DNA & Genetic Genealogy Certificate

The pursuit of genealogical evidence requires a combination of researching original records and other methodologies, including incorporating DNA to connect families and uncover ancestral lines. Genealogists interested in DNA, and what it offers need to be prepared to understand what DNA can reveal and how to interpret DNA test results. In addition, they need to be able to find and understand relevant matches. The DNA and Genetic Genealogy Certificate will help genealogists better understand genetic genealogy, but also prepare them to successfully interpret results, and continue learning about this field as new discoveries are made. To receive your Certificate in DNA & Genetic Genealogy you must successfully complete 15 Compulsory credits including the 4 that cross over from our Methodology Certificate. DNA & Genetic Genealogy Basic Courses: Methodology Part 1 – Getting Started Methodology Part 2 – Organizing and Skill Building DNA: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy DNA: Autosomal DNA – Testing for Everyone DNA: Tracing Maternal and Paternal Lines DNA & Genetic Genealogy Intermediate Courses: Methodology Part 3 – More Strategies Organising a One-Name Study Organising a One-Place Study Forensic Genealogy DNA & Genetic Genealogy Advanced Courses: Genealogy Ethical Guidelines and Standards Genetics and Medical Family History DNA: Special Circumstances – Adoptees and Unknown Parentage DNA: Methodology and Analysis DNA: Reading and Understanding Articles for Genetic Genealogy DNA: Historical Studies Note: this is a certificate program, meaning you will not receive the post nominal of PLCGS. Many students use the DNA & Genetic Genealogy certificate courses as electives for other certificate programs giving them both the post…

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Personal Historian Certificate

Personal Historian Certificate

Professional Genealogists with a specialty as Personal Historians preserve the stories and lives of their clients. If you love the story side of genealogy, this certificate program is for you.

Your Personal Historian Certificate will give you the skills to research and record the meaningful stories of past generations.Learn to use interview, photography, video, research, writing, heirloom preservation, storytelling techniques, and additional specialties. In the lucrative career as a professional personal historian, you work with individuals, families, organizations, businesses, historical places to tell their story.

You have 2 options, a personal certification for family historians or a post nominal award. To complete the family historian certificate you need to successfully complete 25 courses. These include 8 basic level courses, 10 intermediate level courses, 4 advanced level courses, and 3 elective courses.

To complete the post nominal award, you will choose to complete the full 40-course program. If credentials are important to your career, GenealogicalStudies.com can help you become a credentialed Professional Personal Historian!…

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Foundations: Methodology Certificate

Foundations: Methodology Certificate

Our students are enthusiastic about our online genealogical courses. However, many new students are unsure of where to begin. Which courses should they take first? Just as in planning to build a house, your genealogy education plan must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you are just beginning to research your family history, or you are an experienced researcher, it is recommended for all students to begin with understanding the methodology guidelines and standards used in all genealogy research. This is accomplished through our Methodology Certificate. To receive your Methodology Certificate in Genealogical Studies, you must successfully complete the required 15 courses, which include 5 compulsory courses at the Basic Level, 5 compulsory courses at the Intermediate Level, and 5 compulsory courses at the Advanced Level. You can take these courses individually, or along with your specific country-themed certificate courses at the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels. If you are considering any certificate, these are the first courses to work on as they are COMPULSORY for all of our Certificate Programs. Methodology Certificate – 15 Courses Methodology Basic Level Methodology – Part 1: Getting Started This course includes basic charts & definitions, Home resources; types of sources; records & where to find them; and useful forms. Methodology – Part 2: Organizing and Skill-Building This course includes file storage; definitions for Transcribe/Abstract/Extract; using forms; citing your sources; Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS); Proof Arguments; and creating Research Plans. Electronic Resources: Using the Internet This course includes computers/Internet basics; databases online; searching surnames; archives and libraries; Internet search tools; maps;…

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