Genetic Genealogy: DNA and Your Research (#815)

Over the past few years DNA testing as a genealogical research tool has ceased to be an expensive gimmick. Testing is now affordable and more genealogists are discovering how its results can aid their research. In this course Chris Pomery takes you from the beginnings of DNA testing for genealogy, through today’s marketplace of testing services, to explanations of the different types of test and how to analyse results. You will also learn about what issues to watch for and how to search for and find a suitable DNA project, even if you have to set one up yourself. The course ends with information on the future of genetic genealogy and advice on how you can stay up to date with what is happening.

Instructor: Chris Pomery

• The why, how, what and limits of testing
• Reading and analyzing results and result comparisons
• DNA projects: finding, joining and setting one up
• DNA and your research, mtDNA,, future developments

Each lesson includes exercises and activities and a minimum of 1 one-hour chat session per week. See How the Courses Work.

Relevant Countries: General