Education (Genealogical) » Institutes, Campuses & Universities

Applied Genealogy Institute

A practicum-based virtual learning opportunity for intermediate and advanced genealogical researchers who "learn by doing."

Boston University - Genealogy Studies Program

Two online courses.

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah.

Brigham Young University - Idaho - Associate of Applied Science Family History Research

The associate degree in family history research provides students with an advanced understanding of family history research principles and practices. Students will learn advanced techniques, define a research problem, develop a research plan, gather information from documents, analyze evidence, and write conclusions. Students will use recognized professional standards and a variety of tools to complete research projects. They will be prepared to apply these research skills to various geographic specialty areas.

Excelsior College - Genealogy Courses

Currently offers two online 16-week genealogy courses: Genetic Genealogy with Blaine Bettinger, and Practicum in Genealogy with Melinde Lutz Byrne.

Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed)

Gen-Fed, formerly The National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR), is held each summer at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and College Park, Maryland, and is an intensive program offering on-site examination of federal records. Designed for experienced researchers, it is not an introduction to genealogy.

Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh

GRIP is a week-long hands-on institute with six or seven courses to choose in each of two summer weeks, fourth week of June or third week of July in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Set on a lovely college campus, GRIP is the only institute that offers dorm housing which keeps costs for attending very low. Please see the website for detailed descriptions of the 18 sessions taught in each course by the leading instructors in our field.

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR)

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally renowned genealogical educators. Students choose one course that lasts throughout the week. Topics range from a course for beginners to a variety of courses on specialized topics. IGHR is hosted by the Georgia Genealogical Society (beginning 2017) with courses and accommodations taking place at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel on the University of Georgia campus in historic Athens, Georgia. Begun in 1962 at Howard College (now Samford University) in Homewood, Alabama, this academically and professionally oriented institute is one of the oldest and most prominent genealogical institutes in the nation and regularly enrolls over 200 students from around the country.

Midwestern African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI)

Explore and use genealogy resources and research strategies targeting African ancestral family historians. Located at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Roots Revealed - Genealogy: Researching Your Family History Course

Each Monday evening from 16 September 2019 to 18 November 2019 with an additional date for a visit to PRONI tbc. Ballymena, County Antrim.

Salt Lake Community College - Continuing Education - Genealogy

The genealogy certificate on-line program at SLCC in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Elevate your genealogical education to new heights with the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). SLIG offers in-depth, week-long courses on topics such as methodology, standards, records groups, DNA, regional or ethnic research, and research tools. Courses are designed for high-intermediate to advanced researchers and provide more depth than can be achieved by attending a regular conference or multiple hour-long webinars. Course curriculum engages participants in multiple daily class sessions, hands-on application and learning assignments. Small class sizes maximize the learning experience. SLIG faculty represent the genealogical field’s top educators and bring high quality education and discussion to each of their students.

SLIG Academy for Professionals

Take your professional skills to new heights with the SLIG Academy for Professionals, designed for those working in the genealogical industry, and those seeking to become professionals. Receive in-depth instruction from top genealogy educators actively working in the field. Engage in course topics such as business management, public speaking, writing, teaching, forensics, and project management. Professional roundtables, networking opportunities, and learning assignments enhance daily class participation. The Academy will begin with a commemorative event in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and feature roundtable discussions, a closing luncheon, and the chance to research at the nearby Family History Library.

Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR)

A yearly institute from the Texas State Genealogical Society.

The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies

Courses, Education and Qualifications. In Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, England. Also offers a correspondence course in genealogy.

University College Cork, Ireland - Genealogy

The Diploma in Genealogy combines practical skills with portfolio based assessments designed to equip our learners with transferable skills aimed at genealogy, heritage and tourism employment. The course offers modules in genealogy, fieldwork, collection care and portfolio building. The Diploma offers participants the opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary study of the past while developing genealogical research skills.

University of Dundee - Family and Local History

The Centre for Archive and Information Studies offers a number of courses in family and local history ranging from a full postgraduate Masters to short beginners courses. Located in Dundee, Scotland.

University of Strathclyde - Genealogical Studies Postgraduate Programme

The programme is an intensive practitioner-led, university accredited qualification in genealogical studies, offered entirely online. Qualifications available are the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies.

University of Tasmania - Diploma of Family History