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We will move beyond basic ethnicity percentages to help you master the powerful tools AncestryDNA offers, while showing you how to pair them with external resources for even deeper insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Shannon Combs-Bennett will walk you through the AncestryDNA platform from the ground up. You’ll explore the key features (ethnicity estimates, DNA communities, ThruLines, SideView technology, shared matches, and more), learn what each tool does well and where its limitations lie. Plus, discover practical workflows for using your DNA matches to solve real family mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis three-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. What you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn how autosomal testing works and how to navigate Ancestry’s massive database with realistic expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate with Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Get a handle on every major feature—from ThruLines and SideView to DNA Communities—and learn how to use them strategically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Develop a step-by-step plan to organize your matches and identify ancestors directly within the Ancestry platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhance Your Research\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discover how external tools like DNA Painter and spreadsheets can take your analysis to the next level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow Your Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Get honest advice on when AncestryDNA is enough and when you might need to look elsewhere to solve a family mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Your Action Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leave with a personalized strategy and clear next steps, whether you’re just starting out or refining years of research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExperience Interactive Learning with an Expert\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/7682\/6792\/files\/shannon-combs-bennett-2025.webp?v=1754591906\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"114\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShannon Combs-Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e, MSc, QG, FSAScot, brings a rare combination of scientific training and genealogical expertise to the classroom. She earned her BS in Biology with an emphasis in genetics from Indiana University before pursuing advanced studies in genealogy, completing her MSc in Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, \u003cspan\u003ewhere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshe was awarded a PhD in History and Genealogical Studies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein July 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Qualified Genealogist (QG) and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Shannon has spent over a decade teaching genetic genealogy to audiences ranging from local societies to international conferences. She currently serves as a Director of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is a frequent contributor to genealogical publications. Her award-winning book \u003cem\u003eGenealogy Basics In 30 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e received a Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, and she co-authored \u003cem\u003eThe DNA Guide for Adoptees\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Handouts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLUS \u003c\/strong\u003e-Registrants receive the Genetic DNA Cheat Sheet ($9.99 value) \u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn from the community:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While our rebroadcast sessions don’t feature a live, active Q\u0026amp;A, you won't miss a beat! 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