How-To Genealogy Learning Online: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 11:54, 12 March 2021

A wonderful FamilySearch wiki article to start with is Beginners First Step. This is a long article, however there is a summary version at Beginners First Step - Summary and Links.

It is possible to learn about genealogy records, and tips on how to find ancestors, by reading articles and taking courses online. Only a few of the instruction and courses are listed below. More sites can be found by doing a Google search for genealogy courses online.

Cyndi’s List lists sites for education.
FamilySearch Research Classes Online
Genealogy Classes
Free Genealogy Family Tree Tips and online tutorials
Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) Independent Study
Salt Lake Community College, Genealogy Certificate www.slcccontinuinged.com/genealogy
Heritage Genealogical College (www.Genealogy.edu)
National Genealogical Society Online Learning Center
Free and affordable online genealogy courses and tutorials
National Institute for Genealogical Studies

Some sites, such as Rootsweb, Ancestry and FamilySearch®, have research articles and learning centers embedded as part of their sites.

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 *[http://www.cyndislist.com/educate.htm Cyndi’s List] lists sites for education.
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 *[http://www.genealogy.com/university.html Genealogy Classes]
 *[http://amberskyline.com/treasuremaps/ Free Genealogy Family Tree Tips and online tutorials]