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Showing posts with label scottish genealogy course. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scottish genealogy course. Show all posts

Friday, 7 April 2017

NEW eCOURSE - SCOTTISH GENEALOGY BOOT CAMP

I have launched a new online course for Scottish genealogy learning. These eCourses use a combination of text and video to enhance your learning experience. 




BOOT CAMP is a three week, intensive learning course that covers:

  • Getting Started
  • Using the ScotlandsPeople's Website
  • Legitimacy
  • Scottish Marriages
  • Scottish Naming Pattern
  • Filling Your Scottish Genealogy Toolbox
  • Digging Deeper
  • Beyond ScotlandsPeople
  • Brick Wall Busters
  • Researching in Local Archives
  • Resources at the National Archives of Scotland
  • Resources at the National Library of Scotland
  • Court Records
  • Asylum Records
  • Poor Law Records
  • Preparing for a Genealogy Research Trip to Scotland

You do not need to have any prior experience researching Scottish ancestors, but should know what part of Scotland your ancestors were from. 

To register for this course, the Beginner's Course or the Digging Deeper course, visit the website at:

https://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/courses.html


Sunday, 19 February 2017

New eCourses Launched!

After two years in the making, I have finally created and launched two online eCourses for Scottish genealogy research. These courses will allow you to learn about researching your Scottish ancestors from the comfort of your home or office. 

INTRODUCTION TO SCOTTISH GENEALOGY


In this beginner level course, you will learn:
  • places to reach out to others researching your ancestors
  • using the ScotlandsPeople website
  • citing your sources
  • legitimacy, irregular marriages and the Scottish naming pattern
  • building a genealogy toolbox for Scottish research

The first 25 people who register for this course can receive a 10% discount by using the coupon code "getstarted10" at checkout. 


DIGGING DEEPER IN
SCOTTISH GENEALOGY RESEARCH


In this second level course, you will learn:
  • strategies for breaking through brick walls
  • records available in Scottish libraries and archives
  • court records
  • asylum records
  • poor law records
Both courses use a combination of text and video for a well rounded learning experience. 


Monday, 12 December 2016

Looking for an Online Course on Scottish Genealogy?


The Scottish Genealogy Research Strategies course from FamilyTree University begins today! It is self directed, so missing a day or two won't put you behind. The course is interactive and runs for 4 weeks. 

Hope to see you online!

To register: https://www.familytreeuniversity.com/courses/scottish-genealogy-101

Saturday, 9 July 2016

Scottish Genealogy Research Course

Once again, I will be instructing the Scottish Genealogy Research Course being offered by Family Tree University.

The course is quite comprehensive and runs 4 weeks from July 18 - Aug 12. There is ample opportunity to receive instructor feedback and to ask questions about your research.


This course has been quite popular in the past. Don't miss out. You can register at:
https://www.familytreeuniversity.com/courses/scottish-genealogy-101

I look forward to meeting you online and sharing in your genealogy learning.


Monday, 15 February 2016

Scottish Genealogy Research 101 - Family Tree University

ARE  YOU READY TO LEARN??


Beginning Monday, February 15th, I will be the instructor for Family Tree University's Scottish Genealogy Research 101's online course.

The course covers:
  • ·         Getting Started
  • ·         Navigating the ScotlandsPeople Website
  • ·         Digging Deeper with Scottish Libraries and Archives
  • ·         Emigration
    Each student will get 20 free credits to use on the ScotlandsPeople website to practice what they learn.

The course allows interaction between students and with the instructor. 

To register: