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Continuing Genealogical Studies (CGS)

Develop Specialized Genealogical Skills

Whether you’re deciphering DNA test results, struggling with old handwriting or source citations, or tracing ancestors through military records, successful genealogical research demands specific expertise. Our twelve online, self-paced courses in the Continuing Genealogical Studies (CGS) series help you build essential skills in targeted areas – from working with land records to researching specific time periods and ethnicities. Each expert-designed course provides the focused training you need to overcome common research challenges and uncover your family’s unique story.

 

Current Courses

Understanding and Using DNA Test Results

Understanding and Using DNA Test Results

Make sense of your DNA test results and strengthen your family tree research. Learn to harness your genetic genealogy results for breakthrough discoveries.

Price: NGS Members $75 Non-members $100

Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Documents

Document analysis errors can derail your entire family history. Learn the systematic methods professionals use to capture every clue from old records.

Price: NGS Members $75 Non-members $100

Reading Old Handwriting

Don’t let unreadable handwriting keep family secrets hidden! Master the skills to confidently read every word in those old records.

Price: NGS Members $75 Non-members $100
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African American Roots: A Historical Perspective

Discover the experiences and stories of your African American ancestors through specialized records and expert research techniques.

Price: NGS Members $75 Non-members $100
Learn to research your War of 1812 ancestors

War of 1812 Records

Find the untold stories of your War of 1812 military ancestors in records you may not have expected, from pension files and prisoner lists to ship’s logs and diplomatic records.

Price: NGS Members $75 Non-members $100
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Effective Use of Deeds

Deeds document much more than land ownership. Learn to unlock the family relationships, migration patterns, and other clues hidden in these often-overlooked records.

Price: NGS Members $50 Non-members $75
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Federal Land Records

Was your ancestor one of the three million Americans who received land from the federal government? Their application files may hold unexpected clues to family relationships, migration patterns, and more!

Price: NGS Members $75 Non-members $100

Guide To Documentation & Source Citation

Your genealogical conclusions are only as strong as your documentation. Learn how to make crafting source citations an easy, natural part of your research flow rather than a dreaded last-minute task.

Price: NGS Members $45 Non-members $65
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Researching 17th and 18th Century German Ancestors

Revolutionary War soldiers

Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

Civil War soldiers

Introduction to Civil War Research

WWI soldiers

Researching Your World War I Ancestors

Self-Paced E-Learning

NGS recruits subject matter experts, certified genealogists, and professional educators to create CGS courses. Each course is a self-paced, independent study course. Students learn and work using Canvas, an e-learning software used by academic institutions. You chose the best time to study and to learn from home, so you can complete the courses when and where it works for you.


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Enhance your knowledge with NGS Continuing Genealogical Studies.