Genealogy Chat

Just a thought Can anyone advise as to what sort of qualifications could be attained and where one would study to become a genealogist - family history is so addictive - either ones own or somebody elses - that it could be enjoyable to learn something that you could attain some sort of qualification for. Does all that make any sense to anybody??

The Institute of Heraldic Studies in Canterbury do courses. There are lots of study weekends, organised by people like the Society of Genealogists and various universities have in the past offered courses, though these seem to be increasingly curtailed. Organisations like WEA may offer evening classes. Alternatively, your local family history society will have a programme of talks, conferences etc.

Ann Yes there is a qualification I think from the Society of Genealogists. But I also think there are various courses that various universities run on local history etc which might be useful. nell

Found this by googling: Courses, Education and Qualifications The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies is an independent educational charitable trust, established to provide full academic facilities for training and research in the study of the history and structure of the family. Clearly defined routes enable students to reach the level of qualification required for competent practice in the profession of genealogy. Day and Residential Courses Evening/Afternoon Courses Correspondence Course Qualifications The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies 79-82 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BA, England Tel: +44 (0)1227 768664 - Fax: +44 (0)1227 765617 - Contact us Last updated : 22 October 2004 13:30 Designed and hosted by Canterbury Web Services nell

Ann - coincidentally my sister and I were discussing this at the weekend and on searching the internet came up the Institute others have mentioned here. I wondered if there were any degree courses. If you find out any other info please let me know.

Ann, You really have got hooked now, join the club. It seems llike only last week when you new to the boards, you realise that your life will never be the same now. Linda

Wow Only popped off site to have yet another nosey through ancestry and lol you are all with me again Thanks nell will look into that Linda - yes well and truly hooked now Karen - will let you know what I find out - preferably corres course as bit cold out at moment Brenda for a thicko like me what is WEA Linda noticed on another thread yesterday - hubby going away - lucky you - no-one to say 'dont you think you done enough now for one night' lol Ann

I was hoping you wouldn't ask that, Ann. I THINK it stands for Workers Educational Association. It's the only organisation in my area that runs interesting courses, but most of them are during the day.... when I'm at work!

Brenda I'll investigate that tomorrow - time flies when you are having fun so I may be forced off here shortly when hubby realises the time - unless he's fallen asleep downstairs - thats the norm Ann

Dee Off work tomorrow - will start investigating Thanks again Ann