Take your research back before the 18th century and learn about the sources and research techniques used by professional genealogists. By the end of the twelve weeks you’ll be taking your family tree further back, using complex records, managing source citations like a pro, applying advanced problem-solving techniques to your current mysteries, and be ready to really understand the incredible historic documents available both on and offline.

Our 12-week course covers:

• Church court records
• Getting around Latin - practical tips when Latin is a problem
• 17th century records
• Title deeds - records of land and property ownership
• Introduction to heraldry for genealogists
• Researching before parish records
• Using autosomal DNA in family history
• Manorial records and customs
• Chancery and Equity courts
• Tracing living people
• Writing & publishing your family history research
• Tying it all together and next steps

What's Included?

• A 12-week course delivered over Zoom by an array of expert genealogists
• Access to recordings enabling you to catch up or re-watch for 2 weeks after the end of the course
• Access to Q&A sessions with our expert tutors
• Downloadable and printable handouts containing vital lessons and tips from each of the sessions
• Recommended further resources, such as reading lists
• The chance to meet like-minded people and access to our members-only community, making it easy to keep in touch with fellow learners after the course
• Access to Stage 1 to 3 Skills Courses Facebook Group, a space specifically for both past and present learners

Who should attend the Stage 3 series of classes?

Stage 3 is designed for those with experience of genealogical research and the basic records or those who have attended the Stage 2 course. You may be considering a career in genealogy or it could be a serious hobby. 

To maximise learning from the ‘Working with Autosomal DNA Results’ session, you will have ideally taken at the very least an Ancestry DNA test.