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Track	Class Name…see Detailed Description & Dates Above	Class Format	Class Length
Genealogists’ Tool Box	Basic 2 — Search Strategies Using Google	Workbook	On Demand
	Basic 3 — Organize Your Genealogy Research	Workbook	On Demand
	Basic 6 — Cite Your Sources	Workbook	On Demand
Using JewishGen	TBA
Using JewishGen	TBA
U.S. and Canada Research	Fundamentals I: Fresh Start Fundamentals II: The Gift of Planning for Genealogical Success Fundamentals III: Work Smart Fundamentals IV: Prove It!	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks each course
	US Research Guide I	Home Study	On Demand
	US Research Guide II	Home Study	On Demand
	Jewish in Jewish Genealogy (The Jewish Immigrant Experience in U.S)	Home Study	On Demand
	Canadian Research - Marion Werle	Online	Free
	New York Research	Personal Mentoring	TBA
European Research	Research in Galicia	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks
	Research in Latvia/Kaunas	Personal Mentoring	TBA
	Basic 4 — Using the Belarus SIG Website	Workbook	Free Download
	Research in Belarus	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks
	Research in South Africa	Personal Mentoring	On Demand
Genealogists’ Research Skills	Independent Study: Create your own project	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks
	Brick Wall or Dead End	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks
	Writing Short Reports - Sharing Your Stories	Personal Mentoring	2 weeks
	DNA I: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks
	DNA II: Analyzing your Genetic Genealogy Results	Personal Mentoring	3 weeks
	Publishing and Packaging your Genealogy	Home Study	On Demand

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