Education (Genealogical) » Online Courses & Webinars

National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair 2016 ^FREE

From the U.S. National Archives, a free virtual Genealogy Fair via live webcast on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on Federal records for all skill levels. Videos and handouts are available for each presentation.

National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair 2017 ^FREE

From the U.S. National Archives, a free virtual Genealogy Fair via live webcast on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on Federal records for all skill levels. Videos and handouts are available for each presentation.

National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair 2018 ^FREE

From the U.S. National Archives, a free virtual Genealogy Fair via live webcast on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on Federal records for all skill levels. Videos and handouts are available for each presentation.

National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair 2019

National Genealogical Society - American Genealogical Studies

A series of online courses, including: The Basics; Guide to Documentation and Source Citation; and Beyond the Basics. Each person who successfully completes one of the American Genealogical Studies series courses receives a certificate of completion.

National Institute for Genealogical Studies

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Receive a Certificate in Genealogical Studies jointly from the University of Toronto and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Online courses on a variety of genealogical topics from the very basic to the much more advanced; from general topics to quite specific research. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies was established to assist all genealogists---from family historians to practising professionals---by providing studies in a variety of genealogical topics. Education provides an important role in raising levels of personal and visible growth and in the certification or accreditation of genealogists.

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 - Online Genealogy Courses

Pharos are specialists in online family history education, providing topic-based courses both individually and as part of certificate programmes. Our excellent tutors are professional genealogists, archives professionals and subject experts with many decades of teaching experience between them. Our students benefit from interaction with their tutor in weekly “chat rooms” on every tutor-led course. Courses are short and reasonably priced, based around interesting topics and fascinating records. Mostly focused on the records of the British Isles, there are also courses applicable internationally, such as those on DNA and one-name and one-place studies.

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 Groups

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.

Talking Family History

Online events, training, coaching and consultations for family history, including DNA.

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.