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Pursuing Research Strategies and Skills

The first week of a new month is always a busy time at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies as another rotation of online courses opens for our students, who are pursuing effective research strategies and looking to refine their research skills. Month, we welcomed many new students who registered for a variety of courses using the discount codes offered during the RootsTech 2021 conference this past weekend. Thank you to those who stopped by the Expo Hall to visit The National Institute for Genealogical Studies’ Virtual Booth. Hopefully, you were able to claim one or more our special offers before the deadline of Friday, March 5th. RootsTech2021 was an overwhelming success for their very first, totally virtual conference with over 1,000,000 attendees from over 200 countries and territories! Thank you to ALL who contributed to their success. Don’t forget to continue to use the resources on the RootsTech website and build your playlist. So much valuable content was provided to add to your genealogy research toolbox and sharpen your research skills. So many presentations to develop new research strategies to tackle your favourite research project, or topple that brick wall. Definitely a wonderful experience for all who were able to attend, and for those who will be utilizing this resource until RootsTech 2022! The good news is that you don’t have to wait until next year to expand your online education plans. Did you discover a topic that has piqued your interest? Did you learn about a new aspect of research that you were unaware of? Explore our courses to see if you can dive deeper into that subject to pursue your genealogy research goals. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers quality online education with over 230+ courses to choose from. Some of our courses are topic/country-specific, or provide insight into research methodology, while others are skill-building courses to maximize your research time. The first Monday of a new month means another rotation of courses started on March 1st. Most courses feature 6 modules over an 8-week period, easily adapted to most busy schedules. Many courses have been bundled into packages to provide discount options. Take a look at our course calendar and see which courses will accomplish your genealogical education goals. Register today! —————————————————- Visit our website for a complete list of online courses offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Check our Course Calendar here. Follow us on Social Media: Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. *Note: Please…

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Discount Codes Extended

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies wants to thank everyone who visited our virtual booth in the Expo Hall at RootsTech 2021. In case you missed the March 1st deadline to use our discount codes, we have extended the deadline until Friday, March 5th. RootsTech 2021 conference discounts are available to everyone who is at home, whether you attended RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for these courses using the following discount codes. All Discount Codes will now expire on March 5, 2021; however, you can choose the scheduled course dates that are most convenient for you when you register. Choose ONE offer per Discount Code. Reserve your discount today! FREE Courses As a conference special, we are offering YOUR CHOICE of ONE of the following four courses for FREE! DescriptionFreeCourses Research Using Internet Tools courses provide resources and strategies to enhance your virtual research skills. These three Basic courses are foundational for anyone researching their family history online. We recommend you make these a part of your Research Tool Box. Google for the Wise Genealogist Social Media Tools for Genealogists Connecting Family Online & Virtually We are also offering an Intermediate course for those who may have already taken our Internet Tools courses. Life of Our Ancestors explores how to find and incorporate information about your ancestor’s life to write and publish your family history story – the very beginning steps to the final product. FreeCourseHowToRegister Choose ONE course (Value $89 USD) from the four courses listed above for FREE! Use CODE: 2021free at checkout. Discounted Course Have you seen ONE of our online courses that will assist you in your family history research? Browse the list of over 200 courses offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Taken advantage of our featured RootsTech discount and register for an individual course. We are sure that everyone will find at least one that is applicable to their current research projects. Choose ANY ONE course from over 200 courses at 50% off: Use CODE: 2021c50 at checkout. Package Discount If you are planning to take several courses at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, this section may be of interest to you. We have combined many courses into convenient themed packages. You can save by registering for a specific package rather than several individual courses. Choose your topic from groupings for Countries, Certificates, Records, Methodology, Skill Building, Librarianship, or…

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Discount Codes for RootsTech 2021

DISCOUNT CODES for COURSES NOTE: This Blog Post has been updated: Click HERE. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has provided online courses for both family historians and professional genealogists for over 20 years. We want to celebrate RootsTech 2021 by making our conference discounts available to everyone who is at home, whether you are attending RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for these courses using the following discount codes. All Discount Codes have been EXTENDED until Friday, March 5th! However, you can choose the course date that is most convenient for you when you register. Reserve your discount today! FREE Courses As a conference special, we are offering YOUR CHOICE of ONE of the following four courses for FREE! Conference_Promos Research Using Internet Tools courses provide resources and strategies to enhance your virtual research skills. These three Basic courses are foundational for anyone researching their family history online. We recommend you make these a part of your Research Tool Box. Google for the Wise Genealogist Social Media Tools for Genealogists  Connecting Family Online & Virtually  We are also offering an Intermediate course for those who may have already taken our Internet Tools courses. Life of Our Ancestors explores how to find and incorporate information about your ancestor’s life to write and publish your family history story – the very beginning steps to the final product. Choose ONE course (Value $89 USD) of the four courses listed above for FREE! Use CODE: 2021free at checkout. DNA_Discounts Discounted Course Have you seen ONE of our online courses that will assist you in your family history research? Browse the list of over 200 courses offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Taken advantage of our featured RootsTech discount and register for an individual course. We are sure that everyone will find at least one that is applicable to their current research projects. Choose ONE course from over 200 courses at 50% off: Use CODE: 2021c50 at checkout. Package Discount If you are planning on taking several courses at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies (https://www.genealogicalstudies.com), this section may be of interest to you. We have combined many courses into convenient themed packages. You can save by registering for a specific package rather than several individual courses. Choose your topic from groupings for Countries, Certificates, Records, Methodology, Skill Building, Librarianship, or Professional Development packages. We are confident there will be a package just…

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A FREE Course to celebrate RootsTech 2021

DISCOUNT CODE for a FREE COURSE The National Institute for Genealogical Studies wants to celebrate RootsTech 2021 by making our conference discounts available to everyone who is at home, whether you attended RootsTech 2021 or not. Therefore, ANYONE can register for these courses using the following discount code. NOTE: All Discount Codes will now expire on March 5, 2021; however, you can choose to schedule the course date that is most convenient for you when you register. Claim your FREE course today! FREE Courses As a conference special, we are offering YOUR CHOICE of ONE of the following four courses for FREE! Research Using Internet Tools courses provide resources and strategies to enhance your virtual research skills. These three Basic courses are foundational for anyone researching their family history online. We recommend you make these a part of your Research Tool Box. Google for the Wise Genealogist Social Media Tools for Genealogists Connecting Family Online & Virtually Description_Free_Courses We are also offering an Intermediate course for those who may have already taken our Internet Tools courses. Life of Our Ancestors explores how to find and incorporate information about your ancestor’s life to write and publish your family history story – the very beginning steps to the final product. Free_Course_How_To_Register  Choose ONE course (Value $89 USD) from the four courses listed above for FREE! Use CODE: 2021free at checkout. Want to take more than one course? More information here: Blog Courses Blog Packages Blog Certificate Program DRAW is now CLOSED —————————————————- Visit our website for a complete list of online courses offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Check our Course Calendar here. Follow us on Social Media: Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. *Note: Please be aware our social media accounts are monitored regularly, but NOT 24/7. If you have any questions, please contact the office directly. Contact information: 1 (800) 580-0165 Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com  LEADERS IN ONLINE GENEALOGY EDUCATION

February – New Month, New Courses

At The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, the beginning of a new month brings another rotation of online courses opening for our students. Hopefully, February has seen you returning to a more regular routine. Are you starting a new family history course this month? How are you doing with your education goals for 2021? Check the list of topics you wanted to pursue. Have you accomplished any of those goals? Remember, to make small, short-term, achievable goals that will lead to the accomplishment of your bigger goals. This will allow you to see your progress! Keep a log of your family history activities. Did you read a new book on a research topic? Did you watch webinars? Be sure to save those handouts. Does the topic require more in-depth study? How will you pursue that research topic this month? What online educational resources will move you closer to your goals for 2021? Actively make plans and add them to your calendar. Set reminders to keep you on track. Then record your activity and see where you need to make adjustments. Work towards successfully fulfilling your goals. Research + Strategies = Discoveries = Success! Make this the month to move your family history forward. Use your time wisely. Allow us to help you to accomplish those goals! The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers quality online education with over 230+ courses to choose from. Some of our courses are topic/country-specific, or provide insight into research methodology, while others are skill-building courses to maximize your research time. The first Monday of a new month means another rotation of courses will start on February 1st. You can still join the class until this Friday. Most courses feature 6 modules over an 8-week period, easily adapted to most busy schedules. Many courses have been bundled into packages to provide discount options. Take a look at our course calendar and see which courses will accomplish your genealogical education goals and register today! —————————————————- Visit our website for a complete list of online courses offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Check our Course Calendar here. Follow us on Social Media: Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. *Note: Please be aware our social media accounts are monitored regularly, but NOT 24/7. If you have any questions, please contact the office directly. Contact information: 1 (800) 580-0165 Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com  LEADERS IN ONLINE GENEALOGY EDUCATION