Available Genealogy Courses Online

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  Prussian Genealogy: Strategies and Success Stories (On-Demand Webinar)

  Journey back in time with Stephen Wendt, MLIS, of Roots Quest, to explore the rich history of Prussia, a region that now encompasses parts of modern Germany and Poland.

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  Find Your Canadian Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide to Online Reseearch (On-Demand Webinar)

  Many of the most important resources for Canadian genealogy are now online. In this webinar, you’ll get a tour of the best websites for researching your ancestors north of the 49th parallel.

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  Ancestry's Hidden Gems (On-Demand Webinar)

  Join Gena Philibert-Ortega and learn how to get up to speed on Ancestry’s new look, tools, and features! Whether you’re an Ancestry veteran or a new user, this presentation will teach you how to make the most of the world’s biggest genealogy website.

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  Find Your Virginia Ancestors (On-Demand Webinar)

  Join Shannon Combes-Bennet and learn how to explore key Virginia records from every era, from colonial beginnings to the modern day. Navigate these vast collections to find your ancestors' stories and weave them into your unique family history.

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  How to Choose the Right Genealogical Software Program (On-Demand Webinar)

  Join Jennifer Warner for a deep dive into genealogy software with an overview of several genealogical software programs, discuss the positives and negatives of each, and highlighting where and how to purchase them.

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  How Local History Brings Your Genealogy to Life (On-Demand Webinar)

  Embark on a journey into the past! Join Dr. Kimberly Nagy and learn how local histories provide clues to uncover biographical information about your ancestors.

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  Finding Your Family with DNA Testing (On-Demand Webinar)

  In this on-demand webinar you’ll learn how adoptees and others can find their biological parents and siblings through DNA testing.

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  Master Ancestry.com in 4 Weeks - June 2024

  Take full advantage of Ancestry.com's database, trees, and tools to find your ancestors. This mega-genealogy website is the go-to source for searches and DNA tests, but there's far more to the site than meets the eye.

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  Organize Your Genealogy Research - April 2024

  Getting your family history research organized is essential to keeping track of your ancestors and building a strong family tree. This online genealogy course will rescue you from unhelpful habits & get your workspace—virtual or physical—tidy again.

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  Get Started with DNA: From Testing to Results - April 2024

  If you’ve ever wondered what your DNA says about your family history, this course is for you! You’ll discover just how you can solve family mysteries with the help of a DNA test.

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  Become a 20th Century Census Expert - April 2024

  Join instructor Gena Philibert-Ortega in this in-depth course on 20th Century census records. Learn how each census reflects American society, how to mine each entry for important details, and how to combine entry for important details.

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  Great Scots! Find Your Scottish Ancestors - April 2024

  Learn how to research and find records of your Scottish family history.

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  Become a FamilySearch.org Power User - April 2024

  Learn how to use FamilySearch.org, the world's biggest free genealogy search database, to the fullest in this 4-week Family Tree University course. You'll learn search tricks for targeting the records and collections relevant to your family history.

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  Write Your Family History - March 2024

  There are plenty of reasons why you should write your family history. Whether you’re writing to honor your ancestors or give shape to your research, in this 4-week course, we’ll give you the tools to make writing your family history painless.

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  Exploring German Genealogy - March 2024

  In this 4-week course, join Stephen Wendt as he helps you track your German ancestors, starting in the United States, heading across the Atlantic, and landing in their village of origin in their home country.

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  Finding Your Female Ancestors - March 2024

  In this 4-week course, take your female ancestors from unknown to known by learning research techniques that will help you find records in which women are often mentioned.

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  Mastering Family Tree Maker - March 2024

  Do you want a program that allows you to keep track of your family history research in one place? Whether you’re new to genealogy or you’ve been doing it for years, Family Tree Maker software* is a great way to grow and preserve your family tree.

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  Make a Family History Photo Book in Three Days - March 2024

  You can make a family history book in 3 days! In this workshop, you will learn how to make a 20-page photo book using a combination of photographs, documents, and text to tell their ancestors’ stories.

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  Newsworthy Genealogy: Find Your Ancestors with Historical U.S. Newspapers - February 2024

  During this four-week course, you will be immersed in historical U.S. Newspapers. In addition to learning what types of newspapers exist and how to find them (online and off), you will discover what they can tell you about your ancestors.

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  Researching African American Ancestors - February 2024

  In this 4-week course, join instructor Shamele Jordon and learn how to trace the lives of your African American ancestors. While this research is very similar to that of other groups, it changes dramatically prior to 1870.

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  Find Your Scandinavian Ancestors - February 2024

  Learn how to search for your family history in Scandinavian countries. Genealogists with ancestry in Denmark, Sweden and Norway will learn the history and geography of each country, their terms and language, and how to research patronymic names.

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  6 Ancestors in 6 Days - February 2024

  Explore your ancestry in this 6-day, hands-on, intensive course guided by expert instructor, Lisa Alzo.

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  Source Citations for Successful Genealogy - January 2024

  In this online course, learn how to cite sources successfully and practice the whole source documentation process for genealogy, as well as study examples of different types of sources.

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  GenealogyBreakthrough: Organize with Purpose - 2024

  Through this workshop, you’ll learn how to cut through all of that clutter by streamlining your research and organizing your files. By the end, you’ll be able to clearly document your progress and create a research plan for the coming year.

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  Master Ancestry.com in 4 Weeks - February 2024

  Take full advantage of Ancestry.com's database, trees, and tools to find your ancestors. This mega-genealogy website is the go-to source for searches and DNA tests, but there's far more to the site than meets the eye.

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Workshops and courses are available after purchase for a period of one year.