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C.I.G. Professional Development Program (AG-PDP)

The Canadian Institute of Gemmology is offering a self-guided study program leading to the Accredited Gemmologist (C.I.G.)^® diploma for students who have completed a gemmology program with another institution.

Upon successful completion of the AG-PDP credits and fulfillment of other requirements (such as submission of a scientific paper and payment of an annual license fee) graduates are entitled to use the international recognized designation Accredited Gemmologist (C.I.G.)^®.

Entrance Requirements

“Fine Jewellery Expert (C.I.G.)”, F.G.A. or equivalent from other institutions; foreign candidates may apply but must enter Canada under a visitor’s visa (no student visas available).

If credentials were obtained before 2002 a practical entrance test must be passed.

Course Credits Required

• All C.I.G. GEM 200-level courses
  • GEM 210 Diamond Grading
  • GEM 220 Advanced Gemmology
  • GEM 230 Gem Colour Grading
  • GEM 250 Gem Identification II
• For this course it is recommended that students have basic gem testing equipment at their disposal to complete individual projects at home or at their work place; students will also learn the use of UV- VIS – NIR spectrometers. There will be a four-day practical workshop at the end of the program.
• For more info go to Advanced (GEM 200-level) Courses.

To obtain certification as an Accredited Gemmologist (C.I.G.)^® a scientific paper has to be submitted within 6 months of completion of the A.G. (C.I.G.) diploma exam.

See course outline or View/Download brochure (PDF) and View/Download Application Form (PDF). If you have any further questions about the AG-PDP program please call (604) 530-8569.

Individual courses must be completed within 12 months; courses leading to a certificate or diploma must all be completed within 24 months.

GEM 250 – 1 Update Course (for 2011 class)

Sat – Wed, May 19 – 23, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m, Richmond, B.C., Airport Hotel

GEM 250 – 2 Update Course (for 2012 class)

Sat – Wed, Nov. 10 – 14, 10a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Richmond, B.C., Airport Hotel

Friday, Nov. 19, 2012 The falll meeting of members of the “Gem Connoisseur Club”, students and friends of the Canadian Institute of Gemmology; all Accredited Gemmologists (C.I.G.) and former C.I.G. students are welcome. Program T.B.A. soon.

GLGemSpec Update Workshop for GLGemSpec users (free)

• Spring Session: Tue, May 22, 6 – 9 p.m., Richmond, B.C., Airport Hotel
• Fall Session: Tue, Nov 13, 6 – 9 p.m., Richmond, B.C., Airport Hotel

There may be space for other professional gemmologists interested in getting first-hand experience with the GL Gem Spectrometer; please contact us.

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