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The Certification Practicum is a peer- and mentor-based program that was developed in 2021 then implemented annually, by its founder, Jan Joyce. The objective of the program is to help prepare participants for certification through BCG by practicing elements of the BCG portfolio.
Mixing a combination of techniques, the program aims for significant improvement of each participant from giving and receiving peer reviews as well as receiving individual mentor feedback.
"Certification Practicum is exactly what I needed—targeted instruction and detailed mentor and peer feedback. I can’t imagine going through the certification process without it."
- Rhonda Hoffman, #04
The Certification Practicum program includes:
None of this practice will be actual work products for submission to BCG as those need to be completed independent of any outside input. See BCG's Application Guide, page 3.
Writing is the core of this program. The majority of your time will be spent writing, as most of the research will have been done prior to beginning the program.
Giving and receiving peer feedback is an important aspect of the program. It maximizes learning when you receive a variety of constructive feedback comments as well as when you are forced to constructively critique others. “Aha” moments occur when you realize how well a peer addressed an opportunity.
Little outside reading is required other than Genealogy Standards, the BCG Application Guide, and the BCG Rubrics.
Join us for an information session on Sunday, 10/20/24 at 4:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm PT.
Register here for zoom session.
We will discuss the program content and commitment. Additionally, current and past Certification Practicum students will be there to answer your questions from their viewpoint.
Unique techniques are provided throughout the program that maximize learning. These include:
You will receive individual feedback from the mentor on the assignments as noted in the calendar. This feedback will be posted in an open forum so that other students will be able to access it if desired. An example of the Common Case Study will also be provided for you to compare against your own.
Jan Joyce, DBA, CG, CGL, AG is the instructor for the Certification Practicum. Jan is the founder and mentor of the program. She manages the ProGen Study Groups, teaches at genealogy institutes, created the Doc Work Workshop and loves researching and writing for her own family.
If you are accepted into the program, these pre-program activities are required:
The application steps for the 2025 Certification Practicum cohort are:
Please complete and submit the application form if you are ready to begin this process to apply for the Certification Practicum.
Barbara Bombaci, Sara Butson, Susan Julien,
Kim Richardson, Julie Smith-Morrow, & Kerri Tannenbaum
Kristina Clever, Cynthia Heidorn, Kelley Conner Lear,
Christine Murphy, Jeanette Sheliga, Amber Smits, Sam Williams
Evan Berry, Linda Chambliss, Rebecca Christensen, Laura Hunt, Karen Izzo, Linda McCracken, Laura Sandidge, Sarah Swanson, & Kari Kjontvedt Weis
Kristin Britanik, Dawn Carey Henry,
Rhonda Hoffman, Lisa Just, & Melanie Nelson
Headstone reads "I told you I was sick" 😂
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