[Genealib] Certified/Professional Genealogist

[Trevia W Beverly]

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
These are not 'membership' societies, but recognized certifying bodies. No one says you must be certified or accredited to be known as a 'professional' genealogist. Be sure you know the charges - as well as the re-certifying procedures and costs.
Board for Certification of Genealogists:

 http://www.bcgcertification.org/   An independent organization not affiliated with, or part of, any group. Go to the BCG website and take the self-test & read some great articles.  

$50 Application Packet - 

Categories:

CG - Certified Genealogist

CGRS - Certified Genealogical Records Specialist

CLS - Certified Lineage Specialist

CGL - Certified Genealogical Lecturer

CGI - Certified Genealogical Instructor

 The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional  

 http://www.icapgen.org/     Established in 1964 by Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (LDS) for international accreditation.  

Expensive, and time consuming. However, certainly something that one should pursue if possible. There is also the Association for Professional Genealogists that denotes a professional standing.  http://apgen.org/publications/

The decision to be certified or accredited, or just 'hanging out your shingle' through membership in the APG depends on just what you hope to accomplish and what you want to do ...  take clients, lecture, teach, write, etc.....  Several years ago I presented an all-day seminar at Angelina College on "Hanging out your professional shingle."  It probably needs a little update, but I'd be happy to share it with anyone who wants a copy (27 pgs) provided you send me a request off list and give me your name, and let me know if you're a librarian and where. and everyone else, let me know where you are located (I like to keep a little tally of where the request come from).  

   Trevia Wooster Beverly
   Houston, Texas
treviawbeverly at houston.rr.com 
   Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
   Member, Genealogical Speakers Guild
   Associate Coordinator & Program Chairman, Angelina College Genealogy Conference   http://www.angelina.edu/genealogy.htm

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Toni Raptis 
  To: Librarians Serving Genealogists 
  Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:12 AM
  Subject: [Genealib] Certified/Professional Genealogist


  Hello,
  I am looking for a program in the United States that prepares a person to become a professional genealogist.
  I know about the National Institute for Genealogical Studies in Canada.  
  Thanks,
  Toni Raptis
  Patchogue-Medford Library
  54-60 E. Main Street
  Patchogue, New York 11772


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