International Guide Academy
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Overview
50 - 249
Employees
1973
Year Founded
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL GUIDE ACADEMY
Certification company for Tour Directors
The International Guide Academy (IGA) is the leading organization for training and certifying Tour Directors and Tour Guides, with highly qualified instructors.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
HIGHLIGHTS
50 - 249
Employees
1973
Year Founded
Services
Focus
Industries
Clients
Services Provided
60% Education Consulting Services
40% Certification Services
About the Team
OUR STORY
International Guide Academy (IGA), established in 1973 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, is the pioneering school specializing in training and certifying Tour Directors and Tour Guides. Hosting classes at the Courtyard by Marriott in the Denver Tech Center area, IGA draws students from nearly 100 countries across all continents. The Academy offers the Certified International Tour Manager (CITM) program with hands-on in-person training by active industry professionals, alongside a self-paced Tour Guide certification. Licensed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, IGA provides graduates with free lifetime placement assistance, connecting them continuously to hiring tour operators. Led by President Daniel Slater, IGA remains committed to transforming travel enthusiasts into certified professionals ready to "Be Paid To Travel."
