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Our Team is Growing!

We are happy to welcome Eowyn to our team! Professional Genealogist, Eowyn Langholf, has recently joined our IIGS team. With her years of experience in genealogy research, and her great sense of humour, she has quickly become an important member of our team. Eowyn will be primarily working on the administrative side of IIGS. She will be assisting Sue de Groot with curiculum as well as working alongside Executive Director Angela Breidenbach with various other administrative tasks. You may have already met Eowyn on our website chat app where she is happy to help students with their inquiries. Eowyn fell in love with genealogy at the age of 14, tagging along with her mom during volunteer shifts at what are now FamilySearch Centers. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a lifelong passion. For over 30 years, Eowyn has explored family history as both a hobbyist and, since 2009, as a professional. She’s been the “Forest Elf” overseeing the vibrant WikiTree community since 2012, where she oversees day-to-day management, supports members, and helps keep the collaborative tree growing strong. In 2015, Eowyn served as the “Cousin Coordinator” for the Global Family Reunion alongside author A.J. Jacobs, helping connect thousands of people to their place in the human family. Eowyn is especially passionate about helping others discover the power of connection through family history. International Institute of Genealogical Studies Research With Confidence ~ Study at Your Own Pace International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical…

True Cost of Genealogy Education

You don’t need to go $100,000 into debt to pursue your passion for genealogy. You need expert instruction, recognized credentials, and practical skills—and that’s exactly what a genealogy trade school delivers.…

What is a Genealogy Trade School?

First, let’s clarify what makes something a “trade school.” A trade or vocational school is an educational institution, operating post high school or college, that provides specialized instruction to prepare students for a specific job or profession.…

The Benefits of being an IIGS Student

Sometimes it takes a huge leap of faith to jump off the proverbial fence and dive into something new. You begin to wonder if it would be worth your time and money. You think about it again and ask yourself, “What’s in it for me? What would I gain from this?” IIGS is not just another site offering online courses – we have a heartfelt desire to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a genealogist. You can contact us via email, our website chat app, and by phone. You’ll talk with a real person, we don’t use bots or those endless phone menus that keep you pushing numbers to actually reach someone. Our student advisors are available to help you decide on what courses and certificate programs best fit your needs. We have student mentors who can help you navigate your course work, an educational YouTube channel with over 100 different videos, and a private student-only Facebook group to keep you up to date on our Virtual Meetings, course updates, and our special speaker events. Our students benefit from monthly Virtual Meetings with our instructors. These meetings give them a chance to ask questions, clarify course work, and learn new skills. Our new website is user friendly to make learning fun and easy! It includes downloadable PDFs of our course content for you to print at home, or, if you prefer, you can order it already printed from our store. Some of our courses have required reading, so to…

Course Update! Irish: Land and Property Records

Irish: Land and Property Records (formerly Irish: Land and Administration Records) has just been updated and released on our website, GenealogicalStudies.com! Our Director of Irish Studies, Claire Bradley, MA, has revised the course with the most recent information for those researching their Irish ancestors. What You Will Learn: This six-module course begins with the history of land tenure and identifying geographical locations. You will learn about land wars, reforms and regulations, as well as how to find your ancestor’s townland or location. The course continues with a discussion of land deeds and the registration process for them. You will learn how to locate deeds in repositories along with their accessibility. Property Valuation Records are explored including the history of these records. The module contains a thorough explanation of the importance of Griffith’s Primary Valuation of Ireland, including what to look for in these valuable records. The difference between several Estate records is examined. You will learn a description of their records, their history, along with where to find them in repositories. The course concludes with a discussion of some lesser-known land commissions and their records. The discussion includes a general description of the records as well as their accessibility in repositories. Each module includes a listing of websites for further information as well as a recommended reading list. Register Today! Irish: Land and Property Records International Institute of Genealogical Studies Research With Confidence ~ Study at Your Own Pace International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world…

International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer professional credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment. Visit https://genealogicalstudies.com