Professional Certification

(Testing) Becoming a Certified Trekking Guide

Establish yourself in the tourism and outdoor industry as a certified Trekking Guide.

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About this Program

Nature is calling, and more people than ever are answering—seeking adventure, relaxation, and deeper connections with the outdoors. Our Trekking Guide & Outdoor Leadership Course equips you with the essential skills to guide groups safely and meaningfully through natural landscapes, ensuring each journey is not just a trip, but an experience.

Core Outdoor Navigation skills
Leadership & Group Dynamics
Wilderness First Aid Mastery
Nature Education Facilitation

Interests:

Climate ChangeClimate Change
Nature ConnectionNature Connection
AdventureAdventure
OutdoorOutdoor

PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM

Module 1

04.06.2025 – 08.06.2025
Pha Taem Nationalpark, Thailand

Module 1: Outdoor Foundations & Immersive Field Tour, 5 days4

Part A: Outdoor Basic Knowledge

  • 7 golden rules in outdoor activities

  • Camp setup, art of fire-making, outdoor cooking

  • Safe water sourcing, purification, and weather fundamentals

  • Orientation: map reading, compass use, route planning

  • Essential equipment, provisioning, and cooking over an open fire

  • Knot-tying, risk awareness, and natural hazard preparedness

     

Part B: Practical Training Tour

  • Deepening basic skills with hands-on exercises in a real-world setting

  • Bivouacking with tarps and refining camp skills

  • Outdoor psychology: group communication and management

  • Adapting to weather and terrain in tropical environments

  • Introduction to local flora and fauna, edible wild plants, and nature observation

  • Safe handling of tools; carving and other basic bushcraft

What Included
  • Camping/outdoor equipment

  • Training materials

  • All first aid and safety equipment

  • Facilitation costs

  • Overnight fees (for all 3 modules)

  • All meals

  • Entrance fees to conservation sites

What Excluded
  • Flight/Bus ticket for participants fcoming to Thailand, Cambodia or Laos

  • Accommodations before and after the camp

  • Visa application process or visa fee.

PROGRAM Q&A

DateMay 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
LocationThailand, Cambodia, Laos

FULL COURSE

$100.00
Availability
10/50 Spots
Eligibilities
18 - 30 Year

Our Community Safety

Every YEP Academy adheres to international Wilderness safety standards. From professional insurance coverage to mandatory satellite communications, your safety is the foundation of our leadership training.

GPS Tracking Enabled
Full Accident Coverage
SFA Certified Staff