European Academy of Genealogy

What European Academy of Genealogy does

European Academy of Genealogy (EAG), founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mutzig, Grand Est, France, is a private e-learning institution specializing in genealogy education. The company delivers structured online training programs covering family history research methodology, archival exploration, paleography, and professional genealogy practice, serving both hobbyists pursuing personal family history and individuals seeking to enter the professional genealogy profession. EAG operates through a proprietary cloud-based e-learning platform at ea-genealogy.com that hosts PDF course materials, supports live interactive video conferencing for paleography instruction, and provides secure student drives for exercise submission.

The product portfolio is organized around three core formation programs — Formation Professionnelle Cursus 1 (630 hours over 16 months, €4,400-5,750), Formation Professionnelle Cursus 2 (400 hours over 12 months, €2,390-2,940), and Formation Généalogie et Histoire de vos Ancêtres (GHA, 265 hours over 12 months, €2,950-3,650) — alongside modular courses in three tiers (beginner, intermediate, specialization), bundled training packs, and specialized workshops in German paleography and psychogenealogy. Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer tuition fees, with cohort sizes capped at 6-12 students per program to preserve a personalized tutor-led model. EAG holds the first Qualiopi/Qualité certification for a French genealogy training organization but issues a private (non-RNCP) diploma, as the family genealogist profession is not registered in France's National Repertory of Professional Certifications.

The company serves students across France and internationally (DROM, Germany, Switzerland, USA, Slovakia, Gabon), with go-to-market reliant on organic website traffic, social media, alumni referrals within the professional genealogy community, and ecosystem partnerships with Geneanet (4M+ member community), Heredis, and Généatique software providers. It is a member of the Chambre des Généalogistes Professionnels (CGP). The organization operates with approximately 9 employees supported by 11 practicing professional genealogists serving as instructors and tutors, with no external investment, private equity, or venture capital backing disclosed.

Name

European Academy of Genealogy

Legal name

European Academy of Genealogy

Website

https://eagenealogy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

European Academy of Genealogy is a French e-learning institution delivering online genealogy training — from hobbyist modules to professional certification — to individuals across France and international markets, with a tutor-led model and proprietary platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genealogy Education and Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Genealogy training
• Online genealogy courses
• Professional genealogy certification
• Family history education
• Paleography workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Mutzig

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Full-length professional genealogy training programs (Cursus 1 and Cursus 2) and the Genealogy and History of Your Ancestors (GHA) program. These are comprehensive multi-month courses with varying price points for funded vs. non-funded students.
2. Specialization Modules: Individual modules for those seeking to specialize in specific genealogy topics (regional research, foreign country research, military archives, etc.). Sold as standalone courses with optional tutoring.
3. Training Packs: Bundled course packages (5 courses + 3 hours tutoring) offered at fixed price points. Appeals to hobbyists wanting structured learning paths.
4. Workshops: Specialized workshops such as German Paleography and Psychogenealogy offered at tiered pricing based on professional vs. general public status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

European Academy of Genealogy is a France-based online training school that delivers genealogy education through its proprietary e-learning platform. It offers professional certification programs (Cursus 1 and Cursus 2), a non-professionalizing family history program (GHA), modular courses for beginners, intermediates, and specializations, bundled training packs, and specialized workshops in German paleography and psychogenealogy.

Product overview

European Academy of Genealogy operates as a multi-module e-learning platform offering genealogy education through three main training programs: Formation Professionnelle Cursus 1 (professional training with internships), Formation Professionnelle Cursus 2 (advanced professional installation training), and Formation Généalogie et Histoire de vos Ancêtres (non-professionalizing family history course). Supporting these core programs are specialized add-on modules organized into four categories: beginner modules (Débuter), intermediate modules (Approfondir), specialization modules (Se spécialiser), and bundled course packs (Les Packs). The academy also offers standalone workshops in German paleography and psychogenealogy. All training is delivered through the E-Learning platform at ea-genealogy.com with PDF materials, exercise submissions, and video conference support. Students have access to partnerships with three genealogy software/platform providers: Heredis, Généatique, and Geneanet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Professionnelle Cursus 1 Professional genealogy training program (630 hours including 220 hours of mandatory internships) preparing students to establish themselves as professional family genealogists. Covers research methods in France and abroad, professional installation skills, and includes a research memoir and installation memoir with jury presentation.
• Formation Professionnelle Cursus 2 Advanced professional training (400 hours plus 220 hours of mandatory internships) for students who already have genealogy training, focusing on professional installation as a family genealogist. Includes professional installation modules, international research, and transgenerational analysis workshop.
• Formation Généalogie et Histoire de vos Ancêtres (GHA) Non-professionalizing genealogy and family history training (265 hours) covering family through history, archival sources, online resources, paleography, IT tools, regional French specificity, and project follow-up with practical case studies.
• Modules Débuter sa généalogie Introductory modules for beginners covering starting genealogical research, civil registration archives, censuses, notarial archives, electoral lists, places of residence, press and libraries, and presenting genealogy.
• Modules Approfondir sa généalogie Intermediate modules for deepening genealogy knowledge including names and first names, Latin for parish registers, death archives, abandoned childhood archives, cadastre, mortgages, and military archives from Ancien Régime to WWI.
• Modules Se spécialiser Specialization modules covering regional research (Corsica, Nice, Pays de Savoie, Alsace), international research (Germany, Spain, Italy, USA, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada), and specific topics (cadastral records, insinuations, medical archives, feminine archives, noble genealogy, genetics, contemporaries, judicial sources, police archives, professional archives, nomad populations, Jewish genealogy).
• Les Packs Bundled course packages (5 courses plus 3 hours of tutoring) including Pack 1 (Starting genealogy), Pack 2 (History of a house), Pack 3 (Ancestors before the Revolution), and Pack 4 (Custom selection of 5 courses).
• Atelier Paléographie Allemande Distance German paleography course taught by Christophe Woehrlé via video conference. Covers deciphering German scripts from 17th to 20th centuries. Available in two formats: continuing education (with exercises and final exam, 620€) or general public (lectures only, 250€).
• Atelier Psychogénéalogie Transgenerational analysis initiation workshop (14 hours) for professional genealogists to develop new skills. Led by Michèle Gasparato, covering psychogenealogy and transgenerational analysis. Includes QCM evaluation and certificate upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Limited to 6-12 students per cohort ensuring personalized attention
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Chambre des Généalogistes Professionnels (CGP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional guild organization of which EAG is a member. Provides professional standards, networking, and legitimacy for graduates seeking to establish professional genealogy practices. Sandrine Roux Morand serves on the CGP board.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• MyHeritage: Commercial genealogy platform offering DNA testing, family tree software, and educational content. Adjacent enabling/ecosystem participant that overlaps with EAG's hobbyist segment via free learning resources.
• Ancestry Academy: Genealogy platform providing free educational content, courses, and webinars alongside its subscription database. Adjacent enabling participant; not a credential-granting peer but competes for hobbyist attention.
• Fédération Française de Généalogie: French national federation coordinating hundreds of local genealogy societies and providing events, publications, and training resources. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct training competitor.

Direct peers

• National Genealogical Society (NGS): US-based genealogical society offering courses, certifications, and conferences for hobbyists and professionals. Comparable to EAG in mission (genealogy education and credentialing) and customer segments.
• Université de Nîmes (UNÎMES) – Diplôme de Généalogie et Histoire des Familles: French university offering a formal university-issued genealogy diploma; multiple EAG instructors themselves trained there. Direct competitor for aspiring French genealogists and the most credible alternative credential in the same market.
• Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS): UK-based genealogy training school offering structured correspondence and online courses in genealogy, heraldry, and palaeography. Directly comparable to EAG in product (genealogy education), delivery (remote/distance), and customer base (hobbyists and aspiring professionals).

Broad incumbents

• FamilySearch: LDS Church-operated free genealogy platform providing massive record collections plus free learning resources and research guides. A broad incumbent that competes with EAG's hobbyist modules by offering free education at scale.
• Brigham Young University – Family History Program: Large US university program offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with a genealogy/family history specialization. Operates at materially greater scale and with formal academic accreditation, making it a broader incumbent in genealogy education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/genealogie.neulat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-academy-of-genealogy
• Instagraminstagram.com/savoieactes.genealogie

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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