Welcome to the ISG Professional Gemology Certification online courses. We are the world’s finest and fastest growing gemological education organization that offers world class training in gemology, jewelry appraisal, and jewelry litigation expert witness at the world’s lowest tuition rate. We are the innovators in affordable, quality distance education in gemology and jewelry appraisal that is based on our certified insurance industry education delivery system. Our Professional Gemology Certification online courses are available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Courses have been rated the top in the world for quality, affordability and ease of learning. Choose from one of our quality education programs or individual courses or get more information about careers in gemology from the drop-down menu. Course tuition starts as low as $95.00.
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The ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program consists of three sections: Gemology Study, Classroom-at-Home Practice Grading and Identifications, and Jewelry Appraisal and Evaluation. By completing this program the graduate will earn their Registered Gemologist Appraiser Diploma and be listed in the Insurance Registry of Appraisers and Gemologists by the Global Claims Associates. Students seeking certification as a gemologist, but do not wish to study appraisal, can take just the Registered Gemologist Program and earn their Registered Gemologist Diploma and Title. You can review the programs at the links below.
The ISG Professional Certificate Program has been designed to bring high quality, professional education courses to students around the world. These courses include all the information you need to become a professional sales person, dealer, or other industry member, and learn the information in your native language. There are no practicals required to complete this course. No tools to buy. This information has been structured to give you the knowledge of how to become a professional in each field and open doors of opportunity to you wherever you live. We currently offer these in ENGLISH – ESPAÑOL – FRANÇAIS – PORTUGUÊS. Contact us if you would like to add a language to this program offer.
We are the only gemology school in the world that offers world-class programs in gemology and jewelry appraisal in our Registered Gemologist Appraiser program. This program offers courses that include Evaluating Damaged Jewelry, Personal Property Appraisal, and Litigation and Expert Witness for Appraisers. With our experience as state licensed insurance adjusters specializing in high value jewelry claims in the U.S. and Europe, we offer you a level of education and experience unmatched anywhere else in the world.
We have the most highly trained instructors in both gemology and jewelry appraisal with the world’s top credentials. We were originally an Allied Teaching Centre of the Gem-A, and hold teaching credentials that are recognized around the world.
Our graduates report that our program is superior to the GIA Graduate Gemologist program on many levels. We offer courses the GIA does not offer, and provide you with a world-class education at a fraction of the cost of the GIA. We urge you to compare our programs and tuition costs.