Description
Get the most out of Ancestry.com
February 26, 2024 - March 24, 2024
Course Summary
There's far more to Ancestry.com than meets the eye! Sure, you can search for records or order a DNA test. What about the suite of other features included in your membership?
Join Gena Philibert-Ortega and learn how to everything Ancestry.com has to offer. We'll cover online trees, finding records, hints, and DNA matches. By the end of the course, you'll be able to navigate Ancestry.com's tips, tools, and resources to build your family history.
Course Workload:
- Approx. 8 hours to complete
- 100% Online using our eLearning Platform
- 4 lessons complete with skill-building exercises and quizzes
What You’ll Learn:
- How to set up and use an Ancestry.com online tree
- How to use collections and records to find more information about your ancestors
- Tips and tricks for incorporating AncestryDNA into your family history research
- How to use the site for genealogy problem-solvingStrategies for using hints
- Best practices for adding sources and people to your account
What’s Included:
- Self-Paced Learning
- Expert Support from Course Instructor
- Video Presentations
- Interactive Quizzes
- Student Discussion Board
- Downloadable Course Materials
How FTU courses work:
- Register for the course on this page
- On the start date, log into our eLearning platform
- Access to the course instructor runs until the course end date
- After the course ends, you can read course materials for one year
- Instructor and discussion board access will also end when the course concludes, so make sure you reach out and ask questions!
Instructor Bio:
Gena Philibert-Ortega holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, women’s studies and social history, Gena has spoken to groups throughout the United States and virtually to audiences worldwide. Gena is the author of hundreds of articles published online and in print. Her books include Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra and From the Family Kitchen. Her current research interests include social history, community cookbooks, signature quilts and researching women’s lives.
