Professional Development Certificate
This program will benefit those who wish to pursue a career in genealogy, create a genealogy business, or to augment their income potential by adding niche areas to their business plan.…
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;…
Genealogy as a Second Career
I wondered what I would do with my newfound profession. But I needed clientele… …
IIGS Student Assists with John Doe Identification
I joined the small team in late April and we used genetic genealogy to identify this Doe. We used the genealogical websites law enforcement are allowed to use- FamilyTreeDNA and Gedmatch, and used matches that have opted in to sharing their DNA with law enforcement. …
NEW WEBSITE LIVE 01 Aug 2023!
We are excited to announce the International Institute of Genealogical Studies’ new website will be going live on August 1st! …