Irish Records Certificate
The Irish Records courses include 4 compulsory courses at the Basic Level, 5 compulsory courses at the Intermediat…
Hearth, Home, & History
Our ancestors had many special traditions for celebrating Christmas. Presents, feasts, and decorations are just a few of the traditions that have been passed on through the years.…
How Can A Mentoring Appointment Help?
Student, Judith Tracey, found the help she needed from both her course and a mentoring professor appointment. Here’s her thoughts about what it’s like to attend the International Institute of Genealogical Studies and work with a mentoring professor. “Just a quick note to tell you that I am delighted with my tutorial withLaurie James. She was well prepared, thorough and very personable. I am sograteful for IIGS support with my Irish studies. They are outside of myAmerican Records courses and my lack of familiarity with things Irish makessome aspects of some of the courses quite challenging. I knew from thebeginning that navigating the Irish Registry of Deeds can be difficult, butI was not prepared for the complexities which I experienced. However,Laurie walked me through and we did an example together, and she helped memake sense of it. I was able to return to the collection today (five dayslater) and was able to work my way through, from the index to the memorialbooks, which was the objective. You can only imagine how good that makes mefeel. There is so much information in those documents that I need toretrieve, it would be a pity to be unable to access and explore them. I amrelieved. In closing, I would like to share my positive IIGS ‘Irish experience’, bothwith Claire and Laurie with other students and those considering enrolment.Please let me know where I should post my positive remarks.” Your happy student/client,Judith Tracey International Institute of Genealogical Studies Research With Confidence ~ Study at…
Clues in Photographs: Women’s Clothing
Women’s clothing holds clues to family history eras. Learn how to date clothing in the 19th century……
Course Update – Lecturing Skills
Important Course Update – Lecturing Skills Including Preparation Part of your career as a Professional Genealogist may include giving lectures and presentations to various types of audiences. Taking the course, ‘Lecturing Skills Including Preparation’ will equip you with the skills and confidence to plan and present a successful lecture that will engage your audience. What You Will Learn: The preparation required to become a successful Genealogical Lecturer starts with looking at and developing your genealogy resume and biography. These important components of your professional portfolio are the building blocks of your reputation as a popular and successful speaker. You will learn how to build and present a successful presentation. The topics discussed include creating the lecture description, putting together an interesting slide show, and writing a syllabus or handout for attendees. The discussion of virtual lectures includes how these lectures work, the equipment required, and the pros and cons of this popular form of presentation. Other course topics include marketing your business on social media, various memberships you may want to consider, and setting your rates for speaking and covering your expenses. This is a hands-on course with time-sensitive coursework and assignments. It works on a weekly system to help students stay on track. At the end of the course, students will present a 30-minute lecture via Zoom. This course is only offered 3 times a year—starting on the first Monday of January, April, or September. Registration is currently open for our April 7, 2025 start date. Lecturing Skills Including Preparation is an…