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Genealogical Accreditation through ICAPGEN (view source)
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''This page discusses the steps to obtain genealogical accreditation through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGEN).'' | ''This page discusses the steps to obtain genealogical accreditation through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGEN).'' | ||
ICAPGEN℠ is internationally recognized in setting the standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations. These examinations test an individual’s competence in genealogical research in a geographic region of the world of specific subjects. A list is provided here: http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/processprepare.htm#TopicIndex. The tests are administered by a board of qualified '''commissioners''' with many years of experience in research within the tested areas. Professional | ICAPGEN℠ is internationally recognized in setting the standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations. These examinations test an individual’s competence in genealogical research in a geographic region of the world of specific subjects. A list is provided here: http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/processprepare.htm#TopicIndex. The tests are administered by a board of qualified '''commissioners''' with many years of experience in research within the tested areas. Professional credentials provide benefits to both the genealogical community and the individual and greatly improve and enhance genealogical research as a whole. | ||
<br>Here is a brief outline of the five (5) main steps to acquire accreditation. <br>'''Step 1:''' Decide which region or subject area you wish to accredit in. For a list of areas, please visit http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/process.htm and click “'''Current Areas of Testing'''.” | <br>Here is a brief outline of the five (5) main steps to acquire accreditation. <br>'''Step 1:''' Decide which region or subject area you wish to accredit in. For a list of areas, please visit http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/process.htm and click “'''Current Areas of Testing'''.” | ||
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<br>'''Step 3''': Fill out the application form and experience tables, which can be found at http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/process.htm (see step 3, “experience file”). The combination of the application and the research problem need to reflect an individual’s in-depth knowledge and experience about the records of the chosen region or subject area. These records can be from the Family History Library collection as well as other record collections. | <br>'''Step 3''': Fill out the application form and experience tables, which can be found at http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/process.htm (see step 3, “experience file”). The combination of the application and the research problem need to reflect an individual’s in-depth knowledge and experience about the records of the chosen region or subject area. These records can be from the Family History Library collection as well as other record collections. | ||
<br>'''Step Four''': Written Exam. Once the application and the four-generation project are accepted you will be notified to set a date to take an 8-hour open book written exam.<br> | <br>'''Step Four''': Written Exam. Once the application and the four-generation project are accepted you will be notified to set a date to take an 8-hour open book written exam.<br> | ||
'''Step Five''': Oral Review: Once you have passed the exam, you will have a 1 to 3 hour oral evaluation of the written exam, your four generation project and any | '''Step Five''': Oral Review: Once you have passed the exam, you will have a 1 to 3 hour oral evaluation of the written exam, your four generation project and any weaknesses that were noticed in your research methodology to provide you with an opportunity to strengthen any weak areas. | ||
<br>To learn more about this | <br>To learn more about this process along with ICAPGEN℠ itself and a list of current commissioners, Accredited Genealogist professionals, and the latest news of ongoing and upcoming events, please visit [http://www.icapgen.org www.icapgen.org].<br> | ||
[[Category:Accreditation]] | [[Category:Accreditation]] | ||