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*Accredited Genealogist® Researchers are listed in the directory have been reviewed for competency and must agree to a [https://www.icapgen.org/professional-ethics/code-of-ethics/ code of ethics].
*Accredited Genealogist® Researchers are listed in the directory have been reviewed for competency and must agree to a [https://www.icapgen.org/professional-ethics/code-of-ethics/ code of ethics].
*The '''mission of ICAPGen''' is to advance family history/genealogy work around the world by accrediting and promoting genealogy professionals who are competent, ethical, and reliable, and to support the preservation of and access to genealogical materials.
*The '''mission of ICAPGen''' is to advance family history/genealogy work around the world by accrediting and promoting genealogy professionals who are competent, ethical, and reliable, and to support the preservation of and access to genealogical materials.
====Register of Qualified Genealogists====
The [https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/ Register of Qualified Genealogists] identifies people with a high level of education in the field of genealogical practice. Those who meet demanding qualifications are accepted into this organization and may use the post-nomial (QG-Qualified Genealogist). The four [https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/categories-specialisms/ categories of genealogical work]; research, communication, education, and other services will point to the type of help being sought and the best helpers for the specific genealogical need.


== Organizations Supporting Professional Genealogists  ==
== Organizations Supporting Professional Genealogists  ==