Professional Genealogist Course
Gain expertise in professional genealogy through DNA testing, American records, and surname studies. Convert family narratives into focused research queries and provide ethical, proof-backed reports for clients in history, archives, and humanities fields, ready for real-world application.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to transform family tales into precise research questions, examine records from Ohio and Pennsylvania in the US, and confidently explore surname variations. You'll master autosomal DNA techniques, blend paper records with genetic data, and craft ethical, organised reports outlining discoveries, constraints, and paths for further study.
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Develop skills
- Set clear research aims by shaping family accounts into testable queries.
- Examine autosomal DNA by grouping matches, constructing family trees, and verifying kinships.
- Work with US records like census, birth/death, court, and migration documents to follow family lines.
- Probe surname shifts by charting variants, identifying mistakes, and following name changes.
- Produce expert reports that record proof, reference sources, and outline boundaries for clients.
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