Education (Genealogical) » Online Courses & Webinars

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.

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 - Online Graduate Certificate

The online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy is the first program of its kind. It provides individuals in the public and private sectors with in-depth training in genetic and traditional genealogy, and the skills and tools required to apply those concepts to criminal, civil, and family forensic investigations.

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.

We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference

Perfect for members of the Mexican Genealogy and We Are Cousins Communities. Many of our presenters have the same roots in South Texas and Northeastern Mexico as you do, their presentations focus in this area. Even if you don't have ancestry in this area, you can apply the skills and methods you learn to research the area that your ancestors were from.

Writing Fabulous Family Histories

Join genealogist and internationally acclaimed biographer Carol Baxter as she teaches genealogists “how to write, not just what to write”. These lessons and courses are especially helpful for genealogists who are planning to undertake the University of Tasmania family history diploma.