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	C.G. is the abbreviation for Certified Genealogist.		C.G. is the abbreviation for Certified Genealogist.

-	The ~~postnomial~~ of C.G. is administered by the [http://www.bcgcertification.org/index.html Board for Certification of Genealogists®]. Applicants to become a Certified Genealogist must prepare a portfolio of work samples. Those who complete their certification are able to use the C.G. postnomial and are also listed in the [http://bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php BCG Certification Roster]. Individuals can also earn the [[Certified Genealogical Lecturer]] credential.	+	The postnominal of C.G. is administered by the [http://www.bcgcertification.org/index.html Board for Certification of Genealogists®]. Applicants to become a Certified Genealogist must prepare a portfolio of work samples. Those who complete their certification are able to use the C.G. postnomial and are also listed in the [http://bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php BCG Certification Roster]. Individuals can also earn the [[Certified Genealogical Lecturer]] credential.

	Previously, the Board offered credentials of [[Certified Lineage Specialist]] (CLS), [[Certified American Indian Lineage Specialist]] (CAILS), and [[Certified Genealogical Records Specialist]] (CGRS), and [[Certified Genealogical Instructor]] (CGI). These credentials are no longer current, but you might see them in older publications.		Previously, the Board offered credentials of [[Certified Lineage Specialist]] (CLS), [[Certified American Indian Lineage Specialist]] (CAILS), and [[Certified Genealogical Records Specialist]] (CGRS), and [[Certified Genealogical Instructor]] (CGI). These credentials are no longer current, but you might see them in older publications.

Jutley: moved CG to Certified Genealogist (CG): Better title and keeps links working.

Jutley — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:53:40 GMT

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C.G. is the abbreviation for Certified Genealogist.

The postnomial of C.G. is administered by the [http://www.bcgcertification.org/index.html Board for Certification of Genealogists®]. Applicants to become a Certified Genealogist must prepare a portfolio of work samples. Those who complete their certification are able to use the C.G. postnomial and are also listed in the [http://bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php BCG Certification Roster]. Individuals can also earn the [[Certified Genealogical Lecturer]] credential.

Previously, the Board offered credentials of [[Certified Lineage Specialist]] (CLS), [[Certified American Indian Lineage Specialist]] (CAILS), and [[Certified Genealogical Records Specialist]] (CGRS), and [[Certified Genealogical Instructor]] (CGI). These credentials are no longer current, but you might see them in older publications.

To learn more about becoming a Certified Genealogist, you can purchase the [http://www.bcgcertification.org/catalog/appguide.html BCG Application Guide].

In 2000, the Board published [http://www.amazon.com/BCG-Genealogical-Standards-Manual/dp/0916489922/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275686836&sr=8-1 The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual] which was "designed to clarify, codify, and organize standards generally accepted in the field."<ref>http://bcgcertification.org/aboutbcg/index.html</ref>

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