Step-by-Step Online Family Archiving Courses

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Online Family Archiving Courses
Get ready to learn the techniques and methods professional archivists use—step-by-step! 

Keeping the Past Academy Online Family Archiving Courses

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Digitizing Photos Made Simple

Digitizing Photos Made Simple

A step-by-step guide to creating a digital family photo archive.

Learn how to create a digital family photo archive that stands the test of time and is passed down for generations—using the methods and techniques archivists use.

Includes:

  • Course Video Modules
  • Simple Simple Workflows
  • Course PDFs
  • Bonus Tech Tutorials

$147

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Mini Course: Labeling Digital Photos

Mini Course: Digital Photo Labeling

Module 03 of Digitizing Photos Made Simple—Sold as a Single Module

Digital Photo Labeling gives you what you need so that you don’t end up with a bunch of unidentified (mystery) scanned images.

Includes:

  • Video Lessons
  • Lesson PDFs
  • Bonus Tech Tutorials

$25

Mini Course: Digital Photo Storage

Mini Course: Digital Photo Storage

Module 04 of Digitizing Photos Made Simple—Sold as a Single Module

You spent the time scanning your old photos because you want the digital versions to be around to view and to share for the long term.

Learn what you need to know to keep your digital photos from becoming inaccessible.

Includes:

  • Video Lessons
  • Lesson PDFs
  • Bonus Tech Tutorials

$25

Discover Family Archiving “How To’s”—at Your Own Pace

Bite-sized Video Lessons

You know what’s great about my courses? You can take bite-sized video lessons whenever it suits you. No need to stress about schedules or deadlines. And guess what? You can watch them at your own pace. Yep, hit that replay button as many times as you need. I’m here to make sure you feel like a confident family archivist.

Course PDFs

But wait, there’s more! I’m not leaving you with just videos. Oh no! I’ve got your back with handy course PDF resources. They’re like little treasures you can download and keep. We’re talking information sheets, checklists, and cheat sheets that complement the lessons perfectly. You’ll have everything you need to conquer your family archive with ease.

Take the online family archiving courses in your slippers.

Say Goodbye to Confusion, Hello to Clarity

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Now, I get it. Being the family archivist can be a pain sometimes.

Preserving your family’s precious heritage should be a fun journey, not a source of stress! I totally get the challenges you might run into along the way. It’s normal to feel a bit unsure about handling different materials and preserving delicate photos and documents, not to mention the piles of family stuff to sort through. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to even start.

I created these courses with your struggles in mind.

I’ll break down family archiving processes into manageable steps, giving you a clear roadmap to follow. No more confusion, just pure clarity.

No Worries Guarantee

And here’s the best part: I’ve got a risk-free 14-day guarantee. I’m so sure you’ll love my courses that I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is.

If you’re not satisfied for any reason, just let me know, and I’ll refund your investment. No hard feelings. I want you to be thrilled with what you’re learning.

Keeping the Past Academy 14 Day Guarantee

And Who Am I?

I’m an archivist who genuinely believes in the significance of family history. A family archive holds the pieces of our loved ones’ lives, making it a tangible expression of the past. These things give substance to the names on our family tree.

What’s My Mission?

My goal is to equip every family archivist with the essential techniques they need to feel confident and successful in their endeavors – all while enjoying the journey!

Because, let’s be honest, preserving our family heritage should be a fulfilling and enriching experience. Let’s dive into this adventure together!

Over 60% of people believe that family archives contribute significantly to a sense of family identity and belonging.

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Create a Priceless Gift for You and Your Family.

You ready to dive in? Time’s ticking, my friend! Don’t let those precious family stories fade away or gather dust. Enroll in one of my online family archive courses today and get ready for the magic to happen.

Remember, you’re not just preserving “stuff”; you’re creating a priceless gift for generations to come. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

FAQs: You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers

What is family archiving?

Think about your oldest family photo. Is it a picture of your grandparents? Great-grandparents? Older than that?

That photo only exists because someone thought it was important enough to keep. The moment captured in the picture has passed & the person may be gone. If you don’t care for the photograph, future generations will never be able to “see” that person — to know what they look like — to feel that connection.

Family archiving is about caring for photos and documents from past generations so that people in the future can be connected to people in the past.

I only have a few things. That's not an archive, is it?

Yes, absolutely! In fact, each item is even more significant because you don’t have many of them!

I'm new to family archiving. How will your courses help me?

My courses are for everyone, especially beginners!

You’ll learn the same methods, techniques, and best practices that archivists use but I’ll explain them in plain English. I’ll guide you through each process step-by-step, so it’s easy to understand and implement.

How do your online family archiving courses work?

Keeping the Past Academy courses are hosted on a user-friendly platform called Teachable. Once you enroll, you’ll gain access to a secure student dashboard with video lessons and downloadable resources. You can study at your own pace and revisit the content as needed.

Are your courses self-paced, or do they have set schedules?

My courses are self-paced, so you can view the lessons whenever it works for you. 

The course sounds like it might be a lot of work. Do I have time for this?

You can do the courses entirely at your own pace. Study at your convenience, learning with short, focused lessons, even in small pockets of time. Take breaks as needed and resume right where you left off.

And, as crazy as it sounds, I KNOW there is someone in the future who will want to see and share the photos and documents that you have today. They will thank you for making time!

Do I need special software or equipment to take one of the online courses?

Nope! To access a course, all you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have access to the course for at least one year or for as long as I continue to offer the course. You can revisit lessons and review the resources. You’ll also get free access to any updates to the content that I make along the way! If I do retire the course, I’ll give you advance notice so that you can download any of the course resources you want to keep on hand.

What if I don’t think I can spend the money on a course right now?

You can enroll in a course anytime—as long as it hasn’t been retired.

If you decide a course isn’t the right thing for you right now, you can still learn a lot from my blog and free resources. Get on the List and I’ll let you know about my latest blog posts and free checklists, cheat sheets, and how-to guides.

What if I decide the course isn't for me after I purchase it?

I offer a 14-day money back guarantee. If you decide the course isn’t for you, just contact me with a brief explanation why you think that’s the case. You’ll get a full refund.

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