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.