Course

Site Guide Training (SGT)

Delivered in co-operation with a specific site and usually requested by or on behalf of that site: museums, monuments, national parks and visitor attractions.

A guide explaining a historic map display to visitors in Yerevan
LocationBest held at the site where participants aim to work as site guides
AssessmentPractical assessments, written and/or oral examinations
CertificatesCompletion or attendance, jointly with the site as appropriate
ProgressionMay be possible to fully qualified tourist guide
Target group

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for existing site guides or other interested guides who already possess detailed knowledge of a visitor attraction. The WFTGA Site Guide Training course concentrates on practical guiding skills and does not contain any site-specific knowledge component. It aims to enhance the visitor experience and customer satisfaction at the site.

A guide with a notebook next to a historic stone monument
Content

Course content

The WFTGA Site Guide Training course includes relevant aspects selected from the Hands-On Tourist Guide Training (HOT) course and is specifically tailored to the respective site.

Certificates and progression

What participants receive

Depending on individual results, WFTGA issues either a Certificate of Successful Completion of the course or a Certificate of Attendance, jointly with the site, as appropriate.

Progression to fully qualified tourist guide may be possible. WFTGA can signpost further opportunities.

Course participants on a study day at the UNESCO-listed church of Panagia tis Asinou, Cyprus

Interested in this course?

Contact our Training Division to discuss dates, location and an in-house course for your association.