Northern Lights 1
About This Course
Introduction
A condensed course with the leading experts to review the basics and the not so basics about northern lights. Whether it’s the science behind the phenomenon, the weather forecast or the rules on how to drive and park according to the law; get the information directly from the experts.
This course is divided into the hard knowledge and how to use it when guiding, and the values of working as a guide. There is an optional third part which is the demo tour for those who want to go into the field with the experts and practice the content of the sessions.
Workflow
Before the training, registered participants will have access to digital learning materials so they can start learning on their own.
The course will take place during the given dates at the University Museum. There, participants will review their knowledge by the hand of the experts.
On the final day of the course there will be a theoretical exam. Passing the exam is mandatory to receive the recognition.
You can learn more about the recognition here.
Exam
A theoretical exam will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the subjects. You are not expected to know everything, but the most important things and where to find the details..
Schedule
Day 1
10:00 Registrations
11:00 Course starts
16:30 Course ends
Day 2
10:30 Registration
11:00 Course starts
16:30 Course ends
Day 3
10:30 Registration
11:00 Course starts
14:30 Course ends
18:00 Demo tour meet up
18:10 Demo tour starts
00:00 – 1:00 Demo tour ends
Day 4
11:30 Registration
12:00 Exams start
13:00 Social lunch
15:00 Course ends
A detailed schedule will be sent out before the course start.
Each day, except for the last one, has a 30min pause to eat at around 14:00. Participants can bring their lunch or get something at the museum’s cafeteria.
During the week of the course free access to the exhibitions during the opening hours of the museum is included to all participants.
Course Dates
20th – 22nd of October – Course
23th of October – Exam
Prices
Course
Demo Tour*
Non TGF Member: 600
TGF Member: 300
Learning Objectives
Target Audience
- Guides at the beginning of their career who want to make sure they have the absolute minimum knowledge to start guiding.
- Guides who have guided before but want to reinforce their knowledge.
- Companies who want to complement the in-house training of their guides.
Curriculum
Northern Lights Science
Northern Lights Science
Myths and Stories
Weather Forecast
Driving and parking
Northern Lights Photography
Guidelines and Code Of Conduct
Your Instructors
Tromsø Guideforening
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Adrien Mauduit
Masters of Science, aurora chasing guide & instructor, professional astrophotographer & cinematographer, science communicator, author, owner at Night Lights Films
Ferenc Martin
Professional photographer certification - Corvinus Prudenti, 2020 Freelance photographer from 2020 onwards Sports photographer at Kanyarfoto, seasons 2021 and 2022. HIPA awards shortlist - 2026
Per Helge Nylund
Tromsø native, museum professional and science communicator. Master of Science in Botany and Master of Arts in Museum Studies. Training guides at and for the Tromsø Museum since 1999. Frequent presenter of Tromsø's history through city walks, talks and lectures, as well as funeral traditions through tours of cemeteries.
Petr Pavlis
Guiding for nearly 10 seasons (3 seasons for Czech Travel agency + 6-7 seasons in Tromsø), TGF leader, Master’s degree in Recreation, leisure time, well-being and Outdoor activities.
William Copeland
William has been providing weather information and teaching aurora guides for over a decade in Tromsø. His master is in Geology, specialising in marine geology and geophysics, and has worked at MET Norway and is now working back in tourism, primarily with aurora focus.
