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Genealogy Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the secrets of your ancestry with our comprehensive Family History Course, designed for professionals in the Humanities field. Delve into family history research methods, mastering how to use birth, marriage, and death records, and effectively using census information. Explore online resources such as FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, and learn how to document your findings accurately. Improve your data organisation and visualisation skills using software like Lucidchart and Canva. Consider ethical matters, making sure you respect privacy and cultural sensitivities. Join now to improve your family history skills!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master family history research: Study birth, marriage, and death records effectively.

Navigate online archives: Use FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com easily.

Prepare research reports: Write clear, concise, and well-documented family history reports.

Design family trees: Create visual family trees using software like Lucidchart.

Manage sensitive information: Respect privacy and cultural sensitivities when researching family history.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.