Tony G.
"Happy to be here. You will not find a better course or instructor. Christine is very hands on and takes a personal interest in your success. I know first hand the support she gives. Glad to be part of a young and emerging technology."
Become A Forensic Genetic Genealogist
Launch your career as a Forensic Genetic Genealogist through our
certificate program - no science degree required. Help solve cases while
making a difference.
Does this sound like you?
You Want To Make A Difference In Someone's Life Story!
You have been doing Genealogy and now you want to harness the power of DNA.
Maybe you've been a Search Angel or helped family and know you can do more to identify and preserve family history and help the police too!
And, you'd love to do this full-time! This is the right program for you if you are seeking to:
Get access to the training without prerequisites or prior degrees
Learn or confirm your skills
Identified your target clients, opportunities, or employers
Have a perfectly positioned resume or client offer
Graduate with four identifications as proven experience
Earn your Certificate In Forensic Genetic Genealogy
Are you ready to make this happen?
Tony G.
The Forensic Genetic Genealogy Program:
Program Curriculum
Genealogy Foundations
Genetics Foundations
Actual Biological Family Casework
Actual Law Enforcement Casework
Privacy, Ethics, & Psychology
Expert Report Writing
Resume Preparation, Client Skills, & Interviewing
Training Assignments Working On REAL Cases
Certificate of Completion
Program Features
Self-Paced, Online Learning, On Your Schedule Practical & Up-to-date Curriculum One-on-One Guidance from a Leading Expert Live (Optional) Group Q & A Calls Private Online Community For Resource Sharing & Continuing Education Access to Your Instructor via Chat Internship Opportunities Available Support in Launching Your Career
Your instructor
Christine Burke, FGG®
Forensic Genetic Genealogist, Law Enforcement Expert, LE Trainer, & Private Investigator
I aim to advocate for victims and protect clients as we tell the human story through forensic genetic genealogy.
I believe that, in the quest for justice, every human being counts and deserves to be identified, remembered, and valued.
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Trustworthy, Real-World Investigative Experience
You receive the knowledge taken from my background, with over 25 years in investigations and 7 years active, ongoing work as a FGG for law enforcement and biological clients, including forensic investigations.
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Biologically, I've Been There
As a two-generation NPE/MPE (mis-attributed parentage), I've solved not only my own family puzzles, but countless others too, giving you an additional edge.
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Sought After Expert
I'm grateful to be an award-winning private investigator and decorated police officer and bring those strategies to you. Plus, I've trained over a hundred police officers to use genetic genealogy with this method and it's proven on a 22+ year cold case and a 48 hour solve!
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Experienced Educator
As an IADLEST (International Association of Directors Of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, and P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Standards and Training) approved trainer, I stay up to date, not only on what is needed at the skills level, but what is needed in the criminal justice system. Plus, my university and community college teaching experience has provided me with the ability to tailor learning to a broad spectrum of student experience.
Chief Michael Fanning, Pawley's Island Police Department
"Christine Burke is a dedicated professional who is well versed in all aspects of forensic investigative genetic genealogy. Her knowledge has helped me navigate through some local unidentified human remains investigations and she has taught me things that I did not find in the text books. She has also spent an untold amount of hours working cases in search of answers. I highly recommend her instructional classes. Developing a working relationship with Christine will certainly assist your investigations for the future. She looks at cases from a law enforcement perspective with the knowledge of genetic genealogist."
Detective Sam Hatley, Carson City Sheriff's Office
"Christine has been a wonderful resource. She's extremely knowledgeable and her past law enforcement experience helps steer the cases in the right direction. She's saved us time and money and solved one case for us in 48 hours using genetic genealogy. I would highly recommend her."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program best suited for?
You value skills over degrees and you are mission driven and passionate. You are a self-starter and independent thinker without a formal science background, and/or no formal college education. You want to have a career that is fun, allows you to pursue your passion, and get paid for it. It's best suited for those who are eager for community and want personalized support; those who trust the process and are willing to do the work. You believe that success is possible for YOU!
It is not suited for those who feel more comfortable in a structured, traditional educational environment where degrees and formal credentials are prioritized. If you expect your career path to be clearly laid out for you, and aren't willing to take the initiative, are seeking rigid, scheduled, classroom based learning, this is not a good fit. Lastly, this is not the right program for those only seeking theoretical knowledge, without the desire to actively apply skills in real-world settings.
Why have students chosen this program over others?
Our students are amazing people. They have told me that they love this program because:
They get immediate access to learning
They are taught by an experienced forensic genetic genealogist who is actively working in the field
They get access to live Q & A calls for personal interactions, advice, and troubleshooting
There is a community component that other programs don't offer, providing continuous support, and up-to-date learning
They have flexibility to balance this program with other life commitments
They have a motivation to make a difference and be part of the solution in solving cases
They gain the confidence that they are capable of learning new skills and breaking into a specialized field, even without a science background
They love the satisfaction of forging their own career path, defying traditional norms, and making an impact
They understand my life experience, my contribution to society, and want to join me in my mission to do more
How long does it take to finish the program?
The program is self-paced, so you can go at your own speed. We typically see students complete the learning in two to four months. We have students that have attended full-time and also those that are working a regular job or caring for family at home. It's totally up to you! Go as fast as you want and start today!
"Christine’s program is unique in so many ways. Since it is online and completely self-paced, I am able to complete lessons and assignments at my own speed, as time permits. This has allowed me to continue working, raising my family, and taking time off to help my elderly mother when needed, without the risk of “falling behind” in my studies."
What are the requirements to take the program?
There are no requirements, just your paid tuition. We've had completely inexperienced students who just want to help and experienced genealogists and genetic genealogists who have worked as Search Angels. All you need is a desire to learn!
"I'm
learning something entirely new in my life at the age of 64! I plan to
continue this path and see it through so I can be productive, even as I
leave the workplace where I have been. Retirement does not mean I am not
going to be helpful to others."
How does this compare to college courses?
Our Certificate program is similar to a trade school, introducing you to genealogical research, analysis, and writing techniques using documentary evidence. You'll gain experience and technical skills in genetic genealogy and there are no prerequisites like some colleges or universities. Our class also includes real world cases and offers an internship, giving you demonstrable experience and support as you transition to the real world so you are comfortable with your skills and your direction.
"Perhaps
the most important distinction Christine’s program offers is real-world
case studies for her students to work, the kind of hands-on experience
that allows her students to KNOW they have the necessary research skills
to reach correct conclusions as expeditiously as possible."
How do I get support if I need help?
You are NOT in this alone!We have monthly, optional, live, group video calls with your instructor. We also have a private community where you can get support from other current students, the instructor, and our graduates. We also have email support and an in-school messaging system.
"When I initially messaged her to show interest in the program, she answered me within two hours on a Sunday morning. Her communication and attention to detail is second to none, and the value that I have gotten from the course is unparalleled."
Is there an advantage with this program in being hired?
"For some organizations, proving you can do the work is enough to get you the job without a degree. Recently many leading companies have changed their mindset about requiring degrees, including Google, Netflix, Tesla, IBM, Penguin Random House, Bank of America, Hilton, and Apple. In fact, nearly half of Apple’s U.S. workforce includes people without four-year degrees."**
One of our students, Annie, was immediately accepted into the Department of Defense DPPA program to identify unknown remains of soldiers after earning her certificate.
**https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/education-vs-experience/
What is the return on my investment?
Genetic genealogy is an emerging technology for law enforcement and others. There are numerous commercial companies that currently supply FGG services to police. and many departments are starting to hire civilian personnel to help them do this work in house. There are an estimated 18,000+ LE agencies across the U.S. and some of these are starting to contract directly with vendors.
I have had numerous civilian law enforcement investigators take my training. "...this was a very helpful training especially for those of us just getting our feet wet." Civilian Investigator, D.A.'s Office
What about financial aid?
We do not have specifics about any particular aid program. We offer a monthly payment plan.
"I loved that I could afford the course, and I could finish at my own pace since I work full time."
"Christine is personally invested in us and making the course work for each of us, in spite of each person's different styles of learning."
"I have found the class work challenging and very worthwhile, learning new processes along the way. I feel it is teaching me exactly what I need to know in order to be helpful in others' searches."
"When you are doing something that is close to your heart, like finding a family member, you want to work with someone that is a good human...that cares very much...she cares!"