Start, build, and maintain an error free family tree on Ancestry!

Learn everything you need to know about Ancestry's powerful family tree platform. We'll guide you through the creation process, show you how to analyze hints, and make corrections to ensure your tree is error-free. You'll also discover how to leverage the work of other Ancestry members and incorporate additional content like photos, documents, and even life stories.

But that's not all! We'll delve into Ancestry's new Pro Tools, helping you unlock their full potential for further research and analysis. By the end of this course, you'll be confident in navigating your family tree, understanding the different data views, and maximizing your research efforts on Ancestry.

What You'll Learn:

• Everything you need to know about Ancestry family trees, such as how to create one, strategies for analyzing hints and making corrections, using trees of other members and adding additional content
• Why you should have a Family Tree at Ancestry (and how many)
• How to navigate the Ancestry Family Tree
• Best practices for data entry in the Ancestry Family Tree
• An overview of the different views of your family data for example, Gallery, Life Story, Facts, Hints, Explore
• How to add photos, documents, and sources to your tree
• Information about Ancestry’s privacy policy

What's Included:

• Seven lessons designed to guide you through the first steps of researching your family history
• Downloadable materials so you can refer back to them - even after your session has ended
• Strategies and resources to begin and refine your search for records
• Access to the course and materials for 365 days after purchase

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Who Should Take This Independent Study:

• Genealogists interested in getting the most out of online research 
• Ancestry Subscribers, new and seasoned
• Genealogists interested in getting the most out of Ancestry 
• Anyone doing historical or biographical research

What is an independent study?

Uncover your family's story with our flexible, self-paced genealogy course. Developed by expert genealogists, this course provides in-depth instruction, valuable resources, and the freedom to learn on your own schedule.

Meet the Instructor

Gena Philabert-Ortega holds a Master’s Degree in interdisciplinary studies and a Master’s degree in religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, women’s studies and social history, Gena has spoken to groups throughout the United States and virtually to audiences worldwide. Gena is the author of hundreds of articles published in genealogy newsletters and magazines and of several books, including From the Family Kitchen (F + W Media, 2012).