International Institute of Genealogical Studies – Personal Historian Certificate

Pathway

Personal history & legacy

Website

genealogicalstudies.com/course/index.php?categoryid=68

Accredited degree

Personal Historian Certificate

Distance education

Yes

Part-time option

No

A dedicated personal-history curriculum rather than a general history or writing degree: interviewing, research, writing and production.

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