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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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MEET LIZ SNOW, AG® – Accredited in the Spain Region 

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ICAPGen™ Professional Spotlight

We are pleased to introduce you to Liz Snow, AG®, who recently received her accreditation in the Spain region. Congratulations, Liz!

Please share why you believe in ICAPGen and our mission:

ICAPGen is an organization that was created by genealogists who care about raising all genealogists and the genealogy industry to a higher level in our research and education. 

How has ICAPGen been a good fit for you?

It helped me prove my knowledge of my area of expertise so others can have confidence in my abilities. 

Are there personal details you’d like to share about yourself?

I like to read, sew, crochet and be outdoors. 

Please share a little about your experience in genealogy:

I teach family history at BYU Provo and love helping the students find a connection with their ancestors. I am also working on a reconstruction project of a Spanish village, working to put together family units. 

What motivated you to pursue accreditation?

I needed the accreditation for employment at BYU. 

What are some challenging or unique aspects of researching in your area of accreditation?

Hispanic research has many records with parents and grandparents. This helps you feel confident in your ancestral connections. 

What advice do you have for those pursuing accreditation?

Join an ICAPGen Study Group and don’t be afraid. There are many friendly people to help you succeed each step of the way. 

What research projects are you involved with now or have planned for the future?

I am constantly working with cousins to grow our family tree in Spain. 

What are some of your goals as a genealogist?

One of my goals is to help others find a connection to their family and have confidence to continue working on their own.