The Society's Certificate in Genealogical Research is a skills assessment program, designed for those with more than three years family history research experience and who have gained at least some elementary research skills and a broad, even if basic, knowledge of resources available.

About the Skills Assessment

The program consists of 8 assignments plus an online exam undertaken across the year.

For each assignment, you will be given the outline of what is required, together with some guidance to consider in preparing your submission. The assignments have been carefully selected to reflect the sorts of skills needed by genealogists and the program is essentially practical exercises in self-directed learning from experience.

To complete the assessments, you are expected to extend your research beyond what can be found on the internet and to use local libraries and family history society collections, either in-person or remotely where possible. 

Induction Webinar

Upon enrolment, your confirmation email will contain Zoom details for the Induction Webinar which will be held on Monday 22 February 2027 at 7pm AEDT. This session will be recorded so that you can watch it live or catch up later.

2027 Certificate Handbook

Certificate Regulations - March 2025