Course Registration

Course content includes theme development, Sam Ham's 4 qualities of interpretation and lots of hands-on practice so you can create engaging, meaningful, memorable experiences for your guests. After completing this course and passing the exam you will become certified with the Interpretive Guides Association as an Interpretive Specialist.

Date: January 23/24, 2021

Cost: Members = $285; Non-Members = $360 (includes IGA membership)

Times: 

Day 1 - 9:00 - 5:30 MST

Day 2 - 9:00 - 6:30 MST (course ends at 5:00 pm and then you will complete your test from 5:30 -6:30 pm)

Location: Online through Zoom.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• This course is being taught on Zoom and we highly recommend you download the Free Zoom app on your desktop or laptop before the course start date.
• You must have a very good internet connection as we must see you on video throughout the course. Participation is mandatory to become certified!
• You will get an email right after you register and pay with the course materials (including the course manual). If this email does not come through, please send an email to programs@interpretiveguides.org.
• That email will also include The Zoom link that allows you to join the meeting. Save this to your calendar so you have it handy for the start of the course and make sure you know how to join before the first session.
• This course includes an exam and you must receive 70% or more on the exam to become certified.
• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course for individuals registering as non-members as well as the How to Interpret IGA course manual. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification (s), membership card, course files, course manual, pro-deal information, receipts and more. Have a look here.
• If you are already an IGA member you can save money by registering at the member rate.
• You must pay membership fees yearly in order to keep your certification in good standing so mark one year from your registration date onto your calendar. Emails will be sent as reminders so make sure your email address is kept up to date.

Online Course Requirements:

1.You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join. Our course is optimized for the desktop or laptop experience).

2. Working video camera (on your device or set up separately)
3. Working microphone (on your device or you can use earbuds or headphones connected to your device).

Click on this video to learn more about Zoom and see if it is something you are comfortable using:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY 

This course is available to individuals who already have a group management certification in good standing. It will allow you to guide in all 4 seasons.

The course is 1.5 days (1/2 day classroom + 1 day outside)

• January 24: 6:00 - 9:30 pm Classroom. Location: Online via Zoom Meetings. Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout this portion of the course. Attendance and participation are mandatory so we need to know you are online throughout the session. 
• January 26: 8:30 - 5:00 pm Outdoors. Location: TBA - the on-trail day will be decided closer to the course date and will depend on trail conditions, snow depth and weather. Trail location typically in Lake Louise, Lake OHara or 93 North areas. 
• Cost: $189 plus GST

• Pre-requisites – 40-hour wilderness first aid PLUS: Apprentice hiking guide, professional hiking guide or master hiking guide certification with the IGA.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING COURSE DETAILS:

There is homework to complete before this course. This homework will be sent as soon as you register and pay for the course. Please read through everything thoroughly and send a copy of your first aid certification and hiking resume to courses@interpretiveguides.org as soon as possible.

Upon registration, you will be sent the meeting link, meeting ID and password

This course is available to individuals who already have a group management certification in good standing that want to take the course in Jasper. It will allow you to guide in all 4 seasons.

The course is 1.5 days (1/2 day classroom + 1 day outside)

• January 24: 6:00 - 9:30 pm Classroom. Location: Online via Zoom Meetings. Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout this portion of the course. Attendance and participation are mandatory so we need to know you are online throughout the session. 
• January 26: 8:30 - 5:00 pm Outdoors. Location: TBA - the on-trail day will be decided closer to the course date and will depend on trail conditions, snow depth and weather. The trail will be in the Jasper area. 
• Cost: $189 plus GST

• Pre-requisites – 40-hour wilderness first aid PLUS: Apprentice hiking guide, professional hiking guide or master hiking guide certification with the IGA.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING COURSE DETAILS:

There is homework to complete before this course. This homework will be sent as soon as you register and pay for the course. Please read through everything thoroughly and send a copy of your first aid certification and hiking resume to courses@interpretiveguides.org as soon as possible.

Upon registration, you will be sent the meeting link, meeting ID and password

Time: 7 - 8 PM MST

Cost: Free

Platform: This session will be hosted through Zoom Meetings. You will need the Zoom app, a good internet connection and a device that supports the app and your internet connection.

Dialogic Interpretation is the hottest new technique in interpretation and we have Jacquie Gilson to thank for bringing it into the limelight. 

During this one-hour professional development session, Jacquie will introduce you to Dialogic Interpretation, giving you a preview of what it looks like and how it works, while outlining the benefits this technique will offer you as a guide, educator and interpreter.

Cost: Free for members; $20 for non-members

Date: Feb 15th, 2021

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm MST

Worth 1 hour of professional development toward your yearly total of 10 hours.

This session will be presented on Zoom so you will need a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet with a good internet connection to join in.

We are offering this program free of charge to members as a membership benefit. If you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ahead of time so we can remove you from the list and keep Jacquie informed of the exact number of people who are joining (this can make a huge difference).

Looking for more and interested in gaining a certificate in Dialogic Interpretation? We are offering two of Jacquie's certificate programs in March and April at a discounted rate for IGA members. Check out our website to register for the 2 session (7 hour) course called "Beyond the Basics" and the 4 session (8 hour) course called "Making it Real".

Times:

• Day 1 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

• Day 2 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Exam from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: This course is online via Zoom Meetings. You must have a stable connection where we can see your video and hear your audio throughout the exam. 

Cost: $360 plus GST  

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Once you have registered for this course you will receive an email with the course agenda, the  pre-reading document and the course handbooks. Pre-reading will help you pass the exam. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk mail folder or email us at courses@interpretiveguides.org.

• You must receive 70% or more on all 5 sections of the exam to become accredited so make sure to read the sections of the course manual that are laid out in the pre-reading.

• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification(s), membership card, course files, handbooks, pro-deal information, receipts and more. 

To Obtain the Hiking Guide Certification

If you plan to work as a hiking guide you will also need to take our Group Management Course. With both courses, you will become certified by us as an apprentice hiking guide.

Dates: February 22, 23, 24, 2021

Cost: $399 plus GST

Times and Locations

• Days 1: 8:30am – 5:30 pm - Online Zoom Instruction 
• Day 2: 8:30pm - 5:00 pm – Full Day Hike.
• Day 3: 8:30am - 5:00 pm-  Full Day Hike.
• Field locations TBD based on weather and snow conditions. Will be within the Lake Louise, Field and 93 North regions.

Zoom Requirements: Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout the first day of the course. Attendance and participation are mandatory so we need to know you are online throughout the session, which means you must have your camera turned on throughout the course.

Please contact us at courses@interpretiveguides.org for more information.

Course pre-requisites:

1. Valid first aid certificate (Minimum 40-hour Standard First Aid)
2. Hiking resume. Details for the hiking resume can be found in the GM pre-course package.

Hiking resumes and 1st aid certificates must be sent to courses@interpretiveguides.org prior to day one of the course.

After you register and pay for the course, an email will be sent to you with the PRE-COURSE DOCUMENT and HOMEWORK. If you do not receive this right away, please check your JUNK MAIL and/or get in touch with us at courses@interpretiveguides.org. 

Course content includes theme development, Sam Ham's 4 qualities of interpretation and lots of hands-on practice so you can create engaging, meaningful, memorable experiences for your guests. After completing this course and passing the exam you will become certified with the Interpretive Guides Association as an Interpretive Specialist.

Date: February 24/25, 2021

Price: Members = $285; Non-members = $360

Times: 

Day 1 - 9:00 - 5:30 MST

Day 2 - 9:00 - 6:30 MST (course ends at 5:00 pm and then you will complete your test from 5:30 -6:30 pm)

Location: Online through Zoom.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• This course is being taught on Zoom and you will need to download the Free Zoom app on your desktop or laptop before the course start date.

• You must have a very good internet connection as we must see you on video throughout the course. Participation is mandatory to become certified!

• You will get an email right after you register and pay with the course materials (including the course manual). If this email does not come through, please send an email to programs@interpretiveguides.org.

• That email will also include The Zoom link that allows you to join the meeting. Save this to your calendar so you have it handy for the start of the course and make sure you know how to join before the first session.

• This course includes an exam and you must receive 70% or more on the exam to become certified.

• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course for individuals registering as non-members as well as the How to Interpret IGA course manual. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification (s), membership card, course files, course manual, pro-deal information, receipts and more. Have a look here.

• If you are already an IGA member you can save money by registering at the member rate.

• You must pay membership fees yearly in order to keep your certification in good standing so mark one year from your registration date onto your calendar. Emails will be sent as reminders so make sure your email address is kept up to date.

Online Course Requirements:

1.You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join. Our course is optimized for the desktop or laptop experience).

2. A working video camera (on your device or set up separately)

3. And a working microphone (on your computer or you can use earbuds/ headphones connected to your computer).

Watch this video to learn more about Zoom to make sure you are comfortable using it before you register.

Cancellation/Refund policy:

Refunds will not be issued for any reason (including illness and injury) if canceling less than 3 weeks before your course start date. For more information regarding the refund policy please click here.

Course content for day 1 and 2 includes theme development, Sam Ham's 4 qualities of interpretation and lots of hands-on practice so you can create engaging, meaningful, memorable experiences for your guests. Course content for day 3 includes local knowledge related to the geology, ecology, land management and history of the Tofino West Coast region.

After completing this course and passing the 2 exams with 70% or greater you will become certified with the Interpretive Guides Association as an Interpretive Specialist with a Tofino area expertise.

Date: February 24-26, 2021

Price: Members = $460; Non-members = $540

Times: 

Day 1 - 9:00 - 5:30 MST

Day 2 - 9:00 - 6:30 MST (course ends at 5:00 pm and then you will complete your test from 5:30 -6:30 pm)

Day 3 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST; 5:30 - 6:30 pm for the knowledge content exam

Location: Online through Zoom.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• This course is being taught on Zoom and you will need to download the Free Zoom app on your desktop or laptop before the course start date.

• You must have a very good internet connection as we must see you on video throughout the course. Participation is mandatory to become certified!

• You will get an email right after you register and pay with the course materials (including the course manual). If this email does not come through, please send an email to programs@interpretiveguides.org.

• That email will also include The Zoom link that allows you to join the meeting. Save this to your calendar so you have it handy for the start of the course and make sure you know how to join before the first session.

• This course includes two exams and you must receive 70% or more on both exams to become certified.

• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course for individuals registering as non-members as well as the How to Interpret IGA course manual. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification (s), membership card, course files, course manual, pro-deal information, receipts and more. Have a look here.

• If you are already an IGA member you can save money by registering at the member rate.

• You must pay membership fees yearly in order to keep your certification in good standing so mark one year from your registration date onto your calendar. Emails will be sent as reminders so make sure your email address is kept up to date.

Online Course Requirements:

1. You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join. Our course is optimized for the desktop or laptop experience).
2. A working video camera (on your device or set up separately)
3. And a working microphone (on your computer or you can use earbuds/ headphones connected to your computer).

Watch this video to learn more about Zoom to make sure you are comfortable using it before you register.

If you already have an interpretive certificate with the IGA, this knowledge course can be added to that to give you a specialization in the Tofino area.

If you are new to the IGA and want to learn about Tofino but aren't interestd in taking an interpretation course with us, this course will help you gain valable knowledge about the Tofino area and you will be given a basic knowledge certificate for that area.

This course will cover the local knowledge related to the geology, ecology, land management and history of the Tofino West Coast region.

This course has a test at the end that you must receive 70% or higher on to receive your certificate.

Date: February 26, 2021

Price: Members = $115; Non-members = $178 (includes a 1-yr membership)

Time: 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm PST; 5:30 - 6:30 pm for the knowledge content exam

Location: Online through Zoom.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

This course is being taught on Zoom and you will need to download the Free Zoom app on your desktop or laptop before the course start date.
You must have a very good internet connection as we must see you on video throughout the course. Participation is mandatory to become certified!
You will get an email right after you register and pay with the course materials (including the course manual). If this email does not come through, please send an email to programs@interpretiveguides.org.

The email will also include The Zoom link that allows you to join the meeting. Save this to your calendar so you have it handy for the start of the course and make sure you know how to join before the first session.

A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course for individuals registering as non-members. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification (s), membership card, course files, receipts and more. 
If you are already an IGA member you can save money by registering at the member rate.
You must pay membership fees yearly in order to keep your certification in good standing so mark one year from your registration date onto your calendar. 

Online Course Requirements:

You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join. Our course is optimized for the desktop or laptop experience).
A working video camera (on your device or set up separately)
And a working microphone (on your computer or you can use earbuds/ headphones connected to your computer).
Watch this video to learn more about Zoom to make sure you are comfortable using it before you register.

In these two, 3.5-hour interactive online training sessions (7 hours total), we will delve into six modules:

1. Reviewing what DI is and how you could be using it in your own guiding, education and/or interpretive work.
2. Using Small Talk, Activity Talk and Deep Talk to engage with your clients/students
3. Crafting and asking great questions
4. Figuring out the best facilitation techniques to use
5. Discussing how to overcome barriers
6. Knowing the importance of having a Growth Mindset

After each module you will reflect on how the content is applicable to your specific work and as a group, we will discuss ways to use DI in the current Covid situation.

Dates: March 9/10, 2021

Times: 6:00 - 9:30 PM MST each day

Cost: Members = $155; Non-Members = $175

This session will be held on Zoom so you will need a computer, laptop or device with a functioning camera and microphone to fully participate in the sessions.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom details and links to join. If you have not used Zoom before we highly recommend that you download the Zoom app and register for a free Zoom account. There are many great videos on Youtube to watch to help you get a good understanding of how Zoom works. Check out this one if you need a walkthrough and a few tips to make it work for you: Zoom Tutorial

Are you a graduate of DI: Beyond the Basics? If so, join your colleagues and Dr. Jacquie to take the next step and plan your own dialogic interpretation program or project. During the 4, 2-hour training sessions we will use the content from the modules and a DI planning template to help you develop your program or project. Overall group size will be small, enabling Jacquie to spend time advising you on your program or project. You will also get some valuable face time with other interpreters and benefit from crowdsourcing your ideas. At the end you will have a plan for a new dialogic interpretation program or project, ready to put to use at your site or online!

You will receive your certificate of completion after the course is complete.

Pre-requisite: DI Beyond the Basics certificate (if you have not taken this program with Jacquie you will not be able to attend this session).

Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

Times: 7:00 - 9:00 PM MST each day

Cost: $225 for members; $250 for non-members

Course Content:

1. Introduction to your projects
2. Introduction to planning template questions
3. Work through DI Planning Template Questions module by module:

• The 5 W’s of DI
• Small Talk, Activity Talk and Deep Talk
• Crafting and asking great questions
• Best facilitation techniques to use
• Overcoming barriers and growth mindset

4. Wrap up, inspiration and next step

This session will be held on Zoom so you will need a computer, laptop or device with a functioning camera and microphone to fully participate in the sessions.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom details and links to join. If you have not used Zoom before we highly recommend that you download the Zoom app and register for a free Zoom account. There are many great videos on Youtube to watch to help you get a good understanding of how Zoom works. Check out this one if you need a walkthrough and a few tips to make it work for you: Zoom Tutorial

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$40 for members

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$85 for non-members

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$55 for members

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