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Appraisal Studies Course
Continuing
Education
Merrill Essex, CMA
Thank you all for your support and encouragement through this process. I hope this will inspire others to continue their studies. There is no limit to continued learning in this profession. You provide us the platform for growth.
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Shannon Germanos, CSM
Whether a veteran in the industry or a newly graduated Gemologist, everyone will complete this course with increased knowledge and confidence, and that knowledge is power.
Mark Villanueva, Member
There is not a week that goes by that I do not mention the benefits of [NAJA] to another jeweler or gemologist. Before I felt like a small boat in a big ocean, now I feel like part of a Navy fleet.
An investment in learning pays the best interest
/ Ben Franklin
FEATURED VIDEO
Vice Chair of Education, Sherlene Bradbury
Highlights of an Appraisal Appointment
FTC GUIDES
The FTC creates and enforces rules to address unfair methods of competition and to carry out the laws that protect consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices in particular industries, such as telemarketing, the funeral industry, and the marketing of jewelry and precious metals. They also create guides to inform marketers what kinds of advertising claims would mislead consumers so they can avoid making those claims. Professional appraisers should also abide by all FTC guidelines as written. Please click the link below to view the complete Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries.
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APPRAISAL STUDIES COURSE
The Appraisal Studies Course is the first step toward enhanced professionalism in your appraisal practice.
LESSONS 1 - 5 APPRAISAL THEORY & METHODOLOGY
Time to Complete
Earned Designation*
Member Price
Six (6) months
Certified Member; Certified Senior Member (Please note that these designations also carry an experience requirement.)
$795
LESSONS 6 - 18
JEWELRY HISTORY, SPECIFIC JEWELRY TYPES, EXPERT WITNESS, MORE
Time to Complete
Earned Designation*
Member Price
Twelve (12) months
Certified Master Appraiser (Please note that this designation also carries an advanced education (GIA GG or FGA) requirement, an experience requirement, and an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory. Lab Application Here)
$500
* Designations are only available to active NAJA members, and are awarded through a combination of education and experience points, along with passing the exams and acceptance of a sample appraisal report. Certified Master Appraisers must also maintain an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory. Please see the NAJA website for more information. All members must complete in-person color vision testing (both the Ishihara and Farnsworth Munsell tests) every five years.
NON-DESIGNATION CONTINUING EDUCATION
This option is for students who are not members of NAJA, do not wish to join the Association, and do not wish to earn a designation; it is also for NAJA members who may have already earned a designation and simply wish to access the current curriculum or just refresh their knowledge.
Lessons 1-18
Time to Complete
Member Price
Non-Member Price
No exams or assignments
Eighteen (18) months
$1,295
$1,895
Students wishing to earn a designation must have their NAJA membership status verified before being enrolled. Clicking the button below will generate an email to NAJAeducation. Simply include your full name and contact information, we will verify your membership status, and reply to you with instructions for completing enrollment. If you have recently submitted an application, that process must be approved and finalized prior to enrollment.
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Please allow at least one business day for a response. While we will assist you as soon as possible, neither NAJA nor GMetrix monitors email 24 hours a day. Enrollments cannot always be completed on weekends.
Students wishing to sign up for the Non-Designation Continuing Education Course may do so instantly by clicking the "1-18 CE Sign Up" button below. NAJA Members may click the "Member Sign Up" button above to generate an email to verify their membership. Please indicate that you are an NAJA member wishing to take the Non-Designation version of the ASC, after which you will receive instructions for completing enrollment.
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Please allow at least one business day for a response. While we will assist you as soon as possible, neither NAJA nor GMetrix monitors email 24 hours a day. Enrollments cannot always be completed on weekends.
Jewelers of America (JA) members are eligible for a special discounted rate of $1,495 on Lessons 1-18. Clicking the button below will generate an email. Simply include your full name and contact information and we will verify your JA membership and send a link to sign up!
Appraisal Studies Course
CONTINUING EDUCATION
REPORT WRITING STANDARDS
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When the Report Writing Standards were updated in 2020, we recorded this video outlining the changes. Though it has now been several years, we hope you enjoy this video of the presentation as a reference.
Hover over the video to bring up the menu. You may watch in full screen mode by clicking the square at the far right, and unmute by clicking the speaker icon.
Please don't hesitate to contact us at najaeducationadmin@icloud.com with any questions.
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CE OPPORTUNITIES
Upcoming and Ongoing
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Members with a Certified designation must participate in a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education each year to maintain their membership level. In addition to NAJA's own offerings, below are some upcoming events which will count toward that total.
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​USPAP 7-Hour
February 11, 2025
Leon Castner, AQB Qualified USPAP Instructor
Call 910-232-3950 to sign up
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USPAP 15-Hour
March 3-4, 2025
Leon Castner, AQB Qualified USPAP Instructor
Call 910-232-3950 to sign up
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HOW TO APPRAISE ANTIQUE JEWELRY WEBINAR
March 15, 2025
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MINERAL TALKS LIVE
First Monday of every month
GIA ALUMNI COLLECTIVE
This platform from GIA offers a broad range of live seminars
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Continuing Ed
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