Professional Genealogist Course
Master professional genealogy using DNA analysis, U.S. records from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and surname research. Gain skills to transform family stories into precise research questions, integrate genetic and documentary evidence, and deliver ethical, structured reports outlining findings, limitations, and future research steps for clients in history, archives, and humanities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to convert family stories into focused research questions, analyse U.S. records from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and confidently investigate surname changes. Learn to apply autosomal DNA tools, combine documentary and genetic evidence, and create ethical, well-organised reports that present findings, limitations, and recommendations for ongoing research.
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Develop skills
- Define research goals by turning family stories into clear, testable questions.
- Analyse 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 name shifts.
- Write professional reports that document evidence, cite sources, and explain limitations to clients.
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