Certified Guide and Membership Benefits

You are part of a vibrant association devoted to promoting excellence and professionalism in interpretation around the world.
You are offered discounted rates to attend professional development sessions and courses, plus offered discounts on IGA products (e.g. course manuals, interpretive props, clothing, etc.)
You have access to the certified guide and member resource pages of the website. This section of the website contains important and helpful resources for interpreters, educators and guides.
You will receive regular email updates that include info on upcoming courses and professional development events, notices of job opportunities, news for guides, and other guide and member resources.
You have representation at important interpretation and guide related meetings, workshops and conferences.
Your yearly professional dues or membership fees contribute to the ongoing development and success of your association, which is attached to your certification and training.
Discounts for certified guides and members are provided at some local businesses (visit your user profile to find out which ones are currently offering services).
Group Insurance Plans
Discounts on select guidebooks at Alpine Book Peddlers
Discount on first aid courses at Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine

Certification allows you to maintain a professional standard in your chosen industry and be seen as a professional in your field. This is important as tourism standards continue to improve and clients search out highly trained, quality services.
Your professional dues keep your certification active and in good standing so you don't have to re-certify or re-take courses regularly.
We have set up pro-deals for our certified guides in good standing with some great outdoor companies.

Your corporate fee includes two coupons for professional dues to give to your guiding staff.
Free job advertising of relevant interpretive guiding positions, in our newsletters.
Free event advertising in our newsletter and social media pages where relevant and seen as a benefit to members.
You will have use of the Interpretive Guides Association Logo for your website and print materials.
Your company will get a logo, bio, and link on the IGA's Guiding Companies page (conditions apply).
All of the membership and certified guide benefits listed above.
You have representation at important Parks Canada meetings, business meetings and national interpretation meetings and workshops.

Certified Guide Professional Dues

$89

$89

$269