WFTGA is delighted to announce the next Continuous Professional Development opportunity for qualified tourist guides: the Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) training course, certified by Interpret Europe. This 5-day, in-person programme will take place in Kraków, Poland, from 8–12 December 2025, in cooperation with the Małopolska Institute of Culture and the WFTGA Training Committee.
This internationally recognised course is tailored for professional guides who wish to expand their skills in heritage interpretation, interactive communication, and participatory group facilitation. Participants will be immersed in engaging methodologies that transform guiding into meaningful experiences for diverse audiences.
The CIG course combines practical exercises, museum-based activities, interactive workshops, and peer-reviewed sessions. Trainees will practice designing and delivering interpretive talks and walks, facilitating group interaction, and using value-based interpretation to create deeper connections with cultural and natural heritage.
The course and completion of a specific certification task lead to an internationally recognised Certified Interpretive Guide qualification, awarded by Interpret Europe. This opens further pathways for participants towards becoming an interpretive trainer or writer within the IE framework.
Course Details:
- Dates: 8–12 December 2025 (5 full days)
- Location: Kraków, Poland (UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Kraków)
- Trainers: Mateusz Tomaszczyk (LIT, CIT) and the Exhibition Dynamics Team, Małopolska Institute of Culture
- Language: English (all training and assessments conducted in English)
- Participants: Limited to 8–12 guides
- Cost: €990 (includes course fee, trainers, materials, museum access, certificate of attendance, lunches, and coffee breaks)
- Not included: travel, accommodation, and Interpret Europe membership fee (a requirement for certification).
Why Join?
- Gain a fresh perspective on heritage interpretation
- Develop new, engaging approaches to working with tourist groups
- Enhance your guiding practice with internationally recognised certification
- Network and share experiences with colleagues in an inspiring setting
- Continue your professional development in line with WFTGA’s commitment to excellence
How to Apply:
Registration is now open, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register here:
For more information, please contact: mateusz@wftga.org
We look forward to welcoming you to Kraków for this valuable professional development opportunity!