Enrollment options
Note: This course requires compulsory materials to be ordered. The book is available at GenealogyStore.com
- Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Professional Genealogy: A manual for researchers, writers, editors, lecturers and librarians (2001; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 2012).
Optional Print Course Material: Business Skills: Career Development: Choosing a Niche - Part 2
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Finding your niches in the business of genealogy is something discovered over time. As new opportunities in the business present themselves, you will be faced with choices about which direction to take. Learn about additional niche opportunities in this course including Historian, Organizer, Social Media Marketer, Coach, and explore additional niches on your own based on what you have learned throughout the course. Use this knowledge to continue to grow your genealogy business.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Board for Certification of Genealogists Code of Ethics and Conduct
Introduction to Choosing a Niche
Self-Analysis: Are you Ready to Add Income Streams?
HISTORIAN CAREER
What Is A Historian?
Who Needs This Service?
Historian As A Teacher
Historian As A Personal Historian
Historian As A Writer
Create Your Own Job
Professional Organizations
Marketing
MODULE 2
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER
Self-Analysis: Do you have what it takes to be a Professional Organizer?
Introduction
What is a Professional Organizer?
Who needs this service?
Services
Professional Organizations & Education
Marketing
MODULE 3
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETER
Introduction
Self-Analysis: How Social Media Savvy Are You?
Show What You Know
Who Needs This Service?
Social Media Platforms
Create The Paperwork
Additional Resources
MODULE 4
COACHING
Introduction
Self-Analysis: Do You Have the Skills to be a Coach?
Skill Development
Who needs this service?
Coaching Online Versus In-Person
Education
Professional Organizations
MODULE 5
ADDITIONAL INCOME OPTIONS
Introduction
Option 1: Book Dealer
Option 2: Lecturer
Option 3: Photograph Expert and Photographer
Additional Resources
MODULE 6
ASSESSING ALL THE OPTIONS
Introduction
Step 1: Examine All Your Goals
Step 2: Break Down the Goals
Step 3: Break Down Further
Creating New Opportunities for Income