The Adventure Guide Diploma is a fast-paced, two-year course of study comprised of field trips, outdoor skills instruction, and self-directed expeditions. Courses cover a wide range of adventure activities and theoretical topics. Field trips make up 60 percent of the course load. The 60-credit Adventure Guide Diploma is comprised of 38 required credits and 22 elective credits. The Diploma transfers into the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree (BTM) or the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree for students who wish to complete a degree. The Diploma itself is also a credential recognizing two years of study if a student chooses not to continue studies in a degree program. The private sector is a major supporter of this program through training, certifying, and helping students build a network for future employment.

Graduates work for many different kinds of adventure companies around the world. There are many businesses that are either owned by graduates of TRU, or are businesses that regularly employ graduates of our training programs.