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The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, internationally recognized as ICAPGenSM, sets standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations. Learn about the organization.

ICAPGen Announces New Testing Levels

ICAPGen now offers three testing levels, which recognize the achievements of applicants as they strive to attain the accreditation credential. This program allows applicants more time to prepare for the written exam and offers a choice as to when the exam is scheduled.

The accreditation requirements remain the same—a quality four-generation research report followed by an eight-hour written exam and an oral review. The new levels program segments the accreditation process into three distinct levels and allows an applicant more time to prepare for each level. The three levels are:

• Level 1—the four-generation application project
• Level 2—four sections of the written exam that test knowledge of record content and usage
• Level 3—two sections of the written exam that test skills in data analysis, research planning, methodology, and report writing, with the oral exam following.

This program will begin with the first quarterly testing period of 2012. Current applicants may choose whether to remain in the former program (one-year completion date, old fee structure, no levels) or enter the new program (new time frame, new fee structure, levels).

For more information about this new program, click here.

ICAPGen Announces 2012 Testing Dates

ICAPGen is pleased to announce that accreditation testing dates for 2012 are now available. To view them, click the "Conferences and Events" link or scroll through the calendar on the lower right portion of this web page.

2012 RootsTech Conference

ICAPGen is pleased to be part of the second annual RootsTech Conference, which will be coming to Salt Lake City, Utah on 2-4 February 2012. For more information, visit the RootsTech Official Website.