Education Overview
LEARNING WITH THE CGA
Your Journey to Gemmological Mastery.
From general interest courses for gem enthusiasts to advanced professional programming leading to Fellowship (FCGmA), the Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) offers education that combines scientific rigour with practical, real-world application. As Canada’s leading authority in gemmological training, the CGA provides a clear, structured pathway to becoming an accredited gemmologist. Whether you’re just beginning your journey, pursuing globally recognized credentials, or deepening your industry expertise, our comprehensive programs are designed to support your success in the dynamic world of gems and jewellery.
EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS
General Interest Courses
Explore the World of Gemmology with CGA’s General Interest Courses.
General Interest Courses are for recreational learning and intended for personal development. These courses are designed for individuals who want to learn something new, develop new skills and enrich their educational experience. These are non-credit courses.
Career Courses
Hands-On Learning for Real-World Careers.
Career Courses are for students wishing to learn specific skills on a more focused level. They provide valuable skills, knowledge and hands on experience to help students achieve their goals towards a specific career path. These are non-credit courses but students will receive a certificate upon successful completion.
Advanced Gemmology Courses
Deepen your expertise. Expand your skills. Stay inspired.
Advanced Gemmology Courses are designed to help gemmology students with their education and hands-on learning as they work towards the Professional Gemmology Program completion. Some classes are supplements to the Professional Gemmology Program and others are certificate courses.
Professional Gemmology Program
Build Your Career with CGA’s Professional Gemmology Program.
The Professional Gemmology Program can be broken up into two parts. The first part is Gemmology Basics and upon successful completion, students move on to Professional Gemmology. Completing both parts sequentially culminates in the option to write the CGA Fellowship exam. FCGmA certification is awarded when the student passes the CGA Fellowship exam.
AFFILIATES
Consistent with the CGA’s mandate to encourage the dissemination of gemmological knowledge and to promote high technical and ethical standards, the Association works with affiliated schools to offer the Canadian Professional Gemmology Program. Affiliates teach the same material as the CGA offers directly, and graduates of affiliate programs are eligible to write the CGA’s qualifying examinations for Fellowship with the Association.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, or Gem-A, is the world’s oldest educator of Gems and Jewellery. They taught their first first gem course in 1908. Today, Gem-A courses are taught in multiple languages around the world, and their designations are globally recognized.
Gem-A
21 Ely Place London,
London, England,
EC1N 6TD
PARTNERS IN ETHICAL EDUCATION
American Gem Trade Association
3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 840
Dallas, Texas
USA
75234
Roskin Gem News Report
256 Eagleview Blvd; Suite 357
Exton, PA
USA
19341