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HRD Antwerp Professional Courses

– Hands-on Skills for Professionals

HRD Antwerp Professional Courses are designed for those who want practical, industry-focused skills in diamonds, gemstones, and jewellery. Unlike theory-heavy programs, these courses are shorter, hands-on, and directly applicable to the workplace. We also offer on-demand training for teams needing quick upskilling or refreshers. Gain practical expertise and HRD Antwerp certification to advance your career in the diamond and jewellery industry.

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HRD Antwerp Professional Courses

– Hands-on Skills for Professionals

HRD Antwerp Professional Courses are designed for those who want practical, industry-focused skills in diamonds, gemstones, and jewellery. Unlike theory-heavy programs, these courses are shorter, hands-on, and directly applicable to the workplace. We also offer on-demand training for teams needing quick upskilling or refreshers. Gain practical expertise and HRD Antwerp certification to advance your career in the diamond and jewellery industry.

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Why Choose our Professional Courses?

  • Learn practical skills with minimal theory for immediate workplace application.

  • Hands-on training led by industry experts.

  • On-demand courses available for staff upskilling or refreshers.

  • Shorter, focused courses tailored to specific diamond or gemstone operations.

  • Gain globally recognized HRD Antwerp certification.

  • Courses designed for professionals, traders, and industry enthusiasts.

  • Access to HRD Antwerp’s network and resources for continued learning.

Start your journey with HRD Antwerp’s Professional Courses. Choose between diamond grading, gemmology and more and take the next step in your career.

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  • Learn practical skills with minimal theory for immediate workplace application.

  • Hands-on training led by industry experts.

  • On-demand courses available for staff upskilling or refreshers.

  • Shorter, focused courses tailored to specific diamond or gemstone operations.

  • Gain globally recognized HRD Antwerp certification.

  • Courses designed for professionals, traders, and industry enthusiasts.

  • Access to HRD Antwerp’s network and resources for continued learning.

Start your journey with HRD Antwerp’s Professional Courses. Choose between diamond grading, gemmology and more and take the next step in your career.

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A professional course provides students with practical skills with minimal theory. These courses are often shorter and focus on elements that are useful to operate in the diamond industry.

We also organize these courses on demand, when new staff members need to be trained urgently or a refresher course on specific elements is needed.

Diamond Grading Practical Course

Practical hands-on course teaching professional diamond grading techniques for workplace application. Gain experience in evaluating diamonds based on color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
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Sorting of Polished Diamonds – Small Goods

Learn to sort polished diamonds efficiently by size, quality, and value. Focused training for diamond traders, manufacturers, and quality control specialists.
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Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald

Focused practical training on coloured gemstones: ruby, sapphire, and emerald. Learn identification, grading, and appraisal for professional application.
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Lab Grown Diamonds

Practical training on identifying and grading lab-grown diamonds. Learn detection techniques and differences between natural and synthetic diamonds.
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Gemmology Practice Week

Intensive practical week for gemstone identification, handling, and grading. Ideal for gemmologists seeking advanced skills in coloured stones.
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Fancy Colour Diamonds

Hands-on course on evaluating and grading fancy colour diamonds. Understand colour intensity, hue, and tone, with practical exercises on real stones.
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Biogenic Gemstones

The Biogenic Gemstones segment offers courses in Pearls & Pearl Grading as well as Biogenic Gemstones and their classification. Participants will learn how to recognize and classify these unique gemstones using gemmological instruments and internationally accepted standards.
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Frequently asked questions

What are HRD Antwerp Professional Courses?

Ans: Hands-on training programs designed to provide practical, industry-specific skills with minimal theory.

Who should enroll in Professional Courses?

Ans: Professionals, traders, jewellers, gemmologists, and anyone seeking practical skills for the diamond and gemstone industry.

Do I receive a certificate?

Ans: Yes, each completed professional course comes with an internationally recognized HRD Antwerp certificate.

Are on-demand courses available?

Ans: Yes, HRD Antwerp organizes professional courses on demand for staff training or refresher sessions.

Do I need prior experience?

Ans: Some courses are suitable for beginners, while others require basic knowledge in diamond or gemstone handling.

Are these courses hands-on?

Ans: Yes, all professional courses are practical, with minimal theory and focus on workplace skills.

Where are the courses conducted?

Ans: Professional courses are conducted at HRD Antwerp campuses or on-demand at client locations.

What equipment or tools are needed?

Ans: HRD Antwerp provides tools and materials during training; some courses may require personal equipment details on registration.

Are there group or corporate training options?

Ans: Yes, HRD Antwerp provides professional courses for teams and companies requiring group training sessions.