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AGI - Accredited Genealogists Ireland (Facebook)

Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) is the accrediting body for genealogists in Ireland. It maintains high standards amongst its members and protects the interests of clients.

Becoming an Accredited Genealogist : Plus 100 Tips to Ensure Your Success

A book by Karen Clifford.

Board for Certification of Genealogists

When the need arises to hire a professional genealogist, many turn first to the associates of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Certification of genealogists through BCG is based on completion of a portfolio of work that is adjudged to meet rigorous standards of competence in a number of areas, including evidence collection and evaluation, and clear and concise writing. These standards have been established and revised by BCG since the organization's founding in Washington, D.C., in 1964. The BCG web site offers: a directory of genealogists who hold board certification and are bound to a code of ethics; details on the examination process; and numerous educational articles.

Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes

The Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes is non-profit organization established in 1983 under the auspices of the Council of Maritime Premiers. The Institute arose in response to a need identified by leading genealogists, genealogical societies of the Maritime provinces, and archivists for certification and registration of persons undertaking genealogical research for the public. In addition, the Institute has a role in upgrading the quality of professional family history research in the Maritimes. Members of the Institute strive for excellence in research and encourage others to do the same. An endeavour is made to raise the profile of professional genealogical research methods and techniques.

Genealogy Certification: My Personal Journal

A journal about my experiences becoming a certified genealogist. By Jill Morelli.

ICAPGen - International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists

An accreditation program designed to test an individual

ICAPGen (Facebook)

ICAPGen Accreditation Mentoring (Facebook)

Many genealogists preparing for accreditation feel like they need a mentor. In an effort to make AG mentoring more accessible, and with the support of several fellow-AG-seekers, we've started this group.

Our Portfolio Journey - demystifying the genealogy credentialing process

ProGen Practicum

The ProGen Practicum is a program that has been developed and implemented annually since 2021, by its founder, Jan Joyce. The objective of the program is to help prepare participants for certification through BCG by practicing the main elements of the BCG portfolio. Mixing a combination of techniques, the program aims for significant improvement for each participant from giving and receiving peer reviews as well as receiving individual mentor feedback.

Register of Qualified Genealogists

Located in England and Wales. The Register of Qualified Genealogists provides, and makes public, a record of those genealogists who hold a recognised qualification in the field of genealogy and associated practices, and who may be willing to provide professional services in that field.

Register of Qualified Genealogists (Facebook)

The Register of Qualified Genealogists provides a record of those genealogists who hold a recognised qualification in the field of genealogy.

The Board for Certification of Genealogists (R) (Facebook)

The mission of the Board for Certification of Genealogists is “to foster public confidence in genealogy as a respected branch of history by promoting an attainable, uniform standard of competence and ethics among genealogical practitioners, and by publicly recognizing persons who meet that standard.”