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This group is for students taking courses or working on the Certificate for American Records from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies.
Website: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?certificateID=10
Location: The International Institute of Genealogical Studies
Members: 172
Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2023
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Keeping in Touch
Started by Cheryl Levy PLCGS Jan 12, 2023. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Do you have a question about your courses or your research? Communication is so important in genealogy. At the Institute, there are various ways you can communicate with us. For more details:…Continue
Foundations: American Certificate Course Order
Started by Cheryl Levy PLCGS Jan 7, 2023. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Many new students are unsure of where to begin. Which courses should you take first? It is recommended for all students to begin with understanding the methodology guidelines and standards used in…Continue
Introducing myself
Started by Laurel Page Brown. Last reply by Gaynol Fales PLCGS Sep 30, 2021. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My name is Laurel Brown and I live in Indian Trail, NC just outside of Charlotte. I started doing genealogy over 40 years ago, but have had many starts and stops along the way. Over the last few…Continue
Thank you for adding me.
Started by Mary Jane Mitchell. Last reply by Sara N Martin Apr 13, 2021. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Thank you for adding me. I am just learning about Genealogy Wise in the social media class. I am Mary Mitchell. I am 41. Between my husband and I we have eight girls. They are ages 21 to 10. I will…Continue
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Comment by Beverly Duncan on March 10, 2020 at 8:35pm
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Hi, I'm Beverly Duncan and I started my studies with the National Institute in 2012 and finished both my American Certificate and my English Certificate in 2015. Since then I have taken various other classes just to update or to study some of the subjects I've never taken. I really enjoy taking these courses. I've also taken the Boston University course and the Excelsior College course. ProGen was another challenge that I loved taken. There is so much information out there for us if we just reach out for it. I'm looking forward to learning some new things on here. You always learn something in a group like this..
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Comment by Angela Harris on January 31, 2020 at 3:54pm
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It's great that you're taking the Professional courses now! They were just rolling them out as I was nearing the end of my certificate program. I'm sure they're very helpful. :)
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I have an interest in forensic genealogy, especially probate and dual citizenship, although I learned about a few other areas that interest me, too, after attending Catherine Desmarais' Forensics course at GRIP this past summer. I'm planning to go back this year for Part II - can't wait!
Since I live in NH, I also have been thinking about French-Canadian and Colonial/Mayflower research -- although it seems like there are a lot of folks already covering that ground. We'll see!
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Comment by Gaynol Fales PLCGS on January 30, 2020 at 5:06pm
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Yes, I'd been looking at the background of some BCGs and saw ProGen. That's included on my pre-business plan as continued training. Have you settled on a a niche? I've some ideas but haven't picked a starter.
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How exciting - the end is near! Finishing a certificate is a great accomplishment! I agree - there's much more to being a professional genealogist than I would have thought, too. I'm still working on getting my business started, actually - lol. I did ProGen this past year, and that was really helpful. If you're interested in becoming a professional, I would recommend it, especially if you're thinking of BCG certification.
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I have one more compulsory to complete my Am Rec cert. Have half the Professional courses finished. Hope to start a business but I'm thinking it might be better to hold off to take a year to solidify my skills. There’s so much involved in becoming a serious genealogist. I'd no idea when I started down this path. Talk about jumping into the deep end of the pool! I'm interested in Canadian too. I plan to take those courses bit by bit to keep learning.
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Hi Gaynol and Ginger! I'm in New Hampshire. I, too, would like to see this board be more active. I finished my American certificate a few years ago, but I'd like to do another one soon - maybe Canadian. :)
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Hi Ginger, not from WI but it's nice to see someone else here :-) .
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Comment by Ginger Muenster on January 28, 2020 at 2:48pm
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Hi All, I have been working on my studies at Genealogical Studies for awhile now, almost done, just finishing up some electives.
Anyone from Wisconsin? Appleton area. I know this is not an active group, but just checking.
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Hi Donna and Steve. Glad to hear you are looking for participation. I joined, looking to be in a group that wasn't on Facebook. It's not as active as I'd like it to be. Maybe we can shake the tree a bit and find others who want to discuss.
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