Advanced Skills in Genealogy

Strengthen your ability to research, analyze, and write at a professional level.

Advanced Skills in Genealogy offers a rigorous yet supportive learning experience for genealogists who want to strengthen their analytical and writing skills and apply them effectively. Through realistic case examples, guided writing, and skill-building assessments, you’ll learn to evaluate evidence more effectively and communicate your findings with clarity and confidence.

How the Course Works

The course includes eighteen modules that build on each other step by step. Each module includes either a written assignment or an auto-graded assessment to help you apply what you’ve learned and see where to focus next.

Four of the modules include written assignments built around provided case materials. These assignments receive personalized mentor feedback and follow clear grading rubrics designed to support growth in both analysis and writing.

The remaining modules feature auto-graded quizzes that reinforce comprehension and provide immediate feedback to help you stay on track.

Learn at Your Pace

To earn the certificate, you’ll complete all modules successfully—but if your goal is to strengthen your skills, you’ll have the freedom to explore the material and submit graded work for feedback, even if you don’t pass every component. The focus is on growth, not perfection. You’ll be encouraged to experiment, learn from feedback, and keep building your skills at your own pace. While we recommend following the modules in order, you can also explore topics in any sequence that fits your research interests or professional goals.

A Trusted Pathway to Advanced Skill

This course reflects the same high standards that have guided many genealogists toward credentialing, professional client work, publication, and teaching. The content is continuously refined to remain practical, relevant, and grounded in best practices for advanced research.