Learn how to use DNA for your family history in this 8-week DNA Bootcamp.

You will gain a solid understanding of your DNA test results, your DNA match lists and so much more.

Tickets to the eight-week online course include:

• 4 x live webinars presented online by Michelle Leonard, including Q&A sessions
• 4 x live group follow-up online meetings with Michelle Leonard
• Fully revised digital edition of the DNA Bootcamp Workbook (available from 4 September 2024)
• Membership of an exclusive Facebook group, dedicated to DNA Bootcamp student queries
• Recordings of all sessions will be made available to DNA Bootcamp participants for three months after the final learning session is broadcast live

Who is the course suitable for?

• The DNA Bootcamp course is aimed at people who have taken an autosomal DNA test and are keen to learn how to use their DNA test results.
• It is particularly suited to those who have tested with Ancestry, however many of the tactics are applicable to test-takers of other autosomal tests too. Note: you will need to be a paid member of Ancestry, or have an active Ancestry DNA Plus membership in order to get the most out of the DNA Bootcamp course.

About The DNA Workbook

The DNA Bootcamp Workbook is a 52-page practical guide filled with DNA information and practical step-by-step guides. Through the pages you will find:
•    An introduction to the DNA Basics - the essential background DNA knowledge
•    In-depth visual guides to using the main DNA websites
•    Check lists - to help you plot your progress & keep organised
•    An invitation to the dedicated, private Facebook group for attendees to share tips, advice and queries (membership optional)

Dates for your diary:

The DNA Bootcamp will start at 7pm UK time on Wednesday 25 September 2024 and the programme will comprise a webinar one week, and a follow-up meeting the next.

• Wednesday 25 September 7pm GMT+1 – webinar
• Wednesday 02 October 6-8pm GMT+1 – 30 minute group follow-up meeting
• Wednesday 09 October 7pm GMT+1 - webinar
• Wednesday 16 October 6-8pm GMT+1 – 30 minute group follow-up meeting
• Wednesday 23 October 7pm GMT+1 - webinar
• Wednesday 30 October 6-8pm GMT – 30 minute group follow-up meeting
• Wednesday 06 November 7pm GMT - webinar
• Wednesday 13 November 6-8pm GMT – 30 minute group follow-up meeting

If you have any queries about the DNA Bootcamp, please email [email protected] 

Who is the course suitable for?

• The DNA Bootcamp course is aimed at people who have taken an autosomal DNA test and are keen to learn how to use their DNA test results.
• It is particularly suited to those who have tested with Ancestry, however many of the tactics are applicable to test-takers of other autosomal tests too. 

Tip! NOT TESTED YET? DON'T DELAY! If you have yet to take a DNA test we recommend that you do so by 31 July 2024 in order to give time for the DNA testing company to process your DNA test, and provide you with your DNA test results so that you may work with them while you are studying the DNA Bootcamp course.

Tip! ENDOGAMY? Please be aware that the DNA Bootcamp does not specifically cover endogamy. If you have endogamy in your family tree then autosomal test results are more complex to work with and techniques need to be altered. Customers with endogamy in their families have taken the DNA Bootcamp in the past, however, and still found it to be a useful experience.

Dedicated Facebook group opens 25 September; group will be archived 27th November.

Please note: clocks change on 27 October in UK from GMT+1 to GMT 

What Michelle’s students have to say…

Linda (writing about Michelle's DNA Bootcamp):

"I started my DNA Genealogy journey feeling somewhat baffled and overwhelmed  having taken a DNA test.
The DNA Bootcamp course very clearly set out how to work through, and make some sense of all my DNA matches in a clear, understandable and manageable way.  Even as a beginner, the tutor's clear instructions, help and support continued to be a great help beyond my expectations."

Karin (writing about Michelle's DNA Bootcamp):

"If like me you have done a DNA test and maybe worked out how you are related to a few of your DNA matches you may wonder what more you will learn at the Bootcamp. The answer is “lots”. Michelle takes you methodically through ways to maximise the information you can extract from your test results, and, as she says, “Set yourself up to succeed”."