GIA Lab Classes

Participate, practice, and perform.

You may want to see if a career in gemology is right for you.  Or perhaps you have experience and you want to fine-tune your skills. Either way, GIA Lab classes provide the opportunity for you to participate, practice, and perform. You can take a Lab class on its own, or as part of your GIA diploma program.

PARTICIPATE.
Lab classes provide the perfect mix of lecture and hands-on training. You’ll learn from an expert GIA instructor, at your own workstation and acquire the grading and identification techniques used by the Institute’s renowned experts.

PRACTICE.
As a student working toward a GIA diploma, this is where you’ll take the concepts you learned in your Distance Education courses and put them into practice in a classroom setting. Lab classes fulfill most of the practical requirements necessary to earn your Graduate Gemologist diploma. You’ll also have affordable access to real diamonds and gemstones and the latest professional gemological equipment.

PERFORM.
Since anyone can enroll, Lab  classes keep you sharp, up to date and competitive. You’ll be learning from an experienced GIA instructor using the latest gemological equipment and techniques. Even if you aren’t enrolled in one of our programs, a GIA Lab class is the best way to improve your skills and learn the latest gemological research and findings. Then, you can take what you learn and apply it on the job immediately.

GIA LAB CLASSES AROUND THE WORLD.
GIA Lab classes are offered on campus in Carlsbad and New York; plus at 10 other GIA campuses around the world. Our campuses offer year-round class schedules with some classes at night or on the weekends to accommodate busy schedules.

Depending on the campus, special tours, guest speakers, and the opportunity to network with peers are a few of the many benefits you’ll enjoy while taking classes in Carlsbad or New York.

Student Workrooms
Practice your gem identification skills in one of our student workrooms, the ideal environment for gem identification – complete with gemstones and equipment.  There’s always a GIA instructor on hand to answer questions and provide instruction. Student workrooms are available at  GIA Carlsbad and GIA New York, and at any GIA campus location worldwide.

For Student Workroom hours and pricing or to enroll, download the Student Workroom Application.

Convenient Schedules
Many classes are offered throughout the year; some classes are offered at night or on the weekends to accommodate working professionals

Convenient Locations
You’ll find Lab Classes at each of GIA’s campuses around the world.