Delivery Method: Online  

Have you always wanted to find out more about your ancestors but don’t know where to start? If so, then this is the ideal course as it will help you to begin building and developing your own family tree from scratch. It is also suitable for those who have already begun to research their family tree but would like to learn more about genealogical records and how to research databases more effectively.   

Course Description

Have you always wanted to find out more about your ancestors but don’t know where to start? If so, then this is the ideal course as it will help you to begin building and developing your own family tree from scratch. It is also suitable for those who have already begun to research their family tree but would like to learn more about genealogical records and how to research databases more effectively.   

This course focuses primarily on British family history research. Students will learn how to effectively search a number of subscription and free genealogical websites, as well as use and interpret the 1939 register, the census, civil records, military records and wills and probate.  Students will learn how to effectively search a number of subscription and free genealogical websites. Wherever possible, alternative free resources are highlighted; some subscription websites used are available to access for free through local public library services.