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In this course, you will explore:

• The rich history and impact of AGS
• What it means to be an AGS member and titleholder
• The AGS brand and how to market your membership
• Grading and appraisal standards, standards for ethics, and cut grading
• Preparation for the 2-Diamond Practical Exam
• How to apply these concepts to better serve your customers.

Modules are completed sequentially, with knowledge checks and quizzes throughout. The course is self-paced and can typically be completed within three months.

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be a full-time employee of an AGS Retail, Partner, or Emerging Designer member
• Must have previously completed one of the following from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA):
  
  • Applied Jewelry Professionalâ„¢ (AJP) Diploma and 5-Day Diamond Grading Lab Class or 5-Day Gem Identification Lab Class
  • Graduate Gemologist^® (GG) diploma