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FamilySearch International, a Utah nonprofit corporation sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has entered into an agreement with National Institute for Genealogical Studies, an Ontario Genealogical Research Corporation, to provide courses for patrons on the FamilySearch Wiki. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies (NIFGS) in affiliation with the Continuing Education, University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto provides web-based course for both family historians and professional genealogists. This agreement provides access to many of those same courses on FamilySearch Wiki.

Genealogical research is a satisfying pasttime for the family historian and a rewarding occupation for the professional genealogist. To support the needs of both amateur family historians and aspiring professional genealogist for reliable and comprehensive education, NIFGS has designed a serious of courses (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Electives) leading to general knowledge and various Certificates in Genealogical Studies with specialization in various countries.