Learn how people can use DNA testing to trace their family ties and history in this free online genealogy course. Tracing your ancestry can yield many benefits beyond being interesting. Some people connect with their sense of self by learning about the history of their family and its origins, personalities, occupations, legacy and aspirations. This course explains how DNA testing can drive genealogical research. We explore ethical issues surrounding DNA testing and examine the workings of the UK Civil registration records to help you delve into the past.
| Course Category | Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define ‘genealogy’ and distinguish it from ‘family history’ • Discuss the need for genealogy • Recognise the benefits of undertaking genealogy as a career • State the goal of the Genealogical Proof Standard and list its five elements • Distinguish DNA from a ‘gene’ and explain the relationship between genetics and genealogy • Outline the types of DNA and explain the use of DNA testing for genealogy • Discuss ethical issues encountered by test-takers and describe how to prevent and resolve them • List the types of DNA testing for genealogy • Recall the ‘ten rules for genealogical research’ • Identify various types of civil registration records • Describe how to find census records and outline the challenges faced when finding the correct person |
| Course Code | 1334 |
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