Learn to grade with confidence.

JTR Academy runs jewellery-sales and diamond-training programs — from the fundamentals of the 4Cs to hands-on lab-grown detection.

Programs

Courses & certifications

Schedule

Upcoming classes

The next scheduled intakes across all programmes. Seats are limited and reserved on payment.

Why JTR Academy

Taught by people who build the instruments

Our instructors are working gemologists and engineers. You learn the theory and the technology side by side, on the same equipment used in accredited laboratories.

1,200+Graduates trained
4.9Average course rating

Practical labs

Screen real stones on REVEAL hardware.

Certification

Earn a recognised JTR certificate.

Mentorship

Small cohorts, direct instructor access.

Flexible

Online, in-person and hybrid tracks.

Reviews

What our graduates say

Feedback from jewellers, appraisers, graders and dealers who have trained with JTR Academy.

Diamond & jewellery education

Professional diamond grading courses and gemology training

JTR Academy trains jewellers, appraisers, retail sales teams and laboratory graders to assess diamonds and coloured stones with confidence. Our programmes move from the fundamentals of the 4Cs — carat, colour, clarity and cut — through to advanced lab-grown and synthetic diamond detection, so you can grade, buy and sell with the same rigour used inside an accredited laboratory.

Learn the 4Cs of diamond grading

Every diamond course begins with the international grading language: how a stone’s carat weight, colour grade, clarity characteristics and cut proportions combine to determine quality and value. You practise on real diamonds under laboratory lighting, learn to read a grading report, and understand how small differences in grade translate into large differences in price on the counter.

Detect lab-grown and treated diamonds

Natural, lab-grown (HPHT and CVD) and simulant stones increasingly look identical to the naked eye. Our detection training pairs gemological theory with hands-on screening on REVEAL instruments — the same technology used in the JTR laboratory — so you can separate natural from synthetic diamonds quickly and reliably, and know when a stone needs referral for full analysis.

Earn a recognised JTR certificate

Courses are taught by working gemologists and instrument engineers in small cohorts, online, in person and hybrid. On completion you receive a JTR Academy certificate recognised across the trade — a credential that supports roles in diamond grading, jewellery valuation, retail and quality control. Browse the course catalogue and upcoming intakes above, or contact our team for a tailored training plan for your business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prior experience to take a diamond grading course?

No. The Basic Diamond Course — The 4 C’s starts from first principles and is designed for jewellers, sales staff and newcomers to the trade. More advanced detection and certification programmes assume you’re comfortable with the 4Cs first.

Are the courses online, in person, or both?

We run online, in-person and hybrid tracks. Practical grading and instrument-based detection modules include hands-on lab time; theory can be completed remotely. Each course page lists its format and scheduled intakes.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. On successful completion you receive a JTR Academy certificate recognised across the jewellery and diamond trade, which you can present to employers and clients.

Do you teach how to detect lab-grown and synthetic diamonds?

Yes. Dedicated modules cover the separation of natural, HPHT and CVD lab-grown, and simulant stones, including hands-on screening on REVEAL detection instruments used in accredited laboratories.

How do I reserve a seat?

Open the course you’re interested in and choose an upcoming session, or use the Reserve button in the Upcoming classes list. Seats are limited and confirmed on payment.

Can you train a whole retail or grading team?

Yes. We deliver tailored group training for retailers, laboratories and distributors. Contact our team with your team size and goals and we’ll build a schedule around you.

Ready to start learning?

Browse upcoming cohorts and reserve your place in the next intake.

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