Education (Genealogical) » Online Courses & Webinars

New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - Webinars & Video

A benefit of membership.

NGS Genealogy Courses – Three Online Programs in Genealogy Research

American Genealogical Studies (AGS), Continuing Genealogical Studies (CGS), and the Family History Skills Course.

NGSQ Study Group

National Genealogical Society Quarterly Study Group. A great tool to sharpen your genealogical skills, the NGSQ Study Group meets once a month to discuss an assigned article.

Pharos Tutors - Genealogy Courses Online

Online Courses in British, US, and Caribbean Genealogy. Instructors: Sherry Irvine, Helen Osborn, Gill Blanchard, Brian Drescher, Liz Carter, George G. Morgan, Guy Grannum.

Plan to Publish - The Webinar - Memories In Time ^FREE

It’s easy to put off writing a book as you strive to complete your research – a never ending task. This webinar will take you through 12 steps to going from Plan to Publish.

ProGen Study Group

Organized to encourage professional and aspiring genealogists to put into practice the principles found in Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers and Librarians, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. This program employs an innovative method of collaborative learning focused on developing genealogical research skills and business practices.

Relative Roots Genealogy Webinars

Research Write Connect Academy

Multipart, self-paced courses on a variety of genealogical topics.

Researching U.S. Government Records (101) $

Online course with Instructor Paula Stuart-Warren. Learn how to research the treasure trove of federal records of the U.S. government and mine the rich personal and other details they contain to compile a better picture of your ancestors and their families.

RootsMagic Webinars

RootsMagic offers free online classes or "webinars" to our users. Click on a webinar title from this list for more information or to register. You can watch or download past webinars at the bottom of this page.

Salt Lake Community College - Continuing Education - Genealogy

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

SLIG Virtual

Participate in institute style, deep-dive education from your own home with SLIG Virtual. Master curriculum through weekly live instructional sessions, connect through virtual networking and class forums, and complete learning assignments on your own schedule. Experience instruction on in-depth topics at a level relative to your needs – from our Intermediate Foundations course to the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum. Individual coursework, private study groups, and recordings of live sessions ensure you get the most out of your educational experience.

The Family History Show (UK)

Put your research questions to an expert, watch a free talk, speak to a local society, archive or genealogical supplier. All lectures and live streams will be available for 72 hours.

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors - ONLINE Course - Irish Times Training

By Irish genealogist, John Grenham. This online course provides a comprehensive guide to all the records, resources and research techniques you will need to trace your family history. It combines detailed analysis of the relevant sources with hands-on internet research to produce a personalised research plan.

University of New Haven - Forensic Genetic Genealogy Certificate

The online graduate certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy provides individuals in either the public or private sector with the foundational concepts and application of both genetic genealogy and traditional genealogy to forensic investigations.

University of Tasmania - Diploma of Family History

Using City Directories for Genealogical Research: Windows to the Past $

Instructor Diana Crisman Smith guides students through the efficient and effective use of various types of directories to locate, identify, track, and understand those listed. Each lesson includes a video case study in addition to a text with samples, hints on finding, and tips on how to use.

Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research

The Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research offers courses on a wide variety of genealogical subjects, providing

Vital Events 101: The What, Why, and How $

Online course with instructor Diana Crisman Smith. Learn to use vital events to delve more deeply into the lives of past individuals, so they are more than just dates on a headstone. This course shows how to add more “behind the dash” with lessons on births, marriages, deaths, and finally putting it all together, including text lessons, video case studies and more.