The American Gem Society (AGS) has launched a newly revised AGS Way Course—the required final step for members pursuing the American Gem Society® Registered Jeweler (RJ) or Registered Supplier (RS) credential. The updated course reflects a deliberate evolution in how AGS prepares its members: deeper content, a more effective learning structure, and a clearer connection between credentialing and day-to-day professional practice.
The course remains fully online and self-paced, with a six-month completion window.
Deeper Content Across Every Core Area
The revised course expands coverage across all foundational areas of AGS membership, including AGS history, its mission, and member values; ethics, compliance, and consumer protection; diamond grading and preparation for the 2-Diamond Practical Exam; appraisal and report standards; and brand utilization, member benefits, and business application. The emphasis throughout is on real-world application—not just conceptual knowledge.
A Learning Experience Built for Working Professionals
Structured into six video modules with sequential progression, the course is designed around adult learning best practices. Scenario-driven content, embedded knowledge checks, and practical exam preparation give learners the tools they need to apply what they learn immediately—in customer interactions, sales presentations, and business decisions.
Key features of the enhanced experience include:
- Self-paced delivery with a six-month completion window
- Six structured video modules with sequential knowledge building
- Embedded quizzes and knowledge checks to reinforce retention
- Scenario-driven content with direct connection to credential achievement
- Accessible anytime, anywhere—no scheduling constraints
Credentials That Mean Something
The revised course reinforces the three pillars of AGS membership—ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection—and equips members to clearly communicate those values to clients. By translating technical expertise into stronger sales presentations and deeper customer confidence, the course makes the RJ and RS credentials measurable indicators of professionalism, not just letters after a name.
“The revised AGS Way Course doesn’t just teach what it means to be an AGS member—it equips you to demonstrate it, benefit from it, and build your business on it,” said Wade Abel CG, JEA, Director of Education and Gemology at the American Gem Society.
Availability and Pricing
The revised AGS Way Course is available now. It is open to AGS Retail Members with prerequisite education and to AGS Partner Members with no prerequisite required. The enrollment cost remains $495.
To learn more, contact [email protected]. To enroll in the AGS course, visit members.americangemsociety.org/page/agswaycourse.