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Pursuing Research Strategies and Skills

Pursuing Research Strategies and Skills

The first week of a new month is always a busy time at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies as another rotation of online courses opens for our students, who are pursuing effective research strategies and looking to refine their research skills. Month, we welcomed many new students who registered for a variety of courses using the discount codes offered during the RootsTech 2021 conference this past weekend. Thank you to those who stopped by the Expo Hall to visit The National Institute for Genealogical Studies’ Virtual Booth. Hopefully, you were able to claim one or more our special offers before the deadline of Friday, March 5th. RootsTech2021 was an overwhelming success for their very first, totally virtual conference with over 1,000,000 attendees from over 200 countries and territories! Thank you to ALL who contributed to their success. Don’t forget to continue to use the resources on the RootsTech website and build your playlist. So much valuable content was provided to add to your genealogy research toolbox and sharpen your research skills. So many presentations to develop new research strategies to tackle your favourite research project, or topple that brick wall. Definitely a wonderful experience for all who were able to attend, and for those who will be utilizing this resource until RootsTech 2022! The good news is that you don’t have to wait until next year to expand your online education plans. Did you discover a topic that has piqued your interest? Did you learn about a new aspect of…

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Discount Codes Extended

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies wants to thank everyone who visited our virtual booth in the Expo Hall at RootsTech 2021. In case you missed the March 1st deadline to use our discount codes, we have extended the deadline until Friday, March 5th. RootsTech 2021 conference discounts are available to everyone who is at home, whether you attended RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for these courses using the following discount codes. All Discount Codes will now expire on March 5, 2021; however, you can choose the scheduled course dates that are most convenient for you when you register. Choose ONE offer per Discount Code. Reserve your discount today! FREE Courses As a conference special, we are offering YOUR CHOICE of ONE of the following four courses for FREE! DescriptionFreeCourses Research Using Internet Tools courses provide resources and strategies to enhance your virtual research skills. These three Basic courses are foundational for anyone researching their family history online. We recommend you make these a part of your Research Tool Box. Google for the Wise Genealogist Social Media Tools for Genealogists Connecting Family Online & Virtually We are also offering an Intermediate course for those who may have already taken our Internet Tools courses. Life of Our Ancestors explores how to find and incorporate information about your ancestor’s life to write and publish your family history story – the very beginning steps to the final product. FreeCourseHowToRegister Choose ONE course (Value $89 USD) from the four courses listed above…

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Discount Codes for RootsTech 2021

DISCOUNT CODES for COURSES NOTE: This Blog Post has been updated: Click HERE. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has provided online courses for both family historians and professional genealogists for over 20 years. We want to celebrate RootsTech 2021 by making our conference discounts available to everyone who is at home, whether you are attending RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for these courses using the following discount codes. All Discount Codes have been EXTENDED until Friday, March 5th! However, you can choose the course date that is most convenient for you when you register. Reserve your discount today! FREE Courses As a conference special, we are offering YOUR CHOICE of ONE of the following four courses for FREE! Conference_Promos Research Using Internet Tools courses provide resources and strategies to enhance your virtual research skills. These three Basic courses are foundational for anyone researching their family history online. We recommend you make these a part of your Research Tool Box. Google for the Wise Genealogist Social Media Tools for Genealogists  Connecting Family Online & Virtually  We are also offering an Intermediate course for those who may have already taken our Internet Tools courses. Life of Our Ancestors explores how to find and incorporate information about your ancestor’s life to write and publish your family history story – the very beginning steps to the final product. Choose ONE course (Value $89 USD) of the four courses listed above for FREE! Use CODE: 2021free at checkout. DNA_Discounts Discounted Course Have you seen…

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Eastern European Records Certificate

Feature Certificate Program: Eastern European Records NOTE: Information on this Blog Post has been updated: Click HERE. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has provided online courses for both family historians and professional genealogists for over 20 years. We want to celebrate RootsTech 2021 by making our conference discounts available to everyone who is at home, whether you are attending RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for any of our conference discounts using the appropriate discount codes. Note: All Discount Codes will now expire on March 5, 2021; however, you can choose the date for your course to begin that is most convenient for you when you register. Claim your discount offer today! Certificate Programs If you are planning on taking several courses at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, our certificate programs may be of interest to you. We have combined many courses into convenient themed packages, but the main foundation of our online education program is our Professional Learning Certificates. The Methodology Certificate is the foundation in every certificate program. Choose from one of our nine Country-themed certificates, DNA Strategies, Librarianship, or Professional Development certificate. We are confident there will be a program just right for you. Compulsory courses from one certificate can be used as electives towards a second or third certificate, allowing you to complete more than one certificate without taking an additional 40 courses for each one. Our featured Certificate program for RootsTech 2021 is our Eastern European Records Certificate Program written by Lisa…

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Package Discounts for RootsTech 2021

DISCOUNTS for PACKAGES NOTE: Information for this Blog Post has been updated: Click HERE. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has provided online courses for both family historians and professional genealogists for over 20 years. We want to celebrate RootsTech 2021 by making our conference discounts available to everyone who is at home, whether you are attending RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for these courses using the following discount codes. All Discount Codes will now expire on March 5, 2021; however, you can choose to schedule the date that are most convenient for you when you register. Register for your package of courses today! Package Discount If you are planning on taking several courses at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, this section may be of interest to you. We have combined many courses into convenient themed packages. You can save by registering for a specific package rather than several individual courses. Choose your topic from groupings for Countries, Certificates, Records, Methodology, Skill Building, Librarianship, or Professional Development packages. We are confident there will be a package just right for you. If not, customize your own package relevant to your current research requirements. Choose any ONE package of courses at 10% off: Use CODE: 2021c10 at checkout. Complete List of Packages DNA Package Discount Course_Discounts Interested in researching using #DNA results? The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers two packages specifically for understanding #DNA research and matches. Our first package DNA: Understanding Testing and Research Strategies includes 4 DNA courses: Choose the…

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