Genealogy Courses and Certifications

Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree

6 reviews

Develop an understanding of genealogy – how to research your family tree and share the results – with this free online course.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genetic Genealogy: Researching your Family Tree using DNA

Learn what you need to know for meaningful interpretation of DNA test results in your family tree research.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Discovering Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy

116 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Unlock the secrets of your family's long-forgotten past with this course that teaches you the research skills and methodologies of professional genealogists.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 7 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Paul G. Allen School

Valedictory - Who Am I? Exploring Life Beyond Computer Science

Martin Tompa explores his identity beyond computer science, focusing on his passion for genealogy and family history. He shares personal stories and family secrets in this engaging valedictory lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Roots and Revelations: Personal Ancestry and Identity with Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Explore personal ancestry's impact with Henry Louis Gates Jr., joined by actor Joe Manganiello discussing insights from "Finding Your Roots" PBS show.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Защо е важно да познаваш корените си?

Известният български музикант Валди Тотев разкрива 400-годишната история на своето родословие, подчертавайки важността на познаването на корените и връзката с националната идентичност.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Life of a Klansman - Investigating Race Terror in Reconstruction-Era South

Investigates a Klansman's life during Reconstruction, exploring family history, racial terror, and the impact of white supremacy in the South, with insights into contemporary racial issues.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hidden in Plain Sight - Family Secrets and American History

Explore hidden family histories that reshape American narratives with renowned authors. Gain insights on uncovering untold stories, preserving history, and understanding their impact on our collective past.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dante's Divine Comedy: Paradise Cantos XV-XVII - Cacciaguida and Exile - Lecture 19

Explore Dante's Paradise cantos XV-XVII, examining the interplay of history, self, and exile through Cacciaguida's encounter. Delve into historiographic modes, mythic references, and the redemptive power of exile in Dante's poetic journey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

METUopencouseware

Contemporary Sociology

1 review

Explore postmodern sociological thinking through key thinkers and concepts, from structuralism to post-structuralism, examining philosophical roots and contemporary developments in Western thought.

• YouTube
• 1 day 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Genealogy and Family History Research

1 review

RootsMOOC is a friendly introduction to family history research in the United States using commonly available sources.

• Canvas Network
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records

Travel back in time through Scottish history by examining early modern Scottish handwriting.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Phylodynamics and Markov Genealogy Processes

Explore phylodynamics and Markov genealogy processes to infer disease transmission from genomic data. Learn about a unified approach using exact likelihood expressions and dynamic genealogy evolution.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The Stories Behind the Bloodlines

Explore genealogy through photography as Taryn Simon captures descendants of historical figures, revealing how interconnected stories shape our lives across generations and cultures.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

The Past's Effects on the Present

Explore the impact of family history on our lives through Jacob Goodman's personal journey of genealogical discovery, uncovering genetic influences and the importance of understanding our roots.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk