| Certificates |
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| The Certificate in Genealogical Studies program includes a
designation for the record of a specific country. Listed below are the Record Groups available now for study and those
Record Groups where course material is presently being prepared. Should the Record Groups for a country you are interested in not be listed below, please send us an e-mail at: requests@GenealogicalStudies.com. You may be surprised to find out that it is the next Record Group to be added! If you have expertise in a specific country, (listed or not) and would like to assist in the development of that Department or in the preparation of course material, please send us an e-mail at: requests@GenealogicalStudies.com. We would be happy to discuss possible opportunities with you. | |
| American Records |    |
| The American Department is under the guidance of Jennifer Roodzant. When discussing the records of the United States, resources for all states will be covered. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-American Records you must successfully complete 28 Compulsory credits and 12 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| Australian Records |  |
| The Australian Department is under the guidance of Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS. She is a professional genealogist, author, speaker and researcher. When discussing the records of Australia, resources for all states will be covered. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Australian Records you must successfully complete 25 Compulsory credits and 15 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| Canadian Records | |
| Susanna de Groot, PLCGS and Cheryl Levy, PLCGS are the directors of the Canadian Department. They are professional genealogists, researchers, authors, and lecturers. When discussing the records of Canada, resources for all provinces and territories will be covered. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Canadian Records you must successfully complete 30 Compulsory credits and 10 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| DNA and Genetic Genealogy | |
| Under the supervision of Jennifer Roodzant with assistance by Shannon Combs-Bennett, MSc, QG, PLCGS to receive your Certificate in DNA & Genetic Genealogy you must successfully complete 15 Compulsory credits. Excellent for continuing education credentials. | |
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| Eastern European Records | |
| The Eastern European Department is under the guidance of Lisa Alzo. She is a professional genealogist, author, speaker and researcher. When discussing the records of the Eastern Europe, resources for all geographical area will be covered. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Eastern European Records you must successfully complete 25 Compulsory credits and 15 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| English Records | |
| Under the supervision of Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS, the record courses for the English Department will naturally cover the records of England. When appropriate, the records of Wales will be included. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-English Records you must successfully complete 27 Compulsory credits and 13 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| German Records | |
| When discussing the records of the Germany, all resources will be covered. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-German Records you must successfully complete 26 Compulsory credits and 14 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| Irish Records | |
| Under the supervision of Claire Bradley, MA is the leader of the Irish Department. She is a professional genealogist, author, speaker, and researcher based in Dublin, Ireland. The record courses for the Irish Department include the records of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Irish Records you must successfully complete 28 Compulsory credits and 12 Elective credits. Once you successfully complete all the requirements, you will be awarded the post nominals PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). | |
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| Italian Records | |
| Under the supervision of Melanie D. Holtz, this Certificate program IS NOT complete, but is in process now. The BASIC level is complete and should be the only level purchased at this time. There are course in the Intermediate and Advanced level that remain to be completed. This certificate will need 25 compulsory and 15 electives to be awarded. The post nominal, PLCGS, will be available when this program is complete. | |
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| Librarianship | |
| The Librarianship Department was created by Patricia Moseley Van Skaik and George Morgan, both professional librarians, authors, and speakers. To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Librarianship you must successfully complete 10 Compulsory credits and 2 Elective credits. This program will be of benefit to those who have a basic understanding of genealogy and who are involved in the genealogical collection of their library. Excellent for continuing education requirements. | |
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| Methodology | |
| To receive your Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Methodology you must successfully complete 14 compulsory credits. This is the foundational science for ALL genealogists. Also excellent for continuing education credentials. All certificates with PLCGS require these courses. | |
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| Professional Development | |
| The Professional Development Certificate is under the guidance of Angela Breidenbach, PLCGS, and Executive Director of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. She is a professional genealogist, author, and speaker. To receive your Professional Development Certificate you must successfully complete 32 compulsory courses and 8 elective courses. This program will benefit those who wish to pursue a career in genealogy, create a genealogy business, or augment income potential by adding niche areas to their business plan. Skill-building courses are of high importance in this certificate to ensure quality results as a professional researcher running a business. | |
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| Scottish Records | |
| This certificate program IS NOT complete and has not officially been launched yet. The BASIC level is complete. There are courses in the Intermediate and Advanced level that remain to be completed. | |
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