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Association of Professional Genealogists
The Association of Professional Genealogists, established in 1979, is an international organization that supports professionals in genealogy-related businesses. APG encourages genealogical excellence, ethical practice, mentoring and education. The organization also supports the preservation and accessibility of records useful to the fields of genealogy and history. Members of APG agree to abide by a code of ethics (www.apgen.org/ethics) in their profession.
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Becoming an Accredited Genealogist : Plus 100 Tips to Ensure Your Success
A book by Karen Clifford.
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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.
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BCG SpringBoard: News and Notes
The blog of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®.
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The Genealogical Proof Standard
Applications for certification are judged on whether they meet the standards delineated in the BCG Genealogical Standards Manual. All of its seventy-four standards contribute to the level of credibility in genealogy called the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). As a result, genealogists who are certified have demonstrated their ability to do work that meets the GPS.
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Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes / Institut généalogique des provinces Maritimes
Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides certifications for Canada Maritimes provinces research.
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ICAPGen - International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists
An accreditation program designed to test an individual’s competence in genealogical research was developed by the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the mid-1960s. In 2000, the Family History Department transferred their sponsorship of the Accreditation Program to the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen).
