GIA London has updated its Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma Programme (A.J.P.) and made it more affordable.
Tuition for the programme's three courses is now GBP100 for Jewelry Essentials, GBP130 for Colored Stone Essentials, and GBP120 for Diamond Essentials, for a combined program cost of GBP350.
The A.J.P. programme teaches gem and jewellery product knowledge, demonstrates proven sales techniques, and includes updates that will help sales people sell diamonds, coloured stones, and jewellery more effectively.
A crucial update is the addition of a supplement on GIA's Diamond Cut Grading System to the Diamond Essentials coursework.
GIA Vice President of Education Brook Ellis said these revisions are in line with the Institute's efforts to keep coursework current and relevant to the latest developments in the jewellery industry.
"It's our policy to make continual improvements to all of our coursework with each reprint. I think we've taken it a step further with the addition of podcasts, which give the coursework an interactive component and help students stay even more connected to what's happening in the industry," Ellis said.
He also hopes the lower tuition, together with more flexible payment plans, will allow a greater number of future industry professionals to attend GIA and benefit from its renowned education and training.
"We want these programmes to be available to anyone who has the interest and the commitment," he said. "We also want students to receive quality education when they study at GIA, which is why we will continue to update our course materials and offer any assistance we can."
01st January 2003