Gemologist Career Path: Training & Certification

Question
I am doing a science career project and I need to know the training that is needed to become a gemologist.  Thanks!

Answer
Hi Beth.  This is likely the shortest answer I have given! Why? All you really need to do is go to this web site and see the courses offered.  

http://www.gia.edu/education/29602/gemology_program_descriptions.cfm

This link is to the diploma courses offered by the Gemological Institute of America.  This is the foremost gemology training offered in the United States.  These courses form the basis of becoming a gemologist.

The basic home page for the GIA is simply: www.gia.edu

These links must be copied and pasted to the browser since allexperts does not offer active web links.  

Let me know if this helps!
God Bless and Peace.  Thomas. 9/17/06    4:20pm