How-To Genealogy Learning Online

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
• Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) Independent Study
• Salt Lake Community College, Genealogy Certificate
  
• Heritage Genealogical College (www.Genealogy.edu)
• National Genealogical Society Online Learning Center
• Free and affordable online genealogy courses and tutorials
• International Institute of Genealogical Studies

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