I am a transitional genealogist and am hoping to make the leap to full time practitioner within a two year time frame. I've completed the Boston University Certificate Program, and continue to work on completion of the NGS Home Study Program (Graded). I'm wondering what my next educational step should be and am hoping for some input/guidance. I would love to be able to attend on-site courses, but that just isn't a feasible option for me at this point in time. Any recommendations for web-based educational programs that would enhance (rather than repeat) the programs I have already completed/am already enrolled in? I understand that there will always be some overlap in training courses. My intended areas of specialty are Civil War and Native American (New York State) research. Thanks in advance for any advice! Janeth L. Murphy Moyock, NC

Many thanks to all who responded! The input helped me on two fronts: one, I feel encouraged by the educational choices I have already made and two, I have a whole new set of avenues to explore. What a great group this is! Janeth Murphy Moyock, NC -----Original Message----- From: mrsmurphy1 <mrsmurphy1@aol.com> To: TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM <TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, Sep 29, 2012 8:57 am Subject: [TGF] Recommendations for Educational Progression? I am a transitional genealogist and am hoping to make the leap to full time practitioner within a two year time frame. I've completed the Boston University Certificate Program, and continue to work on completion of the NGS Home Study Program (Graded). I'm wondering what my next educational step should be and am hoping for some input/guidance. I would love to be able to attend on-site courses, but that just isn't a feasible option for me at this point in time. Any recommendations for web-based educational programs that would enhance (rather than repeat) the programs I have already completed/am already enrolled in? I understand that there will always be some overlap in training courses. My intended areas of specialty are Civil War and Native American (New York State) research. Thanks in advance for any advice! Janeth L. Murphy Moyock, NC The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message