Genealogy training programs

Becoming a Professional Genealogist National

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1. Are You Ready to Become a Professional Genealogist? As you think about becoming a professional, consider that it can be a wonderful career but one that may be more demanding than expected.
2. Improving Your Genealogical Skills. There are many different ways to improve your genealogical skills. The National Genealogical Society has a variety of personalized learning options available to help you learn and grow.
3. NGS Genealogy Courses – online and self-paced. American Genealogical Studies (AGS)—four courses that cover the essentials of American research. Continuing Genealogical Studies (CGS)—Additional cloud-based courses on select topics.
4. Certification. The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), based in the Washington, D.C., area bestows Certified Genealogist credentials on associates who meet its qualifications.
5. Accreditation. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Genealogists (ICAPGen), based in Orem, Utah, confers Accredited Genealogist credentials on members who comply with its requirements.

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Ten Educational Opportunities for Genealogists

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1. Boston University's Certificate in Genealogical Research. The Center for Professional Education at Boston University offers both classroom-based and online multi-week Genealogical Research Certificate Programs.
2. Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) This week-long program held each June at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, is very popular with both intermediate and expert genealogists, with many courses filling up within hours of registration opening each year.
3. National Institute for Genealogical Studies. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies in affiliation with the Continuing Education, University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto provides web-based courses for both family historians and professional genealogists.
4. NGS American Genealogy Home Study Course. If everyday commitments or the cost of attending a genealogy institute or conference are prohibiting your dreams of a quality genealogy education, the renowned NGS Home Study Course on CD is an excellent option for beginner and intermediate genealogists.
5. National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) Founded in 1950, this popular genealogy institute offers on-site examination and evaluation of U.S. federal records at the National Archives for one week each July.
6. Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) For one week each January, Salt Lake City is teeming with genealogists from all over the world attending the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Society.
7. The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS) The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies in Canterbury, England is an independent educational charitable trust, established to provide full academic facilities for training and research in the study of the history and structure of the family.
8. Family Tree University. If you're looking to advance your knowledge in a particular genealogical research skill or geographical area, then the online and independent study courses offered by Family Tree University, an online education program from the publishers of Family Tree Magazine, might be what you are looking for.
9. BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy. The genealogy programs at BYU are on-site in Utah, with the exception of a handful of free, online, independent study courses, but the well-known program offers a BA in Family History (Genealogy) as well as a minor or a certificate in Family History.
10. Take on a Genealogy Conference. There are numerous genealogical conferences and workshops hosted at various sites around the world each year, so instead of highlighting just one here, I'll just suggest that you consider a genealogy conference as a great learning and networking experience.

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Cyndi's List Education (Genealogical) Online Courses

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1. 'genealogy' on SlideShare. Slideshare hosts online slideshow presentations created by a variety of speakers. This set of search results is for any with the word "genealogy" in the title.
2. American Ancestors. Web site of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. Education. Online Classes.
3. Ancestry Academy. Free online lectures on a variety of genealogical topics.
4. Applied Genealogy Institute. A practicum-based virtual learning opportunity for intermediate and advanced genealogical researchers who "learn by doing."
5. Board for Certification of Genealogists Webinars. The Board for Certification of Genealogists offers videos of their popular webinar series. Some are free.
6. Boston University - Genealogy Studies Program. Two online courses. Certificate in Genealogical Research. This 15-week online, non-credit course is taught by an exceptional faculty who are world renowned for their expertise and contributions to the field.
7. Brigham Young University - Idaho - Associate of Applied Science Family History Research. The associate degree in family history research provides students with an advanced understanding of family history research principles and practices.
8. BYU Family History Library - YouTube Videos. A comprehensive list of free webinars and videos for genealogical education.
9. BYU Family History Library YouTube Channel. Excellent webinars, from very basic for beginners to detailed information on Law and Land Records.
10. BYU Independent Study - Free Online Courses. The Family Historian's Craft (Free)

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