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Introduction to Family History Research

Name: Introduction to Family History Research
Rating: 8.7 (46 reviews)

An all round introduction to the basics of genealogy (Family History) Research. What stories might your ancestors tell?

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(46 reviews)

257 students

Created by

Robert Parker

8.7

CourseMarks Score®

7.9

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8.7

Feedback

9.0

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Platform: Udemy

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Video: 1h 55m

Language: English

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8.7 / 10

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7.9 / 10

This course was last updated on 8/2020.

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8.7 / 10

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9.0 / 10

Video Score: 7.8 / 10

The course includes 1h 55m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.

The average video length is 2 hours 23 minutes of 21 Genealogy courses on Udemy.

Detail Score: 9.3 / 10

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Extra Content Score: 9.9 / 10

Tests, exercises, articles and other resources help students to better understand and deepen their understanding of the topic.

This course contains:

15 articles.

20 resources.

0 exercise.

0 test.

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Description

This genealogy (family history) course covers tried and tested techniques that are proven to work for finding your ancestors; your genealogy. Regular, monthly updates emailed to students.
Based on English and Welsh records (parish registers and birth, marriage and death) the techniques covered within are applicable to family history research in any country. Monthly updates cover worldwide research.
This course includes video, slides, articles, top tips, exercises, handouts, templates, downloadable resources and further homework should you choose to undertake this. The course is structured into 7 sections: Start Here, Why Research Family History, How to Start, Recording Your Research, Databases and Indexes, Vital Records and a Summary. This course will take between 2 and 2.5 hours to thoroughly complete.
If you are thinking of starting research into your family history, or have just started this is the course for you. Delivered by an experienced, qualified and professional genealogist and trainer, Robert Parker will share his secrets for finding your ancestors.
What stories might your ancestors tell?

You will learn

✓ appreciate why you are researching your family tree
✓ understand the starting point for your research
✓ realise the importance of record keeping
✓ identify databases available for identifying potential ancestors, and how to use these effectively
✓ distinguish the vital records available to help identify your ancestors
✓ list ‘what to do’ and ‘what not to do’ in your family history research
✓ regular monthly updates through educational announcements

Requirements

• Prior knowledge of family history research is NOT required.
• An interest in your ancestors, their stories and family history research.
• You may have started your research and got stuck, or be unsure how to proceed. This knowledge of what you need to learn or what you don’t know is useful, but not essential.
• An interest in English or Welsh Family History Records. However the techniques taught in this course will be useful for any family history research, even if you don’t have English or Welsh ancestors. Regular monthly updates through educational announcements cover worldwide records

This course is for

• Those interested in their ancestors and their family history.
• Those just starting their family history research.
• Those who have just started their family history research
• Those who wish to refresh their skills.
• This course is probably NOT suitable for professional genealogists (Family historians) as it is an introduction course

How much does the Introduction to Family History Research course cost? Is it worth it?

The course costs $14.99. And currently there is a 50% discount on the original price of the course, which was $29. So you save $14 if you enroll the course now.

The average price is $17.4 of 21 Genealogy courses. So this course is 14% cheaper than the average Genealogy course on Udemy.

Does the Introduction to Family History Research course have a money back guarantee or refund policy?

YES, Introduction to Family History Research has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any SCHOLARSHIPS for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Introduction to Family History Research course, but there is a $14 discount from the original price ($29). So the current price is just $14.99.

Who is the instructor? Is Robert Parker a SCAM or a TRUSTED instructor?

Robert Parker has created 1 courses that got 46 reviews which are generally positive. Robert Parker has taught 257 students and received a 4.3 average review out of 46 reviews. Depending on the information available, Robert Parker is a TRUSTED instructor.

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Robert Parker

Professional Genealogist

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8.7

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8.7

Feedback

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Content

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Platform: Udemy

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Video: 1h 55m

Language: English

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