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Why Your Genealogy Education Matters: Choosing the Right Path to Professionalism

The surge in popularity of DNA testing and online family tree platforms transformed genealogy from a quiet hobby into a booming industry with hundreds of career options. With this growth comes a rising demand for skilled professionals who can navigate complex records, analyze conflicting evidence, and deliver accurate, compelling family histories. If you’re considering turning your passion for the past into a rewarding career, the most critical decision you’ll make is where to receive your education. How do you choose the right genealogy school?…

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No More Jitters!

No More Jitters!

Conquer your fear of public speaking while building a strong tool kit to create informative and engaging presentations. You’ll learn valuable skills that include marketing your presentation, writing a syllabus, & creating exciting slide shows. Lecturing Skills Including Preparation is an integral component of our Professional Development Certificate. This is a time sensitive hands-on course only offered 3 times a year, January, April, and September.…

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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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