GIA Distance Education

Because you have to live and learn

Your life is full. You have your career, your family, your friends. Perhaps you’re involved in volunteer or civic groups. You may be a leader in your business or trade organization. You go to the gym. You read. You take care of your kids.

No matter what you actually do with your 24 hours every day, GIA knows that life can’t stop. It can’t stop moving, expanding, growing.

With GIA Distance Education, you can earn your credential without putting your life on hold. You learn using the same course materials that are used on campus, and you can study and complete your courses at your own pace and schedule. With generous completion times, Distance Education courses are perfect for the busy jewelry professional. 

Every GIA Distance Education student is partnered with a personal instructor who’s readily available to answer questions, lend support, and see you through each step of your studies.  You can call or e-mail – either way, help is available when you need it.

What is possible is a prestigious GIA credential – for anyone.

Distance Education at a Glance

• Learning materials are delivered right to your doorstep or desktop.
• You’ll use the same textbooks used by our on-campus students.
• Your personal Distance Education instructor is available to you by e-mail or phone to answer questions and provide support.
• You can submit your assignments online, by e-mail or fax.

24/7 Online Access with My GIA
With Internet access from home, the library, or any other location, gemology students can enjoy the convenience of GIA’s online student portal, My GIA.  Log on any time of the day, any day of the week.  Through My GIA, you can access eLearning courses; answer assignment questions online and get immediate feedback; update your student profile; print out completed answer sheets for future study; track completed assignments; monitor your overall course and program progress and more.

Gems at Home
When you enroll in Gem Identification, we loan you real gems to examine at your home or office. We also provide guidance and instruction on how to set up your workstation to get the most out of your gem identification experience.

Student Workrooms
GIA Student Workrooms give you affordable access to all the equipment and gemstones you need to complete the practical requirements of your Gem Identification course. And a GIA instructor is right there to answer questions and provide assistance. Workrooms are offered at any GIA campus or at GIA regional centers in Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta.