The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched its 2011 Education Catalog titled “Reach Across the World,” in both print and online format. The publication emphasizes the global scope of the industry and the Institute’s worldwide education programmes and credentials. %% The content takes a reader through the in-depth descriptions of the Institute’s interactive online gemology curriculum, hands-on lab classes and full-time on-campus programs, insight into domestic and international schedules for gemology, design and jewelry manufacturing, application and registration forms, updated 2011 tuition and fees, and details about scholarships and financial assistance. %% The Institute’s mission to serve the needs of a wide range of students, from beginners in gem and jewellery careers, to professionals seeking advanced learning, is reflected in the catalogue. %% The catalog features GIA courses and programs for various fields including – design, gemology, for buyers and wholesalers, diamantaires, appraisers and retail sales. Insight into GIA’s Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, Graduate Pearls and Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma programs; Details on the Graduate Jeweler and Applied Jewelry Arts Diploma programs, and CAD/CAM for Jewelry and Jewelry Design Certificates; A guide to GIA eLearning, an innovative, media-rich learning experience delivered completely online via integrated text, videos, slide shows, animations and audio; Descriptions of lab classes held at worldwide GIA campuses, which provide hands-on training in grading, gem identification and jewelry manufacturing.