ICAPGen℠

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Join us and get help preparing for the Accredited Genealogist^® credentialing process.

Test Prep Study Group application deadlines:

1 September 2026 to participate in the Fall 2026 group

15 March 2027 to participate in the Spring 2027 group

This group meets over Zoom every other week for a total of nine weeks. Applicants must have successfully passed the Four Generation Project –OR- completed a Four Generation Study Group AND submitted their project.

Participants in the Test Prep Study Group discuss the written and oral exams and receive assignments designed to prepare them and increase their confidence.

Four Generation Study Group application deadlines:

1 November 2026 to participate in the Winter 2027 group.

15 March 2027 to participate in the Spring 2027 group.

This group meets over Zoom seven times over four months.
Participants receive feedback and targeted help with their Four Generation Project.

Applicants must have chosen an accreditation region from their research experience and have most of the research completed for all generations of their Four Generation Project. Bringing the most challenging generation to the group will engender feedback with the broadest relevance.

Assess your readiness to participate in a Study Group

ICAPGen Study Groups are designed to help guide interested genealogists who have already achieved an advanced skill level in both researching and writing in their goal of obtaining the Accredited Genealogist credential.

Email us for information to help you decide when you’re ready. Make your request and submit your application early to allow time for a potential readiness assignment and feedback.

For more details or to apply, visit the Study Groups webpage or email studygroup@ICAPGen.org for more information.

About the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen^SM)
The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) is a globally recognized credentialing organization dedicated to advancing professional excellence in genealogical research and reporting. Through rigorous written and oral examinations, ICAPGen evaluates and accredits genealogists who demonstrate depth of expertise, ethical practice, and mastery of regional research standards. Accredited Genealogist^® professionals who earn ICAPGen credentials have met stringent competency benchmarks, providing clients and the public with confidence in their professional capabilities and commitment to industry best practices.

A Legacy Family Tree Webinar on 29 April 2026

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📅 Wednesday, July 29 — 2:00 pm EST

📝 Mastering Mid-Atlantic Research: Resources and Methodologies for ICAPGen Accreditation

Alice Childs, AG^®, will provide an overview of essential resources and methodologies for researchers preparing for ICAPGen accreditation in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region, including insights and challenges unique to the region. Learn how a Personal Reference Guide can be your personalized key to successfully research in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

🔗 Details and registration for Mastering Mid-Atlantic Research: Resources and Methodologies for ICAPGen Accreditation.

Alice is ICAPGen’s second lecturer in a four-part ICAPGen series this year at Legacy Family Tree Webinars; Torhild Shirley, AG^®, was our first lecturer. In the coming months, we’ll hear from Kaye Ford, AG^®, and Bonnie Wade Mucia, AG^®, AGL^TM.

This webinar is free to watch live and for one week afterward. After that viewing period ends, a Legacy Family Tree Webinars subscription is required to access the recording.

About the Webinar Series:
The webinar series will focus on key aspects of accreditation—from exam preparation to regional methodologies. Whether you are just starting to explore accreditation or are deep into building your Four Generation Project, these sessions will provide practical, actionable guidance rooted in ICAPGen standards and requirements. Each episode is dedicated to helping researchers understand the accreditation process and build the regional expertise required to earn the Accredited Genealogist^®credential.

We are grateful to Legacy Family Tree Webinars for providing a platform to make high-quality, accreditation-focused education more accessible to genealogists everywhere. We look forward to supporting candidates across all regions as they build their skills and prepare to become Accredited Genealogist professionals.

Stay connected for additional updates, resources, and future webinar dates. We hope you will join us for this exciting series!

A Premier Credential for Family Historians & Genealogists throughout the World!