Schedule, Tuition & Fees
GIA courses and programmes are offered all year round. But on-campus programmes, lab classe, and online courses have specific start dates. Please refer to the following schedule for up-to-date times, dates, locations and fees.
Programmes & certificates
Graduate Gemologist®
Earn the industry’s most prestigious qualification to show the world your knowledge and professional commitment to gems and jewellery.
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Graduate Diamonds
Learn to speak the language of diamonds and embark on an exciting career path.
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Graduate Colored Stones
Immerse yourself in a world of brilliant colours and become qualified to seize a spectrum of opportunities.
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Graduate Jeweler
Transform precious metals and gemstones into stunning pieces of jewellery with the latest technologies and equipment.
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Jewelry Design & Technology
Develop design and manufacturing skills using the best of traditional and cutting-edge techniques.
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Jewelry Design
Learn to translate your ideas into stunning gem and jewellery illustrations.
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Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry
Elevate your artistry by learning how to use cutting-edge CAD/CAM software to design jewellery.
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Colored Stone Grading
Acquire the skills to determine the colour, clarity and cut for a range of coloured stones.
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Diamond grading
Learn to grade diamonds using a gem microscope and jeweller’s loupe. Understand GIA’s Diamond Grading System.
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Gem Identification
Learn the time-tested procedures and identification skills used by the Institute’s renowned experts.
Note: From 1 January 2020, students will be required to complete the Gem Identification Lab class (GEM240L) before enrolling in the Gem Identification eLearning course (GEM240).
Pearl grading
Discover how experts determine the quality of Akoya, freshwater, South Sea and Tahitian pearls using GIA’s 7 Pearl Value Factors™.
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Basic repair and setting
Through hands-on training at your own fully equipped workbench and expert GIA instruction, you will study basic repair and setting skills.
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* Dates offered on a standby basis. Call for availability. You will be placed on a waiting list until 30 days prior to the start of your programme or class when GIA will be able to confirm the availability of a space for you. Schedules are subject to change without notice. Contact GIA Admissions in Carlsbad to confirm availability and for additional information and details. (N) = Night-time; (S) = Saturday
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