Introduction to Family History Research
An all round introduction to the basics of genealogy (Family History) Research. What stories might your ancestors tell?
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
appreciate why you are researching your family tree
Learning Outcome 2
understand the starting point for your research
Learning Outcome 3
realise the importance of record keeping
Learning Outcome 4
identify databases available for identifying potential ancestors, and how to use these effectively
Learning Outcome 5
distinguish the vital records available to help identify your ancestors
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Introduction to Family History Research curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Introduction to Family History Research course:
- Prior knowledge of family history research is NOT required.
- An interest in your ancestors, their stories and family history research.
- You may have started your research and got stuck, or be unsure how to proceed. This knowledge of what you need to learn or what you don't know is useful, but not essential.
- An interest in English or Welsh Family History Records. However the techniques taught in this course will be useful for any family history research, even if you don't have English or Welsh ancestors. Regular monthly updates through educational announcements cover worldwide records
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Course Instructor
Robert Parker
Expert instructor with industry experience
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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Course Enrollment
Budget-Friendly Course
Typically around $29.99
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What's Included
- 1.5 hours on-demand video
- 28 downloadable resources
- 15 articles
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of Completion
- Full lifetime access
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