Start learning from anywhere with self-paced, online courses created by the leader in gemological research. GIA® offers courses designed for working professionals in diamonds, colored stones, pearls, and jewelry.
Earn your diploma by completing a combination of self-paced, online courses and in-person lab classes that fit your schedule.
Online courses allow you to study whenever and wherever you want:
Short lab classes are offered in-person at GIA campuses in New York, Carlsbad, CA, and beyond.
GIA online diplomas that require in-person lab classes include Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, Graduate Pearls, and the respected GIA Graduate Gemologist®.
One of GIA’s most popular online diplomas, the GIA Applied Jewelry Professional™, can be earned by completing three online courses (no lab classes required):
Have more confident conversations with customers and colleagues right away. The AJP® online diploma brings you information you can apply to your career immediately. Courses cover everything from the basics of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, to jewelry design, setting styles, and jewelry care.
GIA offers scholarships to qualifying applicants for both online courses and lab classes. Online applications are available twice a year – in March and September.
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