Board for Certification of Genealogists
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Address: PO Box 14291, Washington, DC 20044 <br> | Address: PO Box 14291, Washington, DC 20044 <br> | ||
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Formed in 1964 to promote standards in genealogy research. | Formed in 1964 to promote standards in genealogy research. | ||
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| + | This page will discuss the steps to obtain genealogical certification through the Board for Certification of Genealogists. | ||
| − | + | <br>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.<br>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. <br>Go to the official website as shown above for details. | |
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| + | You may access a copy of the BCG Bylaws online or request a copy by writing BCG at the address below, including a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope (SASE) with the request.<br>Board for Certification of Genealogists<br>P.O. Box 14291<br>Washington, DC 20044 | ||
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Revision as of 01:32, 8 February 2012
Board for Certification of Genealogists
Official website: http://www.bcgcertification.org
Abbreviation: BCG
Board for Certification of Genealogists
Address: PO Box 14291, Washington, DC 20044
Formed in 1964 to promote standards in genealogy research.
This page will discuss the steps to obtain genealogical certification through the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
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.
Go to the official website as shown above for details.
You may access a copy of the BCG Bylaws online or request a copy by writing BCG at the address below, including a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope (SASE) with the request.
Board for Certification of Genealogists
P.O. Box 14291
Washington, DC 20044
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