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Adventures in Genealogy Education: Elizabeth Shown Mills Ten-point Study Blueprint

Elizabeth Shown Mills wrote: "What I have to offer is a 10-point blueprint that would provide solid grounding and enhanced skills for any genealogist who is making or considering the transition from 'family researcher' to 'professional'."

Are You Ready to Become a Professional? (APG)

From the Association of Professional Genealogists web site.

Becoming a Professional Playlist - Just Genealogy - Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA (YouTube)

Genealogy.com - How to Become a Professional Genealogist

By Kathleen Hinckley, CGRS.

How to Start Personal Histories and Genealogy Journalism Businesses: Genealogy Course Template, Syllabus, Writing & Marketing Guide

A book by Anne Hart.

Join the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)

Legacy Tree Genealogists - How to Get Hired as a Professional Genealogist

National Genealogical Society - Becoming a Professional Genealogist

Pharos Tutors - Professional Genealogist - Become One, Become a Better One

Online course from Pharos Tutors.

Planting the Seeds - Genealogy as a profession

Blog by Michael Hait.

Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians

A book by Elizabeth S. Mills.

ProResearchers Mailing List (Archived on RootsWeb)

SLIG Academy for Professionals

Take your professional skills to new heights with the SLIG Academy for Professionals, designed for those working in the genealogical industry, and those seeking to become professionals. Receive in-depth instruction from top genealogy educators actively working in the field. Engage in course topics such as business management, public speaking, writing, teaching, forensics, and project management. Professional roundtables, networking opportunities, and learning assignments enhance daily class participation. The Academy will begin with a commemorative event in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and feature roundtable discussions, a closing luncheon, and the chance to research at the nearby Family History Library.

Thinking About Becoming a Professional Genealogist? | Ancestry (YouTube)

By Crista Cowan