How to Earn Professional Genealogy Credentials

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If you’ve ever seen an AG or CG after a genealogy lecturer’s name, you may wonder what those acronyms mean. A genealogist who holds one of these professional credentials has completed a rigorous process designed by a genealogist organization. At the end of the process, they’re awarded either the Accredited Genealogist (AG) or the Certified View Website VIP Subscription

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