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Further family history
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Course Content

This course is ideal for those with some existing skills in online genealogical research and would be a suitable progression for anyone who has completed our Get Started with Family History sessions. You will learn how to use more advanced searching techniques, explore newspaper archives and probate records, and access existing family tree resources. Card collections outside of England and Wales will be used to broaden the radius of your research, and you will learn how to import and export useful family tree data between various systems.

Open Entry Requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2021 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
Some previous experience of online family history research is essential. Basic IT skills are essential.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need access to a Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone. Please bring a notepad, pen or pencil to make notes.
This course will be delivered online. You will need access to the internet and an email account. Your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Zoom and email. You will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at each session and instructions and online demonstrations

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive an ALSS certificate of achievement on successful completion of this course.

Open Progression


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06989CL
17/11/2021
24/11/2021
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday
18.40

£7.60 if your income is less than £17,374.50
Online Delivery

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