The Genealogist's Toolbox: From Research Logs to AI - April

The Genealogist's Toolbox: From Research Logs to AI

Course Type: Immersive

April 29, 2025 | Live 2-Hour Course 3PM ET

Stop guessing, start discovering! Master the essential genealogy tools that will revolutionize your research. Whether you're just starting your family tree or need to refine your techniques, this course will give you the practical skills to trace your lineage with confidence and create a captivating family history. 

Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert

Join us for a course that takes you through the many genealogy tools that can help you do better research. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced researcher, this course will equip you with the tools to effectively trace, document, and construct a rich family narrative.

This live, two-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert Gena Philibert-Ortega, you’ll benefit from:

• Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
• Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
• PLUS - Registrants receive the digital Cheat Sheet ($9.99 value) FREE

Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for two weeks, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.

What You’ll Learn

Ready to transform your family history research? This course equips you with a powerful blend of classic and modern techniques to uncover your roots. We'll move beyond simple data gathering and guide you towards building a rich, visual narrative of your ancestors' lives. You'll learn to:

• Master Essential Tools: From detailed research logs and insightful timelines to popular genealogy software, we'll cover the core skills for effective research.
• Navigate Vital Records: Discover how to efficiently use genealogy forms and online databases to gather and track crucial information.
• Unlock Historical Documents: Learn to decipher the stories hidden within old records, bringing your family's past to life.
• Explore Cutting-Edge Technology: Discover how AI-driven tools can enhance and streamline your research process.
• Construct a Compelling Family Tree: We'll guide you through organizing, analyzing, and presenting your research to create a lasting legacy.
  …and so much more!

How You’ll Benefit

• Save Time: Learn efficient search strategies to locate your family faster.
• Unlock a World of Records: Whether you're a beginner or have already started your search, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the vast online resources available.
• Master Search Strategies: Learn effective search techniques to maximize your results and make the most of online records.
• Achieve Your 2025 Research Goals: Analyze existing records more effectively and forge a clear path forward in your genealogy journey.

Can't make the live session? 
Register now for the recording and get guidance with 2 weeks of direct Q&A with the instructor!

• Flexibility: Watch at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
• Full Access: Receive the complete recording of the live 2-hour course.
• Comprehensive Learning: Gain the same valuable insights and skills as live attendees.
• Never Miss a Detail: Pause, rewind, and re-watch as needed.

Meet Your Instructor

Gena Philibert-Ortega

Is an author, researcher, and instructor specializing in the use of social history and material culture to tell the story of historical women's lives. She holds two Master's degrees: one in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women's Studies) and the other in Religion. As an author, Gena has published two books, Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra (Arcadia Publishing) and From the Family Kitchen (F+W Media), and hundreds of articles in print magazines and online publications. A highly sought-after instructor, Gena has taught material culture and social history at the GRIP Genealogical Institute and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and is a frequent presenter at seminars and conferences. Her professional associations include the American Quilt Study Group, the Association of Gravestone Studies, and the National Genealogical Society. Gena's current research projects focus on American cemeteries, cookbooks, signature quilts, and 20th-century women's lives.

Join us for this transformative live session and take your family history research to the next level.