Course description
If you aim to delve into genealogy professionally or simply want to satisfy personal curiosity, this online course offers all the necessary information to create a successful family tree and gain a deeper understanding of genealogy.
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Training Course Content
Unit 1: An Introduction To Genealogy
- Types of Certificates
- Types of Genealogy Research
- Differences Between Family History and Genealogy
- The History of Surnames
Unit 2: Creating a Family Tree
- How to Start
- Recording Your Sources
- Connecting the Sources
- How to Present a Family Tree
Unit 3: Computers and Census Records
- Online Research
- How Computers Can Help
- Census Records
- Parish Registers
Unit 4: Births, Marriages, and Deaths
- Records of Births and Baptisms
- Records of Marriages
- Records of Deaths
- General Register Office for England and Wales
Unit 5: Other Genealogy Sources
- Professional Directories
- War, Prison and Immigration Records
- Noble Ancestry
- Research Centres, Wills, Maps and Newspapers
Unit 6: Using Your Findings
- DNA Testing
- Careers in Genealogy
- Volunteering in Genealogy
- Connect With Others in Genealogy
Course delivery details
Whether you aspire to pursue genealogy professionally or simply seek to satisfy personal curiosity, this online course will provide you with all the information you require to complete a successful family tree and understand genealogy in more detail.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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