RLP 13: Education

In today's podcast episode, Diana and I are talking about continuing education in genealogy. Benjamin Franklin said, "an investment in knowledge pays the best interest." We discuss accreditation, the importance of keeping up with new methodologies and developments in the field such as DNA, and how to go about improving your genealogy education. Learning about records, localities, and methodologies are a good place to start. We also talk about setting goals, creating an education plan, books, webinars, conferences, institutes, blog reading, and other types of educational experiences. Links Some of these links are affiliate links, where we receive a commission if you click through the link provided. Thank you! ICAPGen - The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists Guide to Applying for an Accredited Genealogist® Credential Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Val Greenwood Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide by John Grenham GeneaWebinars Board for Certification of Genealogists - Proposed DNA Standards Record Types to Know by Region at ICAPGen Legacy Family Tree Webinars Cyndi's List of Online Courses or Webinars ICAPGen Youtube Channel Board for Certification of Genealogists Webinars FamilySearch Learning Center Mondays with Myrt Conference Keeper - list of genealogy conferences and events FGS Listings of Genealogy Societies Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy RootsTech National Genealogical Society (NGS) Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) Genealogical Institute on Federal Records at the National Archives (Gen-Fed) British Institute Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research Feedly - RSS reader for reading blog articles Top Genealogy Blogs at Feedspot Geneamusings by Randy Seaver National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ) NGS Magazine The New England Historical and Genealogical Register Utah Genealogical Association Publication - Crossroads Research Like a Pro eCourse Sign up for Research Like a Pro Study Group and e-Course Email List Boston University Certification Program BYU Idaho Online Family History Degree BYU Family History Degree Postgraduate studies in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies at University of Strathclyde Studying Genealogy: A Personalized Approach - Handout by Angela Packer McGhie, CGvia Utah Genealogical Association Boost Your Genealogical Education with RootsTech 2019   Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes.