GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST - 6 months
In the courses and classes leading to GIA's prestigious Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) diploma, you acquire the grading and identification skills to become a buyer, appraiser, retailer and senior professional in the jewelry industry... [ continue ]

GRADUATE DIAMONDS - 7 weeks
On campus, you acquire the technical expertise required to work in the heart of the jewelry industry. You learn directly from the world's largest and most respected diamond grading authority - GIA. Or, instead of learning on campus, you might choose to study through Distance Education... [ continue ]

GRADUATE COLORED STONES - 18 weeks
Rubies. Sapphires. Emeralds. And so many more. To capitalize on growing public interest in the colored stone market, a solid foundation in the grading and identification of gemstones is absolutely essential. GIA's Graduate Colored Stones diploma program will teach you how to "deal in color" with the sharp insight of a true jewelry professional... [ continue ]

ACCREDITED JEWELRY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (A.J.P.) - Part of G.G.
Specially designed for sales professionals, GIA's Accredited Jewelry Professional (A.J.P.) diploma program focuses exclusively on essential product knowledge and proven sales techniques. You learn everything you need to sell more diamonds, more colored stones, and more jewelry right away... [ continue ]

DIAMOND ESSENTIALS COURSE - Part of A.J.P.
In just 7 lessons, Diamond Essentials gives you all the information and sales tips you need to start selling more diamonds sooner than you ever imagined! Get moneymaking tips on turning product knowledge into sales. Apply the 4Cs to explain appearance and value... [ continue ]

COLORED STONE ESSENTIALS COURSE - Part of A.J.P.
Discover some of the latest "real world" techniques that take you through every step of selling colored stones - right through the close. Learn how to relate quality, rarity, and color to gemstone value.... [ continue ]

JEWELRY ESSENTIALS COURSE - Part of A.J.P.
Powerful sales are hiding in the design and manufacture of your merchandise. Do you know where to find them? In just 5 short lessons - each specially designed for quick learning - you discover how to sell virtually any piece of jewelry by recognizing and promoting the benefits that make your merchandise irresistible... [ continue ]

JEWELRY DESIGN - 9 weeks
You'll learn the principles of quality jewelry design. Develop the skills needed to create and illustrate designs for a variety of jewelry in full color and fine detail... [ continue ]