“I know family history, but I’m still finding my feet with AI.”
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Getting Started with AI for Family Historians
“I already use AI. I want a more consistent way of working.”
✅ Illegible handwriting in historical documents
✅ Research brick walls that seem impossible to overcome
✅ Overwhelming data that's hard to organize and analyze
✅ Compelling storytelling that honors your ancestors
✅ Time-consuming transcription of old records
What if you could solve every single one of these challenges using AI as your research partner?
Join other genealogists who've discovered how AI can break through brick walls, transcribe difficult documents, and bring ancestor stories to life—while maintaining the rigorous standards you trust.
"Whether you're wrestling with illegible handwriting in Victorian records or searching for that elusive connection in your English ancestry, AI isn't here to replace your expertise—it's here to amplify it.
The result? Breakthrough discoveries that once took months now happen in days. Family stories that were lost forever are being recovered and beautifully told. And genealogists who once felt overwhelmed by technology are now confidently leading the future of family history research.
I am the bridge between traditional genealogy and AI innovation
I'm Coach Carole, and for over several years, I've been pioneering the integration of AI tools with traditional genealogical research. In 2022, I broke through a significant brick wall in my English ancestry research using AI—and everything changed.
Since then, I've:
More recently, my genealogy research, analysis and interpretative storytelling has been enhanced with the use of my squad of AI assistants, ChatGPT, Claude Gemini, Notebook and Perplexity.
My mission: Is to help genealogists like you harness AI power while maintaining the heart, soul, and scholarly rigor that makes family history research so meaningful.
Unlike other platforms that only store names and dates, we give you the framework, skills, and tools to:
Craft compelling narratives.
Build interactive archives with maps, timelines, and stories.
Preserve emotional connections across generations.
AI educator and genealogy specialist
"The Complete System for Integrating AI into Your Genealogy Research"
“I have the research. Now I want something I can share.”
Clarity & Structure: Organize your research into engaging family history archives.
Confidence: Learn storytelling techniques used by professional genealogists.
Tools & Guidance: AI-powered prompts and step-by-step lessons that save you hours.
Legacy: Create a living archive your family will cherish.
Course feedback
I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, the first I have done with Coach Carole; it wont be the last! The course is clear and concise and I now feel confident to continue both with my research and telling my stories on the WeAre platform. Thank you...
Read MoreI have thoroughly enjoyed this course, the first I have done with Coach Carole; it wont be the last! The course is clear and concise and I now feel confident to continue both with my research and telling my stories on the WeAre platform. Thank you so much for inspiring me, and encouraging me to embrace all the technology that is available.
Read LessVery user-friendly and easy to follow
Very user-friendly and easy to follow
Read LessLots in this free course to make me think - which family history blogs do I enjoy and why? Is that what I want to achieve in my own blog? Who is my target audience? What turns an interesting story into a good blog? Lots of links to useful reso...
Read MoreLots in this free course to make me think - which family history blogs do I enjoy and why? Is that what I want to achieve in my own blog? Who is my target audience? What turns an interesting story into a good blog? Lots of links to useful resources too. Plus first steps for those who have not yet started a blog. Thank you.
Read LessI enjoyed following along with the information and ideas. Thank you
I enjoyed following along with the information and ideas. Thank you
Read LessYou have given me the confidence to keep using AI. I keep trying different prompts and if I'm not entirely happy with the output, I'll start again. By following your lead, I'm getting better at my prompts. I'm ready to take my story writing t...
Read MoreYou have given me the confidence to keep using AI. I keep trying different prompts and if I'm not entirely happy with the output, I'll start again. By following your lead, I'm getting better at my prompts. I'm ready to take my story writing to the next level. Thank you.
Read LessLots of useful information
Lots of useful information
Read LessI really enjoyed finding out more about the use of Ai in genealogy and have started using it now. Very useful.
I really enjoyed finding out more about the use of Ai in genealogy and have started using it now. Very useful.
Read LessCarole clearly explains the AI tools, and encourages questions and feedback. The course met my goals in helping me to understand what AI tools can do and what their limitations are. The in-person webinar sessions kept me accountable for working th...
Read MoreCarole clearly explains the AI tools, and encourages questions and feedback. The course met my goals in helping me to understand what AI tools can do and what their limitations are. The in-person webinar sessions kept me accountable for working through the lessons. Although I started as an AI sceptic and finished as an AI sceptic (I love the time spent on researching and creating my own written work and trees etc), I am now an educated sceptic. I feel fully able to determine when and how I might want to incorporate AI into my future genealogy.
Read LessLet’s Start Your Storytelling Journey
🎯 For Beginners: "AI Genealogy Starter Campus"
Master AI enhanced genealogy research and ancestral storytelling effortlessly with our easy-to-navigate, on-demand modules! Start your journey now.
🎯 For your next step! "Getting Started with AI for Family Historians"
Take meaningful sequential steps in mastering AI in genealogy. Build confidence in collaborating with AI for storytelling elements.
Speed up the process and have fun in preserving your family heritage with AI.
🤖 For AI Integration: "Mastering AI Skills for Genealogy 2.0"
Gain essential skills in selecting and using AI tools. Become confident with AI Genealogy techniques—enhance your ancestral research and storytelling. Add AI tools seamlessly to your genealogy project workflow guided by your tutor
📖 For Storytelling: "AI-Assisted Storytelling"
Transform research into compelling narratives. An innovative course designed for writers, genealogists, and enthusiasts eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their storytelling capabilities.
🏆 For Advanced Family Historians: "Beyond the Pen: AI-Enhanced Family History Narratives"
A course crafted for genealogy enthusiasts eager to bridge the gap between the old and the new. Dive into the heart of modern genealogy, where technology meets tradition, and discover how AI can illuminate your family's past in ways you never imagined.
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Break through genealogical research obstacles using AI tools. Master strategy, structure, and analysis to enhance your workflow and achieve clarity in your projects. Break through your brick walls confidently.
$104
Four digital downloads to assist you in building your AI skills
$12
Unlock the power of AI with this essential guide for genealogists. Learn to navigate Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini effectively to enhance your research and boost your success.
$5
Discover how to use AI to enhance genealogy research, build genealogy project plans, enhance one-place studies, restore family photos and create your own, transcribe handwritten records, and narrate personal histories.
Free
Discover How AI Can Assist Your Genealogy Journey from Day One. Gain confidence in using AI tools for creative tasks. Explore the basics of AI with hands-on activities to enhance your writing and visual projects.
$87
Struggling with genealogy writing? Our Family History Writer’s Toolkit combines AI, creative prompts, and organization tools to streamline your storytelling process and beautifully showcase your ancestors' stories!
$7
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The AI Skilled Genealogist bundle of courses includes many hours of video lessons on: ChatGPT; Claude Sonnet; Perplexity; Abacus.ai, and NotebookLM. Claude Cowork, ChatGPT Work and Gemini Spark coming soon.
Zoom sessions scheduled several times per year - opportunities to meet in real-time and connect with other students. Saturdays for 2027.
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Break through genealogical research obstacles using AI tools. Master strategy, structure, and analysis to enhance your workflow and achieve clarity in your projects. Break through your brick walls confidently.
$104
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Four digital downloads to assist you in building your AI skills
$12
Unlock the power of AI with this essential guide for genealogists. Learn to navigate Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini effectively to enhance your research and boost your success.
$5
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Discover how to use AI to enhance genealogy research, build genealogy project plans, enhance one-place studies, restore family photos and create your own, transcribe handwritten records, and narrate personal histories.
Free
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Discover How AI Can Assist Your Genealogy Journey from Day One. Gain confidence in using AI tools for creative tasks. Explore the basics of AI with hands-on activities to enhance your writing and visual projects.
$87
Struggling with genealogy writing? Our Family History Writer’s Toolkit combines AI, creative prompts, and organization tools to streamline your storytelling process and beautifully showcase your ancestors' stories!
$7
Join me in this comprehensive (recently updated) guide to using NotebookLM for your genealogy projects. Discover how to analyse data, create infographics, and produce engaging audio and video narratives.
$5
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Imagine a world where your creative muse is not just a figment of your imagination but an AI-powered companion guiding your storytelling journey. Welcome to 'Beyond the Pen,' where we bridge the gap between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
$107
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Access to all products in the Essential Genealogy 2.0 Academy Invitations to quarterly live masterclasses in Zoom. Scheduled individual coaching sessions on request.
$35 / month with 14 day free trial
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Three hands-on courses plus a suite of recorded webinars. Downloadable prompts, templates and writing guides within. Learn practical AI workflows to turn research into polished ancestral stories fast. Special offer for December 2025.
$257
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Stage One: ✅ Setup: ✅ Organize: ✅ Create: ✅ Result: A functioning, searchable family tree. Stage Two: 🚀 Map: Create "Place History" 🚀 Multimedia: Integrate video and audio for "Living History." 🚀 Result: A rich, immersive legacy for future
$101
Mastering Digital Research Skills is a guide for genealogists to streamline their research and protect their work by mastering essential digital tools. It addresses the "confidence gap" many researchers face with modern technology.
$7
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A Beginner’s Guide to Organizing and Preserving Your Family History with WeAre.xyz. Discover easy steps to create your archive of your family history using WeAre.xyz, ensuring your family records, stories and memories are preserved for generations.
$127
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Enhance your family archives with special features! Learn to create polished articles, share memories, and collaborate in live workshops to connect with fellow family archivers.
$127
Join me for a 30-day bite-sized bootcamp to build essential tech skills! Each day, in just 10 minutes, you'll create a smoother workspace, streamline your research, and uncover your ancestors’ stories.
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