Gem Course

What will I learn?

Unravel the secrets of the Gem Course, tailored for jewelry experts keen to level up their game for the Senegalese market. Delve into the art of cutting, polishing, and setting precious stones, while keeping your ear to the ground for the latest trends in design that work for Senegal. Discover the deep history and cultural importance of gemstones, and become a master of their care, maintenance, and how to tell them apart. Get the lowdown on how they're formed in the earth, how they're mined, and where you can find them around the world. This sharp, top-notch course gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to shine in the Senegalese jewelry trade.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online assistance available
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Master gemstone cutting: Cut and polish gems with pinpoint accuracy.

Perfect setting techniques: Set gemstones safely and stylishly in all sorts of jewelry, Senegalese-style.

Identify gemstone types: Know your stones – classify them by what they look like and how they act.

Maintain gemstone jewelry: Learn the best ways to clean, fix, and store gemstone jewelry to keep it looking its best.

Explore gemstone history: Understand what gemstones mean in different cultures and how they've been used over time.

Suggested overview

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before getting started, you can adjust the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to create more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional growth. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.