On Line Courses
Recorded courses to : learn at your leisure, no specific day or time to worry about, recorded by experienced instructor
Online Recorded Presentations
Choose for your interest to listen to at your convenience.
One-Page Business Plan You’ll Actually Use
$399
Most business plans are too complicated to use.
This course shows you how to turn your entire business into one clear, powerful page — giving you direction, focus, and a plan you’ll actually follow.
Create a simple, practical tool you can use, update, and rely on as your business grows.
Clarity. Direction. Action
Diamond Buying and Knowledge
Buying a Diamond (2-Hour On-Demand)
Buy with confidence — not confusion.
$97
Stop guessing. Learn exactly what matters before you spend money on a diamond.
In this focused 2-hour session, you’ll understand the 4Cs, key terminology, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Perfect for:
Consumers planning a diamond purchase
New jewellery staff learning the basics
Not a grading or lab-grown course.
Watch anytime. Pause, replay, and revisit.
Diamonds in the Beginning
The foundation every diamond learner needs.
$199
Understand diamond from the ground up — not just what it is, but why it matters.
This course covers:
Diamond history and value
Structure and properties
Optical and physical characteristics
Geology, mining, and recovery
Ideal for:
Anyone wanting real understanding — not surface knowledge.
Gemmology Exam Prep: From Knowledge to Confidence
Uniaxial Figure
Guided Study for Gemmology Exams
Walk into your exam ready-Not Doubting
You already know the material — now learn how to perform.
This guided program helps you:
Answer exam questions effectively
Practice with mock tests
Clarify difficult concepts
Build real confidence
Options:
Theory (online): $350
Practical (in-person): $350
Both: $600
Perfect for:
Students preparing for exams
Anyone struggling with confidence under pressure
Flexible scheduling available.
Who am I and Why Listen to me?
Karen Howard, FCGmA, RMV, IMJVA, is a veteran gemmologist and former appraisal business owner with over 30 years in the jewellery trade. Through her platform, Jewellery Appraisers Coach, she now coaches new appraisers overcome the challenges of their first year in business—covering everything from client communication to ethical practices. Her work has been featured by over 20 media outlets, including Yahoo Finance, Fox4, NBC, and WGN Chicago, highlighting her contributions to professional standards and training in the appraisal industry.
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