CIH Train-the-Trainer™

The Certificate of Interpretive Hosting Train-the-Trainer course prepares you to teach the CIH curriculum and become a Certificate of Interpretive Hosting instructor. During the course you will explore adult learning theory and effective methods of instruction, while completing activities that will help you develop your CIH course.

To become a CIH instructor, you must have taken a CIH course and earned your CIT credential. You are then eligible to enroll in a CIH Train-the-Trainer course.

For more information about the CIT credential, visit the Certified Interpretive Trainer™ Page.

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Upcoming CIH Train-the-Trainer Courses

Course Content

This 32-hour course covers:

• Adult learning theory and brain science
• Effective training techniques and engagement strategies for the CIH course
• NAI’s policies and procedures for running a course and awarding certificates of completion

Outcomes

After completing this course, you will have a basic knowledge of:

• Key concepts in the CIH course
• Effective training techniques and engagement strategies for the CIH course
• NAI’s policies and procedures

Registration Rates

$800 Regular Registration (includes a one-year NAI membership)
$725 with NAI Member Discount 

Once I become a CIH instructor, how do I maintain this sanction?

New information coming soon...if you have any questions, please contact Jean at [email protected].

About Your Instructors

Instructors for the CIH Train-the-Trainer course are individuals who have significant experience in both training and interpretation. Depending on your course size, you may have one or two Lead Trainers facilitating your course. NAI’s current Lead Trainers are: Jane Beattie, Andre Copeland, Karin Hostetter, Chuck Lennox, and Fran McReynolds.

What people are saying about this course:

"This is an excellent class which dives deeper into the important role of customer service skills for visitor service staff who have some interpretive duties."

"Knowledgeable and helpful instructors, helpful materials, logical flow, information that my staff can use to help improve customer service."

"It provided all the tools and more to be able to teach the CIH course."

"I feel ready and prepared to teach a CIH for our organization."