Interpretive Planning

A Visitor Experience Approach

This course builds on your existing experience and knowledge of interpretation to help create interpretive plans that encompass complete visitor experiences. Throughout the course, you’ll participate in hands-on practicum activities and apply what you learn by developing an abbreviated interpretive and visitor experience plan.

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Upcoming Interpretive Planning Courses

Course Content

This 40-hour course covers:

• The WHAT and WHY of Visitor Experience Planning
• Audience and Community Engagement
• Theme Structure, Approach, and Interpretive Recommendations
• Presenting, Implementing, and Updating Your Plan
• Group Presentations and Continued Learning

Outcomes

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

• The visitor-centered interpretive planning process
• How to create interpretive plans using the visitor experience approach
• How to identify and analyze target audiences and keep them engaged
• Creating theme structures and selecting appropriate media
• Measuring and evaluating visitor experiences effectively

Registration Rates

$925 Regular Registration (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)
$850 with NAI Member Discount

About the Instructor

Kyrie Thompson Kellett, CIP, plays the role of both queen and worker at Mason Bee Interpretive Planning. She is an NAI Certified Interpretive Planner with over 25 years of experience developing experiences for museums, parks, science centers, arboreta, and outdoor programs. She specializes in developing interpretive experiences that weave science and culture together using story and play. Kyrie is a Lead Trainer and a long-time member of NAI.

What people are saying about this course:

"This workshop gave me ways to communicate my ideas with management, and it helped me feel more confident in my professional role."

"The class gave me practical skills that I can implement at my site. My interpretive planning skills will be used, not just sitting on a dusty shelf!"

"This was a great foundational course and had me thinking through a different lens. Excited to apply what I have learned into my work."