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The Certification Practicum aims to prepare participants for Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) certification by offering hands-on practice with key elements of the BCG portfolio. This peer- and mentor-supported program, founded by Jan Joyce in 2021, provides a collaborative environment to enhance participants' skills and readiness for certification.
The program utilizes a combination of techniques to foster significant improvement in each participant, including peer reviews and personalized 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 central focus of this program, with the majority of your time dedicated to it, as most research is expected to be completed prior to starting.
Peer feedback plays a crucial role in maximizing learning. By both giving and receiving constructive critiques, participants gain deeper insights. Those 'aha' moments often arise when you observe how effectively a peer addresses a challenge, sparking new perspectives in your own work.
Little outside reading is required other than Genealogy Standards, the BCG Application Guide, and the BCG Rubrics.
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, teaches the Doc Work Workshop and loves researching and writing for her own family.
#01
Barb Bombaci
Sara Butson
Susan Julien
Kim Richardson
Julie Ann Smith-Morrow
#02
Cindy Heidorn
Kelley Lear
Christine Murphy
Jeanette Sheliga
Amber Smits
Sam Williams
#03
Evan Berry
Linda Chambliss
Rebecca Christensen
Laura Hunt
Karen Izzo
Linda McCracken
Laura Sandidge
Sarah Swanson
Kari Kjontvedt Weis
#04
Kristin Britanik
Dawn Carey Henry
Rhonda Hoffman
Lisa Just
Melanie Nelson
If you are accepted into the program, these pre-program activities are required:
If you are interested in applying for the Certification Practicum:
Please complete and submit the application form if you are ready to begin this process to apply for the Certification Practicum.
Sara Butson (#01) and Barb Bombaci (#01)
Jan Joyce, Kelley Lear (#02), Cindy Heidorn (#02), and Kristina Clever (#02)
Jeanette Sheliga (#02), Kelley Lear (#02), Sarah Butson (#01) and Cindy Heidorn (#02)
Jeanette Sheliga (#02), Kristina Clever (#02) and Rhonda Hoffman (#0)
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