Professional Genealogist Course
Master professional genealogy with DNA analysis, U.S. records, and surname research. Learn to turn family stories into clear research questions and deliver ethical, evidence-based reports for clients in history, archives, and the humanities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Professional Genealogist Course gives you practical skills to turn family stories into clear research questions, analyze U.S. records from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and investigate surname changes with confidence. You will learn to use autosomal DNA tools, integrate documentary and genetic evidence, and produce ethical, well-structured reports that clearly present findings, limitations, and next steps for future research.
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Develop skills
- Define research goals: turn family stories into clear, testable questions.
- Analyze autosomal DNA: cluster matches, build trees, confirm relationships.
- Use U.S. records: census, vital, court, and immigration files to track families.
- Investigate surname changes: map variants, spot errors, and trace name shifts.
- Write pro reports: document evidence, cite sources, and explain limits to clients.
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