Intro Course Special—Discover Your Family History $29 USD!
Discover Your Family History Special! $29 USD for this course, normally $125 USD. Learn how to get started in genealogy.…
Learn Genealogy on Your Schedule – The Power of Flexible Online Education
“I want to learn, but I have family and work obligations that make traditional class schedules impossible.”
The traditional education model—show up at a specific time, in a specific place, or fail the course—simply doesn’t work for most adult learners. That’s why the International Institute of Genealogical Studies designed our programs around your life, not the other way around.…
What is a Personal Historian? Turning Life Stories into Legacy
Everyone has a story worth preserving. The elderly veteran who landed at Normandy. The immigrant grandmother who built a new life in a foreign land. The entrepreneur who turned a small idea into a family business. The teacher who influenced thousands of students over four decades. These stories—rich with wisdom, emotion, and historical significance—disappear every day simply because no one took the time to record them.
Enter the personal historian: a professional who helps individuals and families preserve their life stories, memories, and legacies for future generations. If you love both genealogy and storytelling, becoming a personal historian might be your perfect career path.
Defining the Personal Historian Profession…
New Publication from GS BOOKS
“The Genealogist’s Guide to Family History Interviews” a new release! Uncover your family’s legacy, discover hidden stories with questions designed to spark deep, meaningful memories. Capture a lifetime of history before it’s lost. This collection of prompts helps you conduct professional-grade interviews whether your research is personal or for clients. Choose the format that works best for your research style: Spiral Bound, 3 Hole Punch, or eBook. Perfect for the hobbyist or the professional genealogist. …
What’s New on IIGS YouTube?
With more than 100 videos there’s something for every genealogist!…