Get Certified.
Turn Your Education Into a Recognized Professional Credential.
Completing your DCA coursework is a major achievement—but it doesn’t have to be the end of your professional journey. Certification is the next step in demonstrating your expertise, credibility, and commitment to excellence in jewelry sales.
After earning your DCA Gem & Jewelry Sales Diploma, graduates are uniquely positioned to advance their careers by pursuing Jewelers of America Professional Sales Certification, the industry’s most widely recognized professional sales credentials.
A Fast Track for DCA Diploma Graduates
​Students who earn the DCA Gem & Jewelry Sales Diploma receive a significant advantage:
Diploma graduates may bypass the Level 1 Certified Sales Professional (CSP) exam and advance directly to Level 2: Certified Senior Sales Professional (CSSP). Jewelers of America will also waive the requirement to be a Jewelers of America member for DCA students/learners to enroll in the Sales & Management Certification exams.
This fast-track pathway recognizes the depth of DCA’s education and allows you to move more quickly toward advanced professional certification.
Jewelers of America
Certified Senior Sales Professional (CSSP)
The CSSP designation demonstrates advanced proficiency in jewelry sales, customer engagement, and professional best practices. It signals that you not only understand gem and jewelry fundamentals—but can apply them confidently in real-world selling environments.
Why Get Certified?
​JA Certification takes your expertise to the next level through a standardized, proctored exam governed by an independent industry accrediting body.
This advanced professional credential:
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Confirms mastery of industry standards
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Signals credibility to employers, peers, and customers
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Requires ongoing professional engagement and renewal
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Distinguishes you as a committed jewelry professional
DCA certifications are recognized by the jewelry industry as trusted marks of professional knowledge and skills.
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