This is particularly useful for those living outside Delhi who cannot take even a single day off from their busy schedule.

The IGL&I provides three Short Term Courses viz. ‘Diamond Essentials’, ‘Colored-Stone Essentials’ and ‘Retail Jewellery Business Skills’ through the mode of Distance Education also. Distance Education is provided by way of simple, easy to read and understand course material and assignments sent through post or email (depending upon the preference of the candidate). Through IGL&I Distance Education, you’re given the same course material that’s taught on-campus in New Delhi. By having the Institute’s acclaimed course materials delivered right to your door (or right to your computer), you learn without ever having to interrupt your schedule. Ultimately, you earn industry-wide recognition as a trained gem and jewellery professional in the convenience of your home or office. With Distance Education you are in total control of when, where and how you learn. You can complete courses as quickly as you like; all Distance Education courses are self-paced with generous time limits for completion. Your instructor is just an email or phone call away. IGL&I’s Distance Education instructors are available to give you quick and convenient help with your course and assignments and see you through every step of your studies.

The institute offers Extension classes similar to on-campus classes in the major cities of Northern India. Three courses viz. ‘Diamond Essentials’, ‘Colored-Stone Essentials’ and ‘Retail Jewellery Business Skills’ are available under this arrangement. These classes are held consecutively for two days, Saturday and Sunday. These classes would be particularly useful for those who cannot manage to come all the way to Delhi to attend on-campus classes. Those interested in availing of the facility of Extension classes have to, however, get themselves registered at least six weeks in advance.

The Institute also offers customized/tailormade courses as per the special requirements of jewellers or individuals with regard to contents, duration and timings of a course.