April 29 - May 21, 2025
Instructor: Nikki Julien Rohde
About this Course
The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about developing and leading interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history, definitions, and principles of interpretation. During the course, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us.
Registration Rates
$600 Regular Registration (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)
NAI members receive a discounted registration rate based on membership type. Please log into your NAI account to see your member rate below.
NAI membership will start a few days before the course and you will receive a welcome email when it has been activated.
Course Schedule
To qualify for the certificate, students must attend ALL sessions synchronously (LIVE) on Zoom.
- The course is divided into 10 sessions. Class sessions meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from April 29 to May 15 PLUS May 21 (Wednesday) For a total of 10 sessions: 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/6, 5/7, 5/8, 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, PLUS 5/21
- Class time is from 9 am – noon PDT/AZ, 10 -1 MDT, 11-2 CDT, noon-3 EDT.
Platform and Access
The course is highly interactive with discussions, large and small group activities, and online exercises—all at the same time! Shoo—that’s a lot of bandwidth! Students will need a laptop or desktop computer with a strong internet connection. A smartphone or tablet will not be sufficient.
Desktop computers and laptops need to have a camera, speaker, and microphone (or headsets). Students are expected to be face-present on screen to create a community of learning. Co-workers enrolled together will each need their own computer and quiet working space.
Instructor Information
Nikki became a CIG trainer in 2015 and has led over 30 CIG courses both online and in-person. She earned a Masters in Teaching and Teacher Education, is a certified playworker, and has a fetish for trees.
Here’s what students say about Nikki Rohde: “… brought out the best in me…”, “… lit up my understanding…”, “… makes the material fun…” Read these testimonials and find out what makes Nikki’s course a little different at: personalvirtualinterpretation.com
Contact Information
Before the start of the course, you will receive information from your instructor on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. For more information about the course, contact Nikki Julien Rohde at [email protected] or call (480) 532-6423.
Special Terms and Cancellations
Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment. If this course is canceled, NAI will contact you and you will receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel your registration, cancellations cannot be made by phone and must be emailed to [email protected]. Cancellations requested before April 22, 2025: will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee; no refunds will be issued after this date.