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2026 ICAPGen℠ Study Groups: Join us and Get Help Preparing for the Accredited Genealogist® Credentialing Process

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Upcoming 2026 deadlines for ICAPGen℠ Study Groups.

ICAPGen Study Groups are a great option to add in preparing for the credentialing process. Study Group leaders are experienced AG® professionals equipped to help you understand, improve, and ultimately succeed.

Summer 2026 Four Generation Study Group, application deadline 1 June 2026

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 and through their experience researching in the region, have most of their research completed for all generations of their Four Generation Project. Bring your most challenging generation to the group to receive feedback with the broadest relevance.

Fall 2026 Test Prep Study Group, application deadline 1 September 2026

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 your project.

Winter 2027 Four Generation Study Group, application deadline 1 November 2026

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 and through their experience researching in the region, have most of their research completed for all generations of their Four Generation Project. Bring your most challenging generation to the group to receive feedback with the broadest relevance.

Assess your readiness to participate in a Study Group

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 (ICAPGenSM)
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. 

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Mastering the ICAPGen Accreditation Process: Your Path to Professional Success

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A Legacy Family Tree Webinar on 29 April 2026

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📅 On Wednesday, April 29, the first of four episodes of the ICAPGen℠ webinar series with Legacy Family Tree Webinars will be held.

📝 Mastering the ICAPGen Accreditation Process: Your Path to Professional Success
29 April 2026 – 2:00 pm EST

Torhild Shirley, AG®, will discuss the accreditation process. This session walks through the major components of testing, including the Four Generation Project, Document Interpretation and General Knowledge Exams, and the Final Project. Attendees will learn what evaluators are looking for and how to prepare with confidence.

🔗 Details and registration for Mastering the ICAPGen Accreditation Process: Your Path to Professional Success.

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 as we launch this exciting series!