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The first and most necessary step
to becoming certified is to acquire the knowledge
and skills that exemplify the standards articulated
in the BCG
Genealogical Standards Manual. Adequate
experience is absolutely essential to acquiring
the necessary expertise. No specific program of
education is required; however, as standards rise
genealogists increasingly are finding that educational
preparation via institutes and conferences is
extremely helpful. Applicants also benefit from
studying case studies developed by certified persons
and published in national
genealogical journals to be helpful.
Certification results from evaluation
of work samples in a portfolio submission. BCG requires
different materials for each certification category.
Three to four judges
independently evaluate each application. If three
judges recommend certification, you will be certified
for a five-year period. You can perpetuate your
certification with five-year renewal applications
showing that you have kept your skills up to date.
- If you would like to see a proposed timeline
for the certification application process, click
here.
- If you would like to evaluate your readiness, click here.
- If you are nearly ready to apply, or definitely are ready to apply, click here.
- If you doubt that you will be ready to apply for certification in the foreseeable future, but would like detailed information about the standards and requirements, click here.
- If you would like to see the judging rubrics that will be in place when you submit your application, click here.
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If you would like to see sample portfolios, please see the Calendar of Events for conferences where portfolios will be available for viewing. Online samples are currently unavailable.
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