{"product_id":"mastering-family-tree-maker-september-2026","title":"Mastering Family Tree Maker - September 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 30, 2026 3PM EDT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom First Install to Finished Family History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ember26216\" class=\"ember-view content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember26366\" class=\"ember-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__list__outline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop treating Family Tree Maker like a glorified digital filing cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost genealogists barely scratch the surface of the software, wasting years fighting features instead of letting them do the heavy lifting. In this hands-on course, you'll learn to use Family Tree Maker like a seasoned professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis live, three-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert \u003cstrong\u003eShannon Combs-Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll benefit from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Handouts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for one week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild a Bulletproof Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e Master file setup, foolproof backups, and clean data entry designed to handle thousands of ancestors without collapsing into chaos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster Evidence \u0026amp; Sources:\u003c\/b\u003e Link real documents, manage media without bloating your file, and use color-coding, filters, and research notes to stay organized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConquer Hints \u0026amp; Syncing:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly integrate Ancestry and FamilySearch while learning how to critically evaluate hints before adding them to your tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShare Your Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Transform raw data into stunning charts, reports, and published family history books that your relatives will actually read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy the end of this course you'll be able to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBulletproof Your Research:\u003c\/b\u003e Install, configure, and back up your files like a pro so your years of work are never lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandardize Data Entry:\u003c\/b\u003e Use clean naming, date, and place conventions to keep your tree accurate, searchable, and compatible with others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSource with Confidence:\u003c\/b\u003e Attach rigorous citations and evaluate evidence quality to build a credible, defensible family tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManage Media Efficiently:\u003c\/b\u003e Organize photos and documents seamlessly without bloating, slowing down, or breaking your file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConquer Hints Safely:\u003c\/b\u003e Master Ancestry and FamilySearch syncing, hints, and matching tools while avoiding disastrous bad merges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControl Large Trees:\u003c\/b\u003e Use color-coding, smart filters, tasks, and notes to stay completely organized as your tree grows past thousands of people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublish Your Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Turn raw data into stunning charts, reports, and family history books for relatives to cherish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTroubleshoot Like an Expert:\u003c\/b\u003e Quickly diagnose and fix sync errors, duplicate profiles, and broken media links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are launching your very first tree or looking to finally master software you've used for years, you'll walk away with a streamlined, confident system that works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Interactive Learning with an Expert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/7682\/6792\/files\/shannon-combs-bennett-2025.webp?v=1754591906\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"182\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShannon Combs-Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, PhD, QG, FSAScot, is a genealogist, educator, and award-winning author who is passionate about helping researchers build family histories that stand the test of time. 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