Do you know what your ancestors did for a living? Builders, farmers, fishermen, and weavers – these are some of the occupations our ancestors would have had to support their families.  English: Occupations – Professions and Trades takes you on an exploration of nine main groups of trades and professions that were commonly held by our ancestors. How did your ancestors support their families? What You Will Learn: The modules in this course will take you through where to find your ancestors’ occupations, an introduction to printed sources outlining the various professions and trades, and the ..read more

Does the thought of Public Speaking give you the jitters? Join Angela Breidenbach, PLCGS, as she shares tips on overcoming the fear of talking in front of a crowd. Executive Director, Angela Breidenbach, PLCGS, presents Public Speaking Tools for Success Lecturing Skills including Preparation is a component of our Professional Development Certificate. IIGS on YouTube Like Share Subscribe GenealogicalStudies.com Your career as a Professional Genealogist is a click away! The International Institute of Genealogical Studies offers many certificate programs to get you on your way! The Internat ..read more

Are you searching for your Irish Ancestors? Claire Bradley, MA, will kickstart your Irish Research! Claire Bradley, MA, Director of Irish Studies, has shared her vast knowledge of Irish Genealogy on our YouTube channel. From beginner tips, to pronouncing Irish place names, and using Griffith’s Evaluations in your research, Claire will have you on your way to finding your family. Visit the International Institute of Genealogical Studies on YouTube Like Share Subscribe! GenealogicalStudies.com Your career as a Professional Genealogist is a click away! The International Institute of Genealogical ..read more

We are honored to have IIGS Student, Julie McCahon, PLCGS, share this remarkable story. An Amazing Genealogical Story The POW Diary By Julie McCahon, PLCGS Genealogy. Different dictionaries will give us different meanings. I like the Cambridge version the best. “The study of the history of the past and the present members of the family or families”, 1 Although we may not know each other or met face-to-face, something may connect different families.  While we traditionally consider genealogy to be connected through common ancestors, sometimes the skills we learn serve anothe ..read more

Learn about the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Executive Director, Angela Breidenbach, recently visited the National Memorial at Pearl Harbor. She shares highlights of her visit, insights on the Memorial, and tips for your own visit in the latest video on our YouTube Channel. International Institute of Genealogical Studies on YouTube Like Share Subscribe GenealogicalStudies.com Your career as a Professional Genealogist is a click away! The International Institute of Genealogical Studies offers many certificate programs to get you on your way! The International Institute of Genealogical S ..read more

Do You Have Ancestors who Served in WWll? World War ll has been widely documented in books, movies, television series, and documentaries.  These two courses will take you through the history of the U.S. entering the war, military research including records, logbooks and correspondence, and the roles women played both in military service and on the home front. What You Will Learn: Part 1 will take you through the four theaters of war the U.S. fought in, strategies for military research, and records created in the field and on the organizational level. Draft registrations, how and why ..read more

Have you been to our YouTube Channel? IIGS YouTube Channel We have fascinating and informative videos which include interviews, research tips, how to start your Professional Genealogy career, and tips on writing for genealogy. Head over to YouTube and see what the International Institute of Genealogical Studies is all about! GenealogicalStudies.com Your career as a Professional Genealogist is a click away! The International Institute of Genealogical Studies offers many certificate programs to get you on your way! The International Institute of Genealogical Studies  ..read more

Are you curious about Genetic Genealogy but unsure of where to start? Solve the Mysteries of Genetic Genealogy DNA: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy will give you the information needed to step into the world of Genetic Genealogy with confidence! What You Will Learn: Beginning with the history of genetics, the structure of DNA, and how DNA testing has opened new doors for Genealogists, this course will give you a solid start in Genetic Genealogy. Topics discussed include DNA analysis, generational sequencing, the three different types of testing, and popular DNA tests on the market. This cour ..read more

Developing strong research skills and organizing your findings are keys to successful genealogy. Genealogists tend to amass quantities of information, photographs, and memorabilia. This can become overwhelming unless a strong organizational system is put into place. Methodology Part 2 – Organizing and Skill Building addresses the question of how to narrow down your research and explores several different organizational methods to help keep everything easily accessible. Find an organizational system that works for you! What You Will Learn: How to organize your research with the use of numbering ..read more

Find Your Family’s Military Ancestors! Understanding the history and location of wars and conflicts is vitally important when researching your ancestor’s military service. American: Military Records will guide you through building timelines, what you may find in the records, and some of the repositories where the records are held. The course also provides a list of many of the conflicts that engaged the military. Other topics of discussion include pension records, bounty land records, cemetery records, and draft registration.   Register Today! American: Military Records Research With ..read more