Courses
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Universal Design in Park and Recreation Environments
This course is designed for park and public agency employees who are interested in providing Universally Designed programs and facilities for patrons with disabilities. Learn More$59.00 -
Training for Public Agency Communicators and Partners: Putting It All Together - Planning Your Communications Strategy
Explore the main elements of a communications plan, as well as how to create successful plans.
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Training for Public Agency Communicators and Partners: Other Communications Topics
Explore important situations or concepts that public agency communicators are likely to encounter in their work.
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Training for Public Agency Communicators and Partners: Media Relations
Learn the basic information you need to know before learning more about how to interact with the media.
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Training for Public Agency Communicators and Partners: Communications Tools
Obtain a background understanding of importance pertaining to the various communication tools available to and used by public agency communicators.
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Training for Public Agency Communicators and Partners: Communications Policy and Practices
Learn about the need for communicating with the public and how doing so impacts the success of your agency.
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Training for Public Agency Communicators and Partners Certificate Program
Explore important situations or concepts that public agency communicators are likely to encounter in their work.
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Supporting Interpreters with Effective Training
Gain valuable skills that will help you train impactful interpreters. Interpretive trainers support interpreters in connecting people to parks, museums, zoos, and other places.
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Social Media and Interpretation
Explore how social media can be used interpretively to expand your reach.
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Roving and Informal Interpretation
Gain the skills and confidence needed to interact with visitors informally and learn how to provide them with interpretive opportunities. This course explores three types of contacts: orientation, information, and interpretation.
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Public Speaking: Speaking Under Pressure
This course is aimed at improving your skills and learning new techniques that will give you the persuasive edge when you are making a presentation, fielding difficult questions, or presenting complex information.
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Public Health Fundamentals for Park and Recreation Professionals Course Collection
Promote understanding of your agency’s vital contribution to community health and wellness. This course collection includes five online courses including the Public Health & YOU courses developed in partnership with the Indiana University School of Public Health. Learn MoreFree -
Public Health Fundamentals for Park and Recreation Professionals Certificate
Promote understanding of your agency’s vital contribution to community health and wellness. This comprehensive program incorporates place-based assignments and five online courses including the Public Health & YOU courses developed in partnership with the Indiana University School of Public Health. Learn More$350.00 -
Introduction to Dialogic Interpretation
Explore a new approach to interpretation – dialogic interpretation. This course discusses three methods interpreters are using to present dialogic programs to visitors and guests.
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Interpretive Talk
Learn practical steps for creating an effective and well-crafted interpretive talk. Learn More$59.00 -
Interpretation on the Move
Explore guided interpretive programs, which can take many forms: walks, hikes, house tours, canoe trips, bus tours, cave tours, just to name a few.
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How to Prepare an Interpretive Program
Learn the components of a successful interpretive program and how to formulate a meaningful interpretive talk of your own. Learn MoreFree -
Fundamentals in Interpretation Certificate
Establish a strong foundation in the basics of interpretation. This certificate program explores the history of interpretation as a profession and provides knowledge in roving, informal interpretation, audience identification and engagement, and interpretive talks.
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Foundations of Interpretation
All over the world docents, park guides, and naturalists at museums, parks, zoos, and cultural and historical sites strive to provide meaningful experiences for visitors. Interpretation is the essential tool they use. Learn MoreFree -
Foundations of Accessible Recreation: Program Access
This course is designed for students and professionals who are interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for providing accessible programs, services, and activities within federal, state, and local recreation agencies.
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Coaching for Interpretive Success
Explore the skills needed to be an effective interpretive coach. Coaching others to develop and deliver meaningful interpretation is rewarding because you multiply the opportunities for visitors to understand the relevance and significance of our resources. It gives you the chance to share your passion.
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