The Accredited Jewelry Professional(A.J.P.)

This diploma program focuses exclusively on essential product knowledge edge and sales techniques. Learn the skills you need to provide accurate and compelling sales representations. You also learn the daily functions required in retail jewelry business. Each "Essentials" courses provides clear and concise information that can easily be understood and put into practice on the sales floor immediately.

Past GIA graduates have gone on to pursue career as:

Retail Jewelry
Sales Professional
Jewelry Manager
Jewelry Executive
Jewelry Training Officer
Loose Stone Dealer
Sales Representative
Manufacturing Sales Executive

Program Highlights

Learn the sales and business skills of a retail jewelry professional
Understand the 4Cs of diamond value and learn how to communicate with customers
Translate design, style, and manufacturing features info benefit
Understand how karat gold and precious metals used in popular jewelry items
Discover how to sell treated, synthetic, and imitation stones with full disclosure
Gain in-depth product information on diamonds rubies, emeralds, sapphires

What do I earn?	- Accredited Jewelry Professional(AJP) Diploma
How can I take it?	Distance Education only: self-paced program consists of 3 courses: Jewelry Essentials Diamonds Essentials Colored Stone Essentials
How long will it take?	Self-paced:between 3 months(typical) and 9 months(maximum time allowed)