-mail to skenney@fcgov.com or sschafer@fcgov.com or fax to 970-416-2211. You will receive an email with confirmation and important details about the training.