A program in jewelry may teach students how to identify, design, create, sell and display different pieces, such as rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. In a program, there may be courses that teach students art history, merchandising, identification and manufacturing.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.