Take your family history research to the next level!

Whether you’re a beginner ready to build skills or an experienced researcher wanting to refine your methods, our new Genealogy Research Methods online course will help you make real progress in your family history over six-month courses' duration.

What you’ll learn:

In this course, you’ll work on your own family history as a case study. With guidance from an experienced genealogist, you’ll practice essential research skills including:

• Planning – set goals and focus your research
• Analysis – interpret records, identify gaps, and resolve conflicts
• Documentation – keep clear records of your sources and conclusions
• Using different types of evidence – apply methodology to both documentary records and DNA

Course format:

• 10 sessions across six months
• A mix of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises
• Workshops tailored to your level of experience
• Fully online with recordings available — attend live or catch up later
• Choose someone from your own family history to focus on

Who is this course for:

• Beginners with at least 2–3 years of research experience (or who have completed the Society’s Beginners’ Practical Introduction to Family History course).
• Intermediate researchers seeking structure, new techniques, and confidence.
• Advanced researchers looking to revisit the foundations and sharpen their practice.

Why choose this course?:

• Structured program with clear steps
• Practical application to your own family history
• Flexible online delivery
• Personalised feedback in live workshops
• Learn from Danielle Lautrec, an experienced genealogy educator, author, and former Education Officer at SAG

Recommended reading for registrants:

Danielle’s book The Good Genealogist, available from the Society and in some libraries.

Download the Session Plan here

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Presenter: Danielle Lautrec

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