You have the skills & knowledge, show them off with certification
Jewelers of America’s Professional Certification validates jewelry knowledge and proficiency to national standards. Available in three specialties—Sales, Management and Bench—there’s a certification for every employee.
Why Get Certified?
Jewelers of America’s Professional Certification is designed for team members at every experience level and helps you:
Build staff knowledge and confidence
Hire, train, and promote more effectively
Provide customers with greater trust through a certified sales team
Sales & management
Certification for retail staff
There are two certification exams for jewelry retail employees depending on their title and experience. Available for JA members only.
Entry-level to advanced jewelry sales professionals
Management Certification
Entry-level to advanced jewelry management personnel
bench
Certification for bench jewelers
The nationally recognized Bench Certification ensures consumers are confident in the ability of the certified bench jeweler to perform quality work. The exam rates the talents and proficiency of bench jewelers at three levels.
Unlike educational courses, which are designed to teach new skills, JA Certification validates the knowledge, skills and experience jewelry professionals already possess.
Assessment-Based: Certification is earned by successfully completing exams that evaluate existing knowledge and proficiency, rather than completing educational courses.
Industry Standards: Exams assess professional competencies against established national standards.
Professional Recognition: Certification provides an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates expertise and professional achievement.
Career Advancement: Earning certification helps professionals distinguish themselves, strengthen credibility and demonstrate their qualifications.
Multiple Levels: Certification is available at different levels to recognize varying degrees of professional knowledge and experience.
Ready to join and get certified?
Sales and Management Certifications for only open to JA Members. Join today to get your staff certified.
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A Fresh Look. A New Website. A Stronger Membership.
We’re excited to unveil Jewelers of America’s refreshed brand and redesigned website, reflecting our growing community and continued commitment to the jewelry industry.
With JA and MJSA now united under one membership, we’re bringing together more resources, expertise and connections to support every facet of the jewelry industry.
Take a look around to see all that JA offers — members can login to access member-only content like benefits, the Knowledge Vault and Advocacy resources.
Questions? Contact us at members@jewelers.org or call/text (800) 223-0673.
