Brief Introduction
Develop an understanding of genealogy and learn how to research your family tree and share the results with this online course.Course Summary
Discover your ancestors and learn how to create your family tree with this genealogy course. Explore the best ways to research your family history and share your findings with others.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use different genealogy resources to uncover your family history
- Understand how to organize and analyze genealogical information
- Discover how to share your family tree and research with others
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of genealogy research
- Organize and analyze genealogical information
- Create and share your family tree and research with others
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a computer and internet
- Interest in genealogy and family history
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Tracing Your Family Tree
- Introduction to Genealogy
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Genealogy Educator and Podcast Host
- Founder of Cyndi's List
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for anyone with an interest in genealogy. The course will be suitable if you:
Outline
- Analysing documents Welcome to the course Welcome to Week 1 The basics Documentary evidence Transcriptions and indexes What's in a name?: 'An unusual name' End of week tasks Effective searching techniques Welcome to Week 2 Research strategies Names Genealogy databases and wildcards What's in a Name?: 'The Riepenhausens' End of week tasks Using major source types Welcome to Week 3 Major source types Using sources and sources in archives Evaluating genealogy databases What's in a Name?: 'Land and sea' End of week tasks Genealogical proof and DNA testing Welcome to Week 4 Principles of Genealogical Proof Genetic Genealogy What's in a name?: 'The Patersons' End of week tasks Putting your research into context Welcome to Week 5 Turning genealogy into family history Accessing sources for context What's in a name?: 'Voices from the Past' End of week tasks Documenting and communicating your research results and sources Welcome to Week 6 Recording and organising research Documenting and protecting Creating a family history What's in a name?: 'Sharing the story' End of course tasks
Summary of User Reviews
Pros from User Reviews
- Informative content
- Engaging instructors
- Easy-to-follow structure
- Helps users discover their family history
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited interactivity with instructors
- Some users found the content too basic
- No certification offered
- Course pace may be too slow for some users
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