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.…
MyHeritage Announcement!
MyHeritage has added 1.2 Billion Records to their Database!…
Updated Canadian Wills Course
Ancestor’s wills and estate records aren’t always easy to find. We’re here to help you stop the endless searching so you can find these important documents with confidence!…
A Stellar Review
We love to hear from our students! Many of our students share positive comments and reviews online about our courses and instructors. This week we received a 5 Star review from one of our students, Judith T., that is so heartwarming we decided to share it. Judith has been studying genealogy with IIGS for over 20 years. She has also purchased several mentoring sessions with our instructors. This is what Judith’s review says: “Outstanding experience with mentoring sessionsI have now purchased four 30-minute mentoring sessions with three different instructors at IIGS. They were a great value and met the highest professional standards. To ensure I got the most from each session, I wrote down and submitted my questions beforehand. In every instance, my questions were thoroughly answered. All mentors were knowledgeable , had prepared in advance, and each offered suggestions and links for further self-exploration. I am strictly a family historian and my searches have taken me around the globe. Whether it was reviewing my work to ensure I hadn’t missed important sources, figuring out obscure land records, learning how to navigate a complex database, or helping prepare a research plan for an offshore trip, in each case my experience was exceptional. I have since met and worked with professional genealogists in other institutions, and my experience with the mentors at IIGS ranked among the very best. My investment and experiences were excellent.“ Thank you, Judith, for the great review! At IIGS we strive to give our students an excellent…