Resources to Prepare for the Academy
Everyone takes a different path in becoming a professional forensic genealogist. Here are some resources to consider and explore.
Courses & Institutes
Books & Publications
Organizations & Certifications
Courses & Institutes
Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate
University of New Haven Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy
National Genealogical Society Advanced Skills in Genealogy
ProGen Study Group
Gen Proof Study Group
College Degree in Family History or related field
Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed)
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)
Institute of Genealgy and Historical Research (IGHR)
Midwest African American Genealogical Institute (MAAGI)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)
Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR)
Books & Publications
Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards (Elizabeth Shown Mills)
Genealogy Standards (Board for Certification of Genealogists)
Evidence Explained (Elizabeth Shown Mills)
Mastering Genealogical Proof (Thomas W. Jones)
Mastering Genealogical Documentation (Thomas W. Jones)
National Genealogical Society Quarterly
The American Genealogist
Organizations & Certification
Association of Professional Genealogist (APG)
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)