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Got the genealogy bug? These courses are designed for folks just starting to trace their ancestry, as well as for people who need a refresher course in research methods.

Choose from the courses listed below to learn how to start tracing your family tree.

Computer Boot Camp for Genealogists: Become a Power User in 4 Weeks

Wonder what the second button on your mouse is for? Haven’t discovered the joys of Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V? Constantly asking your nephew to help you with your computer? Our Computer Boot Camp will help you work more independently and save time, online and offline. This class is geared toward absolute beginners as well as researchers who need a refresher on their computer skills.

Land Records 101

Find family history answers in deeds, plats, patents and other records of your ancestors’ land and property. Discover how to use these often-overlooked resources to pinpoint residences, determine a family’s wealth and even trace descendants.
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Google Tools for Genealogists

Go beyond simple web searches and take advantage of Google’s other built-in tools, which can be just as helpful for family tree research. This course will explore four of the tools best suited to help you with your genealogy: News Archive and Timeline, Book Search, YouTube and Google Earth.
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Discover Your Family Tree

Embark on a fun and exciting journey to find your family’s roots. You’ll learn how and where to look for information about your ancestors, as well as how to evaluate and record what you uncover.
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Tracing Immigrants

Link your family tree to the “old country” by learning how to identify an immigrant ancestor and document his or her arrival to America.
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