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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Furthering Your Genealogical Education



Online Genealogy Education




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Here's a short list of places to go on the internet for Genealogy Education.  This list is not the end all-be all list of offerings, however it does showcase the most popular places to get additional training.

    • $2850(2018 Prices-for a 40 course package) 40 courses beginner, intermediate and advanced courses after completion you are awarded Postnomial Designation PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies)
      • Multiple courses specializing in several countries
      •         • American Records
      •         • Australian Records
      •         • Canadian Records
      •         • English Records
      •         • German Records
      •         • Irish Records
      •         • Librarianship
      •         • Methodology
      •         • Professional Development
      •         • Scottish Records


  • NGS -yearly membership $70, some courses are offered to non members at a higher price, prices listed are for members

    •  Family History Skills 
      • free as a ngs member 

  • Boston University

    • Genealogy 101--13 lessons 28 exams 9 hours of time .9 CEUs
      • $50 no certificate /
      • $75 with CEU certificate

  • Future Learn  offered by University of Strathclyde Glasgow

    • Free- no certificate  
    • $99 to upgrade for certificate

    • various classes range in price from $29.99-$199.99