IE training courses serve all who use first-hand experiences to give natural and cultural heritage a deeper meaning. They follow several guiding principles drawn up by interpretive professionals:
- To foster the IE network for quality interpretation
- To put things in a wider context and offer a bigger picture of conservation and sustainability
- To have transparent and clear certification requirements
- To follow the cooperative approach
- To offer challenges
- To offer variety
- To be supportive and inspiring
- To remain fresh and relevant
- To be rewarding, meaningful and well-prepared
- To open up professional opportunities
These attributes guarantee that IE training courses are consistently relevant, challenging, inspiring and enjoyable.