Course Title: Professional Northern Lights Tour Guide Certification
Duration: 14 days (In-person training)
Group Size: 4 participants
Course Overview:
This comprehensive 14-day course is designed to equip aspiring tour guides with the essential skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to lead exceptional tours. It combines online learning with immersive in-person training and focuses on technical, safety, and storytelling skills. You will develop the expertise needed to guide tourists safely and professionally, while enhancing their overall experience through dynamic storytelling and photography.
Prerequisites:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Access to a computer with a camera
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Must have completed all Online Learning before the first in person training day
Course Structure & Key Components:
Part One: Online Learning
This online segment includes foundational knowledge needed to execute world-class tours and prepare for in-person training. Courses include:
- Executing Incredible Tours: Learn best practices for leading engaging and informative tours.
- Inclusivity on Tours: Understand how to cater to diverse groups and create an inclusive experience.
- Knowledge of the Region: Deepen your understanding of the local geography, history, and culture.
- Photo courses: completed online learning for Aurora Photography
- Photo Editing: Introduction to basic photo editing skills, which are crucial for enhancing customer photos post-tour.
Part Two: In-Person Training
Practical, hands-on experience that focuses on safety, group management, and environmental stewardship. Topics include:
- First Aid for Tour Guides: Tailored to tour guides, focusing on the most likely scenarios encountered during tours.
- Briefings: How to prepare and deliver effective briefings to tour participants.
- Safety on and Around the Road: Ensure safety both on foot and in vehicles while on tour.
- Group Control & Dynamic Management: Learn strategies to handle large groups effectively and maintain group cohesion.
- Storytelling: Master the art of delivering engaging stories that captivate your audience.
- Aurora Forecasting: Learn to interpret forecasts and guide Aurora hunting tours.
- Microclimates, Educated Decisions & The Art of Gap Hunting: Understand local weather patterns and how to plan tours accordingly.
- Communicating on Tour: Effective communication to ensure a smooth tour experience.
- Respecting and Protecting Local Ecosystems & Communities: How to minimize your tour's impact on the environment and local communities.
Part Three: Compliance & Documentation
Gain knowledge of essential legal and regulatory frameworks that guide safe and ethical tours.
- Local Laws and Regulations: An overview of laws that apply to tour guiding in the region.
- GDPR: Ensuring customer privacy and data protection compliance.
- eWaivers: Proper use of electronic waivers for tour participants.
- Tour Logs & Incident Reports: Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of tours and incidents.
Part Four: Photography and Media Skills
Photography is a core component of modern tour guiding, enhancing customer experience and adding value to your service. This section covers:
- Photography Basics: Fundamental photography techniques and best practices.
- Composition Basics: Learn how to frame and compose stunning shots.
- Night Photography: Master photography in low light settings.
- Aurora Photography: Techniques for capturing the Northern Lights.
- Lightroom: Introduction to photo editing with Adobe Lightroom.
- Photo Sharing & GDPR: How to share photos while following data protection laws.
- Photo & Video for Social Media: Learn how to create content for social media platforms.
- Photo Taking for Photo Sales: How to take high-quality photos suitable for resale to customers.
Part Five: Assessment & Certification
In order to pass the course and become a certified tour guide, you must:
- Pass a Grade Assessment on each course topic to meet the minimum knowledge and skill requirements.
- Meet the Professionalism Requirement, demonstrating high levels of customer service and safety on tours.
IMPORTANT: if you do not meet the passing requirements within the 14 day schedule you have the option to continue the course however it depends on availability and additional costs will apply.
Course Title: Professional Northern Lights Tour Guide Certification
Duration: 14 days (In-person training)
Group Size: 4 participants
Course Overview:
This comprehensive 14-day course is designed to equip aspiring tour guides with the essential skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to lead exceptional tours. It combines online learning with immersive in-person training and focuses on technical, safety, and storytelling skills. You will develop the expertise needed to guide tourists safely and professionally, while enhancing their overall experience through dynamic storytelling and photography.
Prerequisites:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Access to a computer with a camera
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Must have completed all Online Learning before the first in person training day
Course Structure & Key Components:
Part One: Online Learning
This online segment includes foundational knowledge needed to execute world-class tours and prepare for in-person training. Courses include:
- Executing Incredible Tours: Learn best practices for leading engaging and informative tours.
- Inclusivity on Tours: Understand how to cater to diverse groups and create an inclusive experience.
- Knowledge of the Region: Deepen your understanding of the local geography, history, and culture.
- Photo courses: completed online learning for Aurora Photography
- Photo Editing: Introduction to basic photo editing skills, which are crucial for enhancing customer photos post-tour.
Part Two: In-Person Training
Practical, hands-on experience that focuses on safety, group management, and environmental stewardship. Topics include:
- First Aid for Tour Guides: Tailored to tour guides, focusing on the most likely scenarios encountered during tours.
- Briefings: How to prepare and deliver effective briefings to tour participants.
- Safety on and Around the Road: Ensure safety both on foot and in vehicles while on tour.
- Group Control & Dynamic Management: Learn strategies to handle large groups effectively and maintain group cohesion.
- Storytelling: Master the art of delivering engaging stories that captivate your audience.
- Aurora Forecasting: Learn to interpret forecasts and guide Aurora hunting tours.
- Microclimates, Educated Decisions & The Art of Gap Hunting: Understand local weather patterns and how to plan tours accordingly.
- Communicating on Tour: Effective communication to ensure a smooth tour experience.
- Respecting and Protecting Local Ecosystems & Communities: How to minimize your tour's impact on the environment and local communities.
Part Three: Compliance & Documentation
Gain knowledge of essential legal and regulatory frameworks that guide safe and ethical tours.
- Local Laws and Regulations: An overview of laws that apply to tour guiding in the region.
- GDPR: Ensuring customer privacy and data protection compliance.
- eWaivers: Proper use of electronic waivers for tour participants.
- Tour Logs & Incident Reports: Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of tours and incidents.
Part Four: Photography and Media Skills
Photography is a core component of modern tour guiding, enhancing customer experience and adding value to your service. This section covers:
- Photography Basics: Fundamental photography techniques and best practices.
- Composition Basics: Learn how to frame and compose stunning shots.
- Night Photography: Master photography in low light settings.
- Aurora Photography: Techniques for capturing the Northern Lights.
- Lightroom: Introduction to photo editing with Adobe Lightroom.
- Photo Sharing & GDPR: How to share photos while following data protection laws.
- Photo & Video for Social Media: Learn how to create content for social media platforms.
- Photo Taking for Photo Sales: How to take high-quality photos suitable for resale to customers.
Part Five: Assessment & Certification
In order to pass the course and become a certified tour guide, you must:
- Pass a Grade Assessment on each course topic to meet the minimum knowledge and skill requirements.
- Meet the Professionalism Requirement, demonstrating high levels of customer service and safety on tours.
IMPORTANT: if you do not meet the passing requirements within the 14 day schedule you have the option to continue the course however it depends on availability and additional costs will apply.
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