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DNA & Genetic Genealogy Certificate

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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Our Team is Growing!

We are happy to welcome Eowyn to our team! Professional Genealogist, Eowyn Langholf, has recently joined our IIGS team. With her years of experience in genealogy research, and her great sense of humour, she has quickly become an important member of our team. Eowyn will be primarily working on the administrative side of IIGS. She will be assisting Sue de Groot with curiculum as well as working alongside Executive Director Angela Breidenbach with various other administrative tasks. You may have already met Eowyn on our website chat app where she is happy to help students with their inquiries. Eowyn fell in love with genealogy at the age of 14, tagging along with her mom during volunteer shifts at what are now FamilySearch Centers. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a lifelong passion. For over 30 years, Eowyn has explored family history as both a hobbyist and, since 2009, as a professional. She’s been the “Forest Elf” overseeing the vibrant WikiTree community since 2012, where she oversees day-to-day management, supports members, and helps keep the collaborative tree growing strong. In 2015, Eowyn served as the “Cousin Coordinator” for the Global Family Reunion alongside author A.J. Jacobs, helping connect thousands of people to their place in the human family. Eowyn is especially passionate about helping others discover the power of connection through family history. International Institute of Genealogical Studies Research With Confidence ~ Study at Your Own Pace International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical…

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