Program Requirements
eLearning courses and Lab classes required to complete gemology diploma programs offered via GIA Distance Education are listed below.
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The Graduate Gemologist® diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of five online eLearning courses and three hands-on lab classes. Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide.
The Graduate Diamonds diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of two online eLearning courses and one hands-on lab class. Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide.
The Graduate Colored Stones diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of three online eLearning courses and two hands-on lab classes. Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide.
The Graduate Pearls diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of one eLearning course and one hands-on lab class. Lab classes are offered at GIA campuses worldwide.
The Applied Jewelry Professional™ (AJP®) diploma program taken via Distance Education is a combination of three eLearning courses.
