Professional Genealogist Course
This course equips you with skills in professional genealogy, focusing on DNA analysis, U.S. records from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and surname research. You will learn to transform family stories into research questions, integrate genetic and documentary evidence, and create ethical reports outlining findings, limits, and next steps for clients in history and archives.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to convert family stories into research questions, analyze records from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and explore surname changes. Master autosomal DNA tools, combine evidence types, and craft ethical reports presenting findings, limitations, and future research directions.
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Develop skills
- Define research goals by turning family stories into clear questions.
- Analyze autosomal DNA by clustering matches and building trees.
- Use U.S. records like census and vital files to track families.
- Investigate surname changes by mapping variants and tracing shifts.
- Write professional reports documenting evidence and limitations.
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