Penn Foster Career School is one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world. The school provides programs and services that are designed to meet the life-long learning needs of the adult learner. Programs of study lead to career-specific diplomas.
Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is also a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Penn Foster Career School is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
The success of our students proves that Penn Foster training works. It is designed for busy people who know what they want out of life, but don't have the time to attend classes. Here are just a few of the benefits of choosing Penn Foster:
- Brand - Penn Foster is one of the world's largest and most respected online education providers.
- Content - Penn Foster programs are job-focused. We offer training for employment in the fastest-growing fields in business, technology, healthcare, and the trades.
- Delivery - With Penn Foster, students choose the time and place to complete their coursework. They can study online, in print, or a combination of both.
- Accelerated Study - After enrolling, students can begin their coursework immediately. Since students study at their own pace, there is no one to hold them back. They take the time they need to better understand the material.
- Support - Students work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff are just a phone call, message board, or email away.
- Tuition - Penn Foster is one of the most affordable, accredited online schools. Students' tuition includes all study materials including books, study guides, and learning aids. And Penn Foster offers 0% APR financing and customized payment plans.
- Career Services - Current students and graduates are notified - through their personal message boards - of job openings submitted directly to Penn Foster by employers from around the country. Penn Foster graduates can take advantage of Career Services which include access to online searches for jobs by industry and region, information on how to prepare cover letters, tips on interviewing, and even one-on-one help in creating your resume with a Certified Professional Resume Writer.
- Community - Students can interact with other Penn Foster students through eCampus, the school's online community, which includes social networks, blogs, forums and discussion groups.
Administrative Assistant
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Administrative Assistant. The Penn Foster Career School Administrative Assistant Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training with:
- Technologies in the Workplace
- Administrative Office Procedures
- PC Basics, Keyboarding, and Internet Basics
- Office Finances and Management
Carpenter
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Carpenter. The Penn Foster Career School distance learning Carpenter Program helps you learn about:
- Construction drawings
- Building codes and building layout
- Lumber, building materials, and fasteners
- Floor, wall, stair, and roof framing
- Finishing floors and ceilings
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed! The Penn Foster Career School Carpenter distance learning Program can help you acquire all the skills you need to become a professional!
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Caterer
Develop your natural talent with the Penn Foster Career School Caterer program. Your family, friends – and customers -- will admire your skills and the exquisite meals you prepare and serve.
Train effectively and conveniently with our online program. Your courses include:
- Food Styles
- The Gourmet Kitchen
- The Culinary Professional
- Poultry and Game
- Fish and Shellfish
- Baking and Pastry
- Breakfast, Garde Manger, and World Cuisines
... and so much more.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Certified Wedding Planner
You can become part of this exciting profession with the Penn Foster Career School Certified Wedding Planner program. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited. Your studies include:
- Wedding Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions
- Wedding Etiquette
- Vendors and Services
- The Role of a Consultant
... and more.
Get the latest information on bridal shows, specialty weddings, and the bridal business - exactly what you need to become a Certified Wedding Planner.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Dental Assistant
As a Dental Assistant, you need to know how to manage office operations, understand dental terminology and procedures, schedule appointments, update patient records, and more. The Penn Foster Career School Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills quickly and conveniently. Your courses include:
- Dental Terminology and Anatomy
- Law and Ethics
- Infection Control
- Radiology
- Records Management
- Dental Insurance
... and others.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor
If you want to teach pet owners the art of handling their animals, prepare dogs for security or law-enforcement work, work for an established training center or even start your own business, the Dog Obedience Trainer Instructor Program from Penn Foster Career School is for you.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Dressmaking and Design
Develop your natural talent for Dressmaking and Design with the Penn Foster Career School Dressmaking and Design distance learning program. Your customers, neighbors, and friends will respect your skills and admire the clothes you create.
Learn how to:
- Identify fibers and fabrics and care for them
- Select the right material for a project
- Mark, cut, and tack fabric for a proper fit
- Finish garments and alter patterns
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Electrician
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Electrician. The Penn Foster Career School Electrician Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training in:
- The classifications and categories of electricity
- Conduit fittings and supports
- Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation
- Heating and lighting practices
- Conductor properties and characteristics
Floral Design
If you want to design floral arrangements, consult with wedding planners, work in a florist shop, or even start your own floral business, the Floral Design program from Penn Foster is for you!
This program is appropriate for individuals with an interest in floral design and a desire to begin a home-based floral design business.
Your studies will cover:
* The basics and tools of floral design
* Design techniques and styles
* Plant care
* Coordination and design of arrangements for weddings
* Promotion and planning of arrangements for holidays and theme parties
... and much more
Gunsmith
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Gunsmith. The Penn Foster Career School Gunsmith Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training in:
- How to accurize, repair, and customize
- How to fit and finish stocks and mount telescopic sights
- How to restore antique firearms
- How to design and install metallic rifle sights
- How to custom load ammunition
Home Remodeling and Repair
Skilled Home Remodeling and Repair professionals are in demand around the nation to make old homes look like new. Plan renovations, prepare contracts and estimates, and choose the right materials for the job. The demand for Home Remodeling and Repair skills will provide the opportunity you've been looking for!
Receive hand-on training in:
- Evaluating interior and exterior areas of a house
- Inspecting building materials for quality
- Site preparation, building layout, and insulating foundations
- Floor, wall, and stair framing
- Drawing schedules and calculating project expenses
HVAC Technician
Learn the skills you need to become a professional HVAC Technician. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited. Your courses include:
- Refrigeration and air conditioning technology
- System evacuation, refrigerants, and system charging
- Automatic, electronic, and programmable controls
- Commercial refrigeration
- Heating systems
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Interior Decorator
Develop your natural talent for interior design with the Penn Foster Interior Decorator Program and work for homebuilders, retailers, hotels, corporate clients, or even start your own business. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited.
You'll learn to:
- Determine your client's needs and priorities.
- Use the elements and principles of design and color.
- Choose the best treatments for floors, walls, and windows.
- Start and operate your own business as an Interior Decorator.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Jewelry Design and Repair
Whether you wish to work for established jewelers or start your own business, the Jewelry Design and Repair Program from Penn Foster will provide the skills you need to succeed.
You'll learn about:
- Tools used by jewelers
- Common repairs done by jewelers
- Colored gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry design
- Home-based businesses and other forms of jewelry retailing
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Locksmithing
Skilled locksmith professionals are in demand around the nation to handle home and business security issues and our Professional Locksmithing training program will provide you the skills you need to succeed. You could even start your own Locksmithing business and get the career independence you've been looking for!
You'll learn:
- Key Identification and lock mechanisms
- Residential locks and keymaking
- Home and business security
- Panic hardware and electric locks
- Electronic security
Medical Coding and Billing
As a Medical Coding and Billing Professional, you'll need to know how to manage records and file claims, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. The Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing Program can help you develop these skills. Whether you work for a clinic, doctor's office, hospital or private billing service you'll have a career you can be proud of!
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Law and Ethics, in Medicine
- Body Systems Terminology 1 and 2
- Electronic Medical Records
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Motorcycle Repair Technician
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Motorcycle Repair Technician. Penn Foster Career School's Motorcycle Repair training program helps you learn these skills quickly and conveniently. Your studies include:
- Clutches and Ignitions
- Brakes, Wheel Assemblies, and Tires
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Inspections, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs
- DC Circuits for Motorcycles and ATVs
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Your self-paced lessons cover major makes from Harley Davidson® to Suzuki,® plus ATVs and snowmobiles. They explain procedures more thoroughly than ordinary Motorcycle Repair manuals.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Paralegal
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently!
You'll learn:
- Legal terminology and the U.S. Court System
- How to conduct legal investigations and interviews
- Legal writing and legal research
- Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
PC Maintenance and Repair
Receive comprehensive training to begin your career as a PC Maintenance and Repair Technician with training from Penn Foster Career School.
You'll learn:
- Hardware, including printers, notebooks and PDAs
- Software, including operating systems and data recovery
- Networking protocols and topology
- PC troubleshooting and repair techniques
You work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff - dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Pet Groomer (Career Diploma)
Learn how to become a Pet Groomer at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Pet Groomer. The Penn Foster Career School Pet Groomer Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll get training in:
* Maintenance and care of kennels and crates
* Dog types, personalities, and handling
* Cat types, personalities, and handling
* Anatomy and health care of dogs and cats
* Equipment use and care
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! This Penn Foster Career School distance learning program is like having your own personal Pet Groomer school!
Pet Grooming Certificate
Learn grooming skills through the Pet Grooming Certificate - at home, at your own pace - with Penn Foster Career School. Get this training affordably, quickly, and conveniently.
Your courses include:
- Dog and Cat types, personalities, and handling
- Preparation for Grooming
- Bathing and Drying
- Anatomy and Health Care
- Equipment selection, use, and maintenance
Please note: Graduates of this certificate program will earn a Certificate from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Pharmacy Technician
You'll get the training you need to work closely with pharmacists in providing medication and health care products to patients. Whether you'll work for a retail pharmacy, local druggist, grocery store, or hospital, you'll be an important part of a rewarding profession.
Our Pharmacy Technician training program provides you the skills you need to succeed and even offers a Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Review.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll need to know medical terminology, managing and updating patient records, and office procedures. The Penn Foster Career School program can help you learn these skills and many more affordably, quickly and conveniently.
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Small Engine Repair
Get hands-on training on repairing small engines, including lawn mower engines, motor boats and recreational vehicles. Employers prefer to hire mechanics who graduate from formal training programs and our Small Engine Repair diploma program will provide you the skills you need to succeed.
You'll learn how to:
- Troubleshoot and repair engine components and systems.
- Work with engines, ignition systems, and electrical circuits.
- Inspect and repair small engine fuel systems.
- Disassemble and rebuild all types of small engines, including two-stroke, four-stroke, outboard, and riding mower engines.
Travel and Tourism Specialist
The Penn Foster Career School Travel and Tourism Specialist distance-learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a Travel and Tourism Specialist. Train quickly and conveniently and learn the skills you need to succeed.
You'll learn:
- How Travel and Tourism Specialists use Computerized Reservation Systems
- The key tourist destinations throughout the world
- About tour and vacation packages
- How to start your own Travel and Tourism agency
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.
Wildlife/Forestry Conservation
Turn your love of "the great outdoors" into a rewarding career with the Penn Foster Career School Wildlife/Forestry Conservation Program. Train quickly and conveniently with our proven distance learning method. Earn your Career Diploma in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation in as little as five months!
You'll learn all about:
- Wildlife law enforcement and population management
- Forest ecology and protection
- Park and recreational facility operation
- Field equipment and safety
Please note: Graduates of this career training program will earn a Career Diploma from Penn Foster Career School upon completion.