Class Overview

This page provides information on the classes offered by the Family History Training Center. Click a link below for more information.

Our Unique Approach

What makes our classes different than many other family history classes? Most class sessions in our five-day and one-day classes are followed by a hands-on lab. Each student works on a computer with a trainer who provides one-on-one, personalized guidance. Students have the opportunity to put into practice the things they've learned and to ask questions to clarify their understanding. Retention is improved and confidence increases. Testimonials received from our students show how helpful they find this approach.

Comprehensive Five-Day Class

This five-day intensive training course covers both the research and computer aspects of family history work. This class runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and is held every four or five weeks throughout the year. This training is available for Family History Center workers, ward and stake consultants, and ward and stake members in need of family history training.

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One Day New FamilySearch Class

This one-day class runs from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The curriculum includes training in all aspects of new FamilySearch. Attendees are encouraged to bring any of their own Family History information with them to compare it with what is available on the new system. Most lessons are followed by a hands-on laboratory period with individual one-on-one training for each student.

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Basic Computer Class

This one-day class runs from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The curriculum provides basic training on how to use your computer. All lessons are followed by a hands-on laboratory period with individual one-on-one training for each student.

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Indexing Class

Indexing is taught as part of the Thursday morning session of the Comprehensive Five-Day Class from 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM. Interested persons are invited to attend. See our calendar for class dates. No registration is required to sit in on these sessions.

A Saturday class is also held each quarter for Stake Extraction/Indexing directors and Stake Indexers. This class will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates:

December 11, 2010
March 19, 2011
June 18, 2011
September 17, 2011
December 10, 2011

Registration is not required and there is no charge for this class. All Indexers and anyone with priesthood responsibility for Indexing should attend.

Additional evening classes for indexing training are available by request. Please contact the Training Center at 801-356-9114 to schedule.

Priesthood Leadership Training

Priesthood Leadership Training is taught as part of the Tuesday afternoon session of the Comprehensive Five-Day Class from 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM. Interested persons are invited to attend. See our calendar for class dates. No registration is required to sit in on these sessions.

Classes by Request

FHTC staff are available to assist with classes on various family history topics for Relief Society meetings, Young Men/Young Women meetings, etc. To arrange a class, please contact the Training Center at 801-356-9114.