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Certification results from evaluation of work samples in a portfolio submission. For each certification category, BCG requires different materials. Applicants are evaluated on standards for documenting, standards for researching, and standards for writing. Three to four evaluators independently assess each application. Certification says a practitioner has met the rigorous standards for knowledge and competence of the field.
BCG FREE WEBINAR: “Maternal Threads Unwoven: Identifying Margareta’s Mother in 18th Century Sweden” by Jill Morelli, CG®, CGL℠
In spite of birth entries for Margareta's five siblings in Hishult, there was no record of her birth [...]
Associates in Action – February 2024
The Board for Certification of Genealogists congratulates the following associates on their successf [...]
BCG Announces New Certified Genetic Genealogist (CGG) Credential
The Board for Certification of Genealogists is pleased to announce that it will accept applications [...]
BCG Revised Fee Schedule Changes
At the October 2023 board meeting, BCG’s trustees voted to make a number of changes to BCG fees. Fir [...]