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Beginners => Family History Beginners Board => Topic started by: MAZ1900 on Wednesday 29 June 11 22:56 BST (UK)
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Hello,
I was wandering if anyone maybe able to give me some advice?
Does anyone know the route I would need to take enable to become a professional genealogist?
I thoroughly enjoy the subject (working on my own and friends and family Family Trees) and would like to extend what is currently a full time hobby in to possibly a career path.
I have also been giving some thought to working in the field of 'Heir Hunters'.
What is the structure (ie; college/uni courses) for one who would like to pursue a career in Genealogy? Are there establishments that one would let you work for on a voluntary basis (enable to gain work experience), etc.?
Any advice (re how one would work towards becoming a professional genealogist or a Heir Hunter) would be much appreciated!
Kind Regards,
M :)
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Try typing qualified genealogist into google. Several things come up but there is some very good advice from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies - worth a read.
Regards
Lisa
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Hi
Check out this thread: http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,536926.0.html
Daisy Loo
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Thank you very much for your replies,
Much appreciated!
Kind Regards
M :)
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The National Institute of Genealogical Studies which is based in Canada and affiliated with University of Toronto (Canada) has online courses for family historians and genealogists which (they say, I haven't caught up with anyone yet who's done them) are suited to both family historians and professional genealogists.
Their website is: http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/
Prices vary according to length of course. They also have chat rooms and 'specialist' groups, according to the spiel they sent our FHS.
No harm in taking a look at their website.
Do you belong to any relevant societies? They would probably welcome a volunteer who could help with their research queries, if you wish to gain experience.
But don't expect to make a fortune overnight once you 'go public' - you have to establish your name, and your expertise, and your affordability. It's like any new business.
Dawn M