Professional Genealogist Course
This course equips aspiring genealogists with essential skills in DNA analysis, U.S. records research, and surname investigations. Participants learn to transform family narratives into precise research questions, integrate genetic and documentary evidence, and create ethical, structured reports outlining findings, limitations, and future research directions, ideal for careers in history, archives, and humanities.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise to convert family stories into focused research questions, examine Ohio and Pennsylvania U.S. records, and confidently explore surname changes. Master autosomal DNA tools, blend genetic and documentary evidence, and craft ethical reports that detail findings, constraints, and recommendations for ongoing research.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Define research goals by turning family stories into clear, testable questions.
- Analyze autosomal DNA by clustering matches, building trees, and confirming relationships.
- Use U.S. records like census, vital, court, and immigration files to track families.
- Investigate surname changes by mapping variants, spotting errors, and tracing shifts.
- Write professional reports that document evidence, cite sources, and explain limitations to clients.
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