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ABC® Certified Wedding Planner
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Study to be a Certified Wedding Planner — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster.
Turn your dream of becoming a Wedding Planner into an exciting career with the Penn Foster Certified Wedding Planner Program. It's convenient, affordable, and nationally accredited.
Train quickly and conveniently. Learn to:
- Arrange for photography
- Coordinate and plan ceremonies and receptions
- Plan and order floral arrangements, clothing and invitations
- Start and operate your own business as a wedding planner
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed!
Get the latest information on bridal shows and specialty weddings. Why train to be a Certified Wedding Planner? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Start your own business and enjoy career independence.
- Advance your current career in the catering, floral, or bridal business.
Today's brides and grooms have busy lives. Many don't have time to make all the arrangements for their dream weddings. They'll gladly pay a wedding planner to take care of the details. Weddings take place year-round, around the world. That means career opportunity and flexibility for you!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Administrative Assistant
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Learn Administrative Assistant skills — at home and at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as an Administrative Assistant. The Penn Foster College Administrative Assistant Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training with:
- Technologies in the Office
- Administrative Office Procedures
- PC Basics, Keyboarding, and Internet Basics
- Office Finances and Management
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Enroll in the Penn Foster College Administrative Assistant distance learning program and learn skills that can help you take the first step forward towards a new career!
Pursue a rewarding career as an Administrative Assistant.
Why take an Administrative Assistant training program? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Work as a Legal Secretary or Executive Secretary.
- Work assisting physicians with reports, speeches, and conference proceedings.
- Assist engineers or scientists with correspondence and technical material.
Whether working for a law firm, a large corporation, or a medical facility, as an Administrative Assistant, you’ll have a versatile set of skills that you can be proud of.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Appliance Repair
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Get Appliance Repair training — at home, and at your own pace with Penn Foster.
Penn Foster can help you learn the skills to pursue a career in Appliance Repair. Penn Foster Career School is convenient, affordable, and regionally and nationally accredited.
You'll get Appliance Repair training in:
- Electricity and Electronics
- Repairing clothes washers and dryers
- Working with electric ranges, ovens, and cooktops
- Repairing microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, and freezers
You'll also get hands-on training using our virtual simulations and each course has a section related to smart home/smart appliances. Appliance Repair training at home means there's no classroom needed! Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes!
Take the first step towards a challenging and hands-on career as an Appliance Repair technician.
Why complete an Appliance Repair technician training program? With the right training, you can learn how to:
- Work for an established repair shop or appliance dealer.
- Start your own business.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Auto Repair Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career path as an Auto Repair Technician. The Penn Foster Auto Repair Technician Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Electrical systems and computerized engine controls
- Fuel systems, exhaust systems, and braking systems
- Front and rear axles, differentials, and front end alignments
- Transmission components
- Automotive engine disassembly, repair and rebuilding
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
The Penn Foster College Automotive Repair Technician Program, developed by ASE Master Technicians and leading experts in the field of auto repair, will teach you relevant skills and subject matter. Through interactive content, video animations, terminology challenge games, recorded lectures, and optional real-world practical exercises, you can train at home on your own time, at a pace that’s right for you! You'll cover topics ranging from simple tune-ups to advanced troubleshooting techniques. You'll learn the basics of engine construction and operation, to major automobile systems, including transmissions, electrical systems, and computerized engine controls. You'll even get preparation for the ASE certification exams on major systems such as brakes, suspension and steering, manual drive train and axles, and more!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Bookkeeping
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as a Bookkeeper. The Penn Foster Bookkeeping Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Preparing a balance sheet and income statement
- Assets, liabilities, and owner's equity
- The basics of the general journal, ledger, and the T account
- Revenue, expenses, and trial balance
- Payroll accounting, accounting systems, and wholesale accounting.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Thousands of new businesses open each year and every organization, large or small, needs someone with the right training to maintain and update its financial records. Learn to prepare a balance sheet, create a profit and loss statement, and produce a financial report for any business. You'll learn about the skills others depend on in the business world. Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as nine months, or take longer if you wish. Bookkeepers work for a variety of companies, large and small, and even own their own business and work from home!
You'll learn important skills to help you pursue a career in Bookkeeping. Learn to prepare the balance sheet and income statement, as well as accounting for cash and payroll. Gain practical experience in maintaining the accounting records and prepare financial statements for a model company. Learn valuable computer skills by mastering the first steps in using a computer and learning to create notes, documents, and drawings. Prepare for certification.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Caterer
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn the skills to help you pursue a career as a Caterer — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
Develop your natural talent for catering with the Penn Foster Career School Caterer distance learning program. In the catering program, you can learn how to prepare and serve exquisite meals to family, friends, and customers.
Train quickly and conveniently. Learn about:
- Food styles involved in catering
- The gourmet kitchen and the culinary professional
- Preparing poultry, fish, game, and shellfish
- Baking and pastry
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about different cuts of meat and how to prepare them, as well as basic and advanced presentation. It's like having your own personal Caterer school.
There will always be a demand for professional Caterers. Create new, unique dishes and prepare them for your own parties and banquets, or pursue a career in catering and to prepare them for clients.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Child Care Professional
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
Prepare to pursue a career as a child care professional with Penn Foster Career School’s online Child Care Professional Career Diploma program! Start learning new skills at home, on your own time, at your own pace. The Child Care Professional Career Diploma program helps students prepare for entry-level positions such as a Teacher Aide, Preschool Aide, In-home Child Care Provider, or Nanny. The program will also provide 38 continuing education units (CEUs) for students working with children ages birth through eight.
Why Choose Penn Foster Career School for Child Care Professional Training
- Choose between two Specializations: Family Child Care or Center-Based, to tailor your program based on what child care setting you’d like to work in
- Get in-field training with the optional work experiences available in this program. You can apply through Bright Horizons — an official partner of Penn Foster Career School!
- Participate in live webinars with your instructors and peers
- Program includes projects that will teach you real-world application of knowledge
- Some of your course credits can be transferred to Penn Foster College’s Early Childhood Education Associate degree program
- If you are interested in seeking your CDA (Child Development Associate) credential, your program closely aligns with the eight educational areas as mandated by the Council for Professional Recognition and can be used as the educational component prerequisite
- Program aligns to the outcomes for quality education of the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC)
Your program includes:
- Your personalized online student homepage and learning portal
- Access 24/7 to Penn Foster’s online Student Community, plus immediate membership in the Child Care Professional academic group
- Customize your study plans and keep track of your progress with goal-setting and progress-tracking tools
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Computer Graphic Artist
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Learn the skills to help you pursue an exciting career in graphic design - at home, at your own pace. Put your creativity to work as a graphic designer. With the Penn Foster Computer Graphic Artist Program, you can learn graphic design skills quickly and conveniently.
You'll learn:
- Page layout techniques
- Illustration and painting
- Photo retouching and image editing
- Preparing your graphic design portfolio
- How to start your own graphic design business.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Get industry-standard graphic design software and all the latest information on the techniques used by Computer Graphic Artists today. Pursue a rewarding, creative career in the growing field of graphic design. With the right credentials, you can pursue a career path working for almost any company that manufactures a product or offers a service. Computer Graphic Designers can even start their own graphic design businesses!
Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as six months, or take longer if you wish. You'll learn important skills to help you take the first step in becoming a Computer Graphic Artist.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Construction Trades
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn to become a Carpenter — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
Build the skills you need to start your career as a carpenter today. Penn Foster's online Construction Trades diploma program includes interactive animations, demonstrations, and simulations. Your courses cover topics such as
- Construction drawing and building materials
- Tools, foundations, and concrete work
- Insulation and exterior finishes
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Penn Foster Career School’s online Construction Trades Career Diploma allows you to train to work in the field as a carpenter, on your schedule.
With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Work for a contractor, or start your own business and be your own boss.
- Choose your hours and projects.
- Save money doing your own repair work.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Dental Assistant
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn the skills to help you become a Dental Assistant - at home, at your own pace.
As a Dental Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Penn Foster Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Dental terminology and anatomy, preventive dentistry and nutrition
- Disease transmission, pathology, and dental emergencies
- Radiology and pharmacology
- Business administration for the Dental Assistant
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Through the online Dental Assistant Training Program, you’ll learn skills to help you take the first step to enter a field with very good job opportunities – all at your own pace.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Diesel Mechanics
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as a Diesel Mechanic. The Penn Foster Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Truck Maintenance Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Diesel Engine Fundamentals
- Hydromechanical Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
- Computerized Truck and Bus Systems Management
- Truck Steering, Suspension, Brake, and Transmission Systems
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Many Diesel Mechanics enjoy the independence and flexibility of operating their own businesses. Trained Diesel Mechanics and heavy truck maintenance specialists can work as brake repairers, diesel engine repairers, or as transmission technicians. Diesel Mechanics can enjoy their independence in this challenging career!
Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as a year or take longer if you wish. Diesel Mechanics can start their own business, or work part-time or full-time in a repair shop. Learn ignition, exhaust, cooling, lubrication, and other systems. Learn intake, power sources, fuel systems, troubleshooting, failure analysis, maintenance, repair, and much more.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Pursue a career as a Professional Dog Trainer / Instructor with distance training from Penn Foster.
If you want to learn how to teach pet owners the art of handling their animals, learn how trainers prepare dogs for security or law-enforcement work, or even how to go about starting your own business, the Dog Obedience Trainer / Instructor Program from Penn Foster is for you.
You'll learn:
- To understand dog behavior, communication, and use of the senses
- How to influence dog behavior using conditioning and reinforcement
- Housetraining, crate training, hunting training, and basic veterinary issues
- How to deal with behavior problems and teach competition obedience
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced!
There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back.
While you'll work independently, you won't be alone. Expert instructors and support staff — dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away.
Respected and Accredited
You'll earn your Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor Career Diploma from nationally accredited Penn Foster.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Drafting with AutoCAD<sup>®</sup>
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 7 months*
Receive AutoCAD® training at home. You'll have access to support while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Career School Drafting with AutoCAD® Program.
Learn the skills that can help you begin a career in drafting by completing the Drafting with AutoCAD® training program at home. It's convenient, affordable, and regionally and nationally accredited.
You'll get hands-on AutoCAD® training in:
- Use of basic CAD equipment; coordinate systems and software used with CAD programs
- Use of drafting equipment, media, and reproduction methods
- Dimensioning, geometric construction, and geometric tolerancing
- AutoCAD® commands.
- Electrical and electronic schematic Drafting with AutoCAD®
Software and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Drafting with AutoCAD® training program provides you with a broad range of tools and supplies to provide you with hands-on training.
Respected and Accredited
You'll earn your Drafting with AutoCAD® Career Diploma from regionally and nationally accredited Penn Foster Career School.
AutoCAD is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Dressmaking and Design
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Through Penn Foster’s online Dressmaking and Design Program, you can learn the fundamentals of sewing, clothing design, and more – on your schedule, from home.
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
You’ll also learn how to use a sewing machine, draft patterns, and make alterations, all online.
- Work for a design agency, a tailor, or start your own business.
- Create your own designs as a hobby or for extra income.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Electronics Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 7 months*
There are certain skills to help you begin a career as an Electronics Technician. With Penn Foster distance learning, you can learn them quickly and conveniently.
Cover these topics and more:
- Electronics hardware, transformers, and electronic sensors
- Reactance and impedance
- Oscillator and feedback waveforms
- Modulation and detection circuits
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Whether you want to pursue a full-time career in Electronics, want to earn extra money with your own part-time business, or want to improve upon existing skills, Penn Foster can teach you important technical skills to help you get a leg up in your career!
Earn your Career Diploma at home. Learn electronics terminology and procedures, so you'll easily understand and be able to carry out your new duties. Learn to install electronic equipment safely, and troubleshoot any problems you encounter on the job.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Floral Design
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 7 months*
Become a Floral Designer with distance training from Penn Foster Career School.
If you want to design floral arrangements, consult with wedding planners, work in a florist shop, or even start your own business, the Floral Design Program from Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first step.
You'll learn:
- 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
- Creation of artificial and dried flower displays
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced!
There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back.
While you’ll work independently, you won’t be alone. Expert instructors and support staff – dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away.
Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson - and towards a new career - in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Event Planning
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Becoming a skilled event planner requires specific industry knowledge and training. With our online Event Planner Career Diploma, students will cover a range of topics to prepare for a job in the industry.
Learners will build skills in areas such as:
- Starting a business
- Client services
- Creating memorable events
And you’ll learn it all at home — on your schedule!
The Penn Foster Event Planner career training program will give you the relevant foundational knowledge and skills to prepare you to take the next steps toward a career in the field, or even starting your own event planning business. Through in-depth lessons, you’ll learn about interviewing clients, determining budgets and expectations, evaluating and booking venues, vendors, and accommodations, and more. Our Event Planning course online curriculum also provides business and self-employment guidance so you can equip yourself with the marketing, financial, and managerial skills that can help you to succeed.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Guest Service Agent
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Earn your Guest Service Agent career diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you begin your path towards a career as a guest service agent. With Penn Foster Career School, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- The Hotel Industry
- Hotel Technology and Equipment
- Hospitality Accounting and Reporting
- Guest Service Agent Responsibilities
- The Guest Experience
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience. At Penn Foster Career School, you’ll learn from expert faculty with real-life industry experience at Hyatt and MGM resorts. Plus, students in Penn Foster Career School’s Guest Service Agent program can choose to pursue a Work Experience Option, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Gunsmith
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
There are certain skills that can help you pursue a career as a Gunsmith. The Penn Foster Gunsmith Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training in how to:
- Accurize, repair, and customize
- Fit and finish stocks and mount telescopic sights
- Restore antique firearms
- Design and install metallic rifle sights
- Custom load ammunition
You’ll also learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL), which is required to sell firearms.
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Why complete a Gunsmith training program? As an experienced Gunsmith, you can:
- Work for a gun shop accurizing, installing, and making simple adjustments.
- Start your own business repairing and customizing firearms.
- Custom-make ammunition or restore valuable antique firearms.
Hunters, sportsmen, collectors, and firearms enthusiasts around the nation all need the services of experienced Gunsmiths to repair and customize their favorite firearms.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Home Health Aide
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 9 months*
Earn your Home Health Aide Career Diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you begin your path towards a career as a home health aide. With Penn Foster, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- Introduction to the Home Health Aide Role
- Therapeutic Communication Skills
- Home Care Procedures
- Nutrition
- Meeting Clients’ Needs
- Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience. With Penn Foster, you’ll study a wide range of topics and gain real-world experience that can help you work in a variety of settings, including private homes, hospice agencies, and community settings.
Some states may require additional training or licensure to obtain a position in the field at certain agencies.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Home Remodeling and Repair
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 8 months*
Learn construction at home with the Home Remodeling and Repair training program from Penn Foster Career School.
Receive 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
Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Hotel / Restaurant Management
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn the skills that can help you pursue a career as a Hotel/Restaurant Manager — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills specific to Hotel/Restaurant Management. The Penn Foster Hotel/Restaurant Management Program can help you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll learn:
- Marketing and Sales
- Hospitality Accounting, Cost Controls, and Legal Aspects and Insurance
- Menu Planning, Food Preparation, and Restaurant and Banquet Service
- Food Service Sanitation, Purchasing, and Storage
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about food service set-ups, dining service, banquet and buffet catering, sales, advertising, and public relations.
Why take a Hotel/Restaurant Management training program? With the right credentials, you can:
- Work for an established hotel or restaurant.
- Work for a chain of hotels or restaurants and have the opportunity to travel.
- Enjoy the fringe benefits that come with such an exciting job.
Demand for Hotel/Restaurant Managers is on the rise. The more people travel, the greater the need for Hotel/Restaurant Managers. As operations become more complex, employers are putting more emphasis on specialized training. The Hotel/Restaurant Management Program can help you gain a competitive advantage.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
HVACR Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Take the first steps toward becoming an HVACR technician today with Penn Foster’s online training program. You'll get instructional support while learning at a pace that's right for you, all from home. Throughout your program, you’ll develop the essential knowledge and skills that can help you be successful on the job.
Your courses include:
- Refrigeration systems
- HVACR system design and installation
- Electrical systems
- Residential and light commercial HVACR systems
- Commercial refrigeration and HVACR maintenance
- ... and more
Become Certified!
The Penn Foster HVACR Technician Training Program includes an EPA Certification test voucher and registration, EPA Air Conditioning Preparatory Manual, and the Troubleshooting HVACR Equipment Reference Text. EPA certification is required to work as an HVACR technician, especially for those working with refrigerants.
Find out more about Penn Foster's complete HVACR training that includes:
- All the books, study guides, and learning aids for your program
- Voucher for an EPA certification exam, manual, and registration
- Instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Interior Decorator
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 9 months*
Learn interior decorating skills with distance training from Penn Foster Career School.
Develop your natural talent for interior design with the Penn Foster Interior Decorator Program. Interior Decorators can work for homebuilders, retailers, hotels, corporate clients, or their own businesses. Your program with Penn Foster is convenient, affordable, and regionally and nationally 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.
Become Certified!
Receive a paid six-month Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.) professional membership upon successful completion of the certification exam and the Penn Foster Interior Decorator Program.
Get more information today.
Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Jewelry Design and Repair
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Learn Jewelry Design and Repair at home. You'll get support while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Jewelry Design and Repair Program.
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 to help you get started.
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
Tools and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Jewelry Design and Repair Program provides you with a broad range of tools and supplies for your hands-on training in Jewelry Design and Repair.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Landscaping Technology
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Learn the skills that can help you become a Landscaping Technician — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills that can help begin a career as a Landscaping Technician. The Penn Foster Career School Landscaping Technology Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll learn about:
- Garden ecology
- Creating landscaping designs using shrubs and ground covers
- Specialty landscaping
- Starting and operating your own landscaping business
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Why complete a training program in landscaping? With the right credentials, you can how to:
- Work for an established landscaping firm
- Start your own business.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Legal Secretary
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Learn the skills that can help you become a Legal Secretary — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as a Legal Secretary. The Penn Foster Career School Legal Secretary Program helps you learn them at home, quickly and conveniently! You'll learn:
- Technologies in the office
- Filing techniques and records management
- PC basics, keyboarding, and Internet basics
- Ethics, professionalism, and risk management
NALS® Exam
The Penn Foster Legal Secretary Program helps students prepare for the accredited National Association of Legal Secretary Certification Exam.
And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed!
You’ll get valuable information about written communication, time and stress management, and administrative office procedures.
Why take a Legal Secretary training program? With the right credentials, you can:
- Work for insurance companies, real estate agencies, or banks.
- Work for law firms, banks, or corporate legal departments.
- Prepare documents for trial and provide assistance to attorneys.
The National Association of Legal Secretaries is a trademark registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Locksmith and Home Security Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Take the first step toward an entry-level career as a Locksmith and Home Security Technician with Penn Foster Career School.
Our online Locksmith/Home Security Technician training program will provide you with the foundational skills that can help you begin an entry-level position in the field. With self-paced, online, interactive lessons and simulations, you’ll take the first step toward a rewarding career path.
You'll learn:
- Key Identification and lock mechanisms
- Residential locks and keymaking
- Locksmithing in Electronic Security
- Locksmithing for Safes and Vaults
- Dynamic interactive practice assessments and graded projects
The Penn Foster Locksmith & Home Security Technician Diploma provides you with a broad range of learning aids and interactive simulations to help you gain the fundamental skills and confidence to take steps toward apprenticing or working in the field.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you’ll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments, and update patient records. The Penn Foster Medical Administrative Assistant Program can help you learn these and other fundamental skills needed to succeed in your career. Train quickly and conveniently!
You’ll get hands-on training in:
- Law, Ethics, and Medicine
- Administrative Procedures and Practices
- Advanced Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
- Keyboarding and Word Processing
Learn administrative duties such as updating medical records, filling out insurance forms, and scheduling appointments. Also, learn clinical responsibilities like taking medical histories, preparing laboratory samples, and explaining treatments. Get the training that can help you begin your career in this exciting profession!
As a trained Medical Administrative Assistant, you can work at a pharmaceutical company, insurance company, doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. As an administrative specialist, you can also work as an insurance clerk, medical records clerk, admission clerk, or receptionist.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Medical Billing and Coding
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Learn medical billing at home with the Medical Billing and Coding training program from Penn Foster College.
- Revised program includes ICD-10 coding
- Digital textbooks with online student resources
- Includes optional webinars and discussion boards
- Instructor with industry-critical credentials — AAPC/AHIMA certified
- Cost of the Certified Billing and Coding specialist exam and exam prep study package covered by Penn Foster
As a Medical Billing and Coding 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 can pursue a career you can be proud of!
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Law, Ethics, and Medicine
- Body Systems Terminology 1 and 2
- Electronic Medical Records
Learn administrative duties such as filling out insurance forms, updating medical records, and scheduling appointments. Get the training that can help you begin your career in this exciting profession! As a trained Medical Billing and Coding Professional, you can work at a physician's office, a rehabilitation center, clinic, or private billing service. Medical coding and billing services are in demand by physicians and other health care providers around the nation.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Medical Transcriptionist
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 7 months*
There are certain skills that can help you become a Medical Transcriptionist. The Penn Foster Medical Transcriptionist Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently!
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Medical Terminology
- Creating and Maintaining Medical Records
- Advanced Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
- Keyboarding and Word Processing
You’ll also learn essential skills like interpersonal communication, written communication, and more – all online. Through our Medical Transcription Training Program, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills that can help you prepare to take the next steps toward a rewarding, entry-level career in the healthcare field at the pace that works for you!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Motorcycle Repair Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as a Motorcycle Repair Technician. Penn Foster Motorcycle Repair training helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
Develop the following skills and more: how to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Learn how to work with engines, ignition systems, and electrical circuits, inspect and repair frames, steering, suspensions, and work with brakes, wheel assemblies, and tires.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Your self-paced lessons cover major makes from Harley® to Suzuki®, plus ATVs and snowmobiles. They explain procedures more thoroughly than ordinary motorcycle repair manuals. Why take a Motorcycle Repair Program? With the right credentials, you can take the first step towards working for motorcycle or marine vehicle dealerships, or working for an existing motorcycle repair business, or beginning one of your own. Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as nine months or take longer if you wish. Start your own business. Work part-time from home or open a full-time repair shop. You'll learn important skills used by Motorcycle Repair Technicians.
Learn to service:
- Two-stroke and four- stroke engines
- Lubrication and cooling systems
- Fuel systems
- Clutches, transmissions and drives, and more
You'll know what it takes to fix electrical systems, ignition systems, steering and suspensions, brakes, wheels, and tires. You'll learn proper motorcycle maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection techniques.
Harley-Davidson is a trademark of Harley-Davidson, Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
Suzuki is a trademark of American Suzuki Motor Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Optician Exam Prep
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 11 months*
Prepare for industry certifications and learn how to fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses with the Optician Exam Prep training program from Penn Foster.
As an Optician, you’ll help select and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses for people with eye problems following prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. The Penn Foster Optician Exam Prep Program will help you develop knowledge and skills relevant to working in this profession as well as prepare you to sit for industry certifications. Whether you work in an optical dispensary or laboratory, an optometrist’s or ophthalmologist’s office, a hospital or clinical setting, or a retail optical store, you’ll have a career you can be proud of!
You’ll receive training in:
- Optical Fundamentals
- Ophthalmic Dispensing
- Contact Lens Dispensing
- Professional Practice and Certification Review
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Paralegal
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as a Paralegal working for a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency. The Penn Foster Paralegal program can help you learn them quickly and conveniently!
You will 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
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
You'll get valuable information about the paralegal's role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, evidence and evaluation.
Through your online paralegal classes, you’ll learn to provide administrative support for attorneys by performing legal research and conducting client interviews. You’ll also learn:
- How to draft legal documents such as contracts, mortgages, wills, and trusts.
- More about the documents and procedures of the court system.
- PC basics and law office computing.
- Calendar and docket control.
- Computerized legal research and more!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Payroll Clerk
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Payroll clerks play a vital role in businesses in every industry.
You'll learn skills like:
- Payroll management
- Effective employee time-tracking
- How to use payroll software
- How to calculate compensation
- Understanding and explaining employee benefits
And you’ll learn at your own pace — from home!
The Penn Foster Payroll Clerk diploma program covers the foundational skills and knowledge that could help you prepare to be an effective, valued employee in a company’s accounting department. Through classes on topics from basic accounting practices to payroll deductions, you’ll also prepare to sit for the National Bookkeepers Association (NBA) Uniform Payroll Certification exam, leading to the Payroll Certification designation.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
IT Support Specialist
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as an IT support specialist. Penn Foster’s online IT Support Specialist Program can help you learn these skills at your own pace, from home!
Develop these skills and more:
- Solving basic computer problems
- Troubleshoot, install, and maintain your computer system
- Remove and replace CPUs, motherboards, and memory
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Earn your career diploma at home in as little as four months.
You'll learn many important aspects needed to be a successful IT professional, including:
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Using diagnostic software
- Detecting and "curing" computer viruses
- Replacing central processing unit (CPU) components
- Diagnosing problems with power supplies, hard drives, keyboards, monitors, video cards, and more
- Preventative testing, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment
With IT professionals needed in all industries to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot technology issues, it’s a great time to take the first steps toward preparing for a career in the field today! With Penn Foster’s online IT Support Specialist Career Diploma, you can prepare for a job as an IT support specialist, computer support specialist, or help desk technician on your schedule.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Pharmacy Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
Earn your Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma at home, at your own pace.
Penn Foster Career School’s Pharmacy Technician Diploma program can help you prepare to take the PTCE and sit for the NHA ExCPT. With next generation program updates, from interactive lessons to simulations that allow you to apply what you learn to real-world tasks, the Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma can help you take the first steps toward an entry-level career in the pharmacy field.
Our courses include:
- Regulations for Drug Development
- Pharmacy Operations
- Label Preparation
- Prescriptions
- Basic Chemistry of Drug Molecules
- Medical Terminology
- ... and much more!
And you’ll earn your career diploma at home — no classroom needed!
Earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience. Plus, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience with our partners CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens as part of your externship.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Physical Therapy Aide
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 1 month*
The Penn Foster Physical Therapy Aide Program can help you learn to make a difference by helping patients recover from their injuries and return to their active lives! Train quickly and conveniently.
Cover these topics and more:
- The role of the Physical Therapy Aide in patient recovery
- Common physical disorders
- Physical therapy treatments
- Exercise and mobility training
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
You'll get valuable information about physical therapy aide training issues from lifting techniques to environmental safety, plus a clinical work experience option. Penn Foster can help you gain the skills and knowledge relevant to starting this satisfying profession! Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as one month or take longer if you wish. You'll learn the important skills you need to be a Physical Therapy Aide, including the language of physical therapy and medical terminology, and have a fundamental knowledge of common physical dysfunctions and disorders.
Your program also features the latest information on therapeutic modalities, including deep heating treatments and cryotherapy, as well as common therapeutic exercises for strength and mobility. Strengthen your interpersonal skills and learn to communicate effectively with the rehabilitative team, other personnel, and most importantly, the patient.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Plumber
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Train to be a Plumber with Penn Foster Career School.
Learn the skills to help you become a professional plumber while studying at home. Our program is convenient, affordable, and covers up-to-date, essential plumbing skills.
You’ll learn how to:
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain plumbing systems.
- Install and maintain water heating systems.
- Install and troubleshoot the plumbing for dishwashers and other appliances.
Learning Aids Included!
The Penn Foster Plumber Diploma program helps prepare students for real-world work with interactive simulations, how-to videos, and animations that allow you to retain and use what you learned.
Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Private Investigator
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Gain the skills and knowledge that can help you on your path to becoming a Private Investigator — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
As a Private Investigator, you’ll have an exciting and challenging career. Private Investigators conduct investigations involving missing persons, corporate intelligence, or other fascinating areas. Enjoy the special satisfaction that comes with working as a Private Investigator on an important case. Train quickly and conveniently!
You will learn about:
- Investigation and reporting techniques
- Sources of information and background investigations
- Surveillance equipment and techniques
- Ethics and professional responsibility for private investigators
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about the private investigator’s role in civil and criminal litigation, corporate intelligence gathering and espionage, and professional development and employment.
Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Residential Electrician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 7 months*
Learn the skills to help you become a Residential Electrician - at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster College.
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as an Residential Electrician. The Penn Foster College Residential Electrician Program can help 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
And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed!
Take the first steps towards a challenging, new career as a Residential Electrician.
Why complete a Residential Electrician training program? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Work for a construction firm or start your own business.
- Install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories, and offices.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Retail Supervisor
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Earn your Retail Supervisor career diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you advance in your career as a retail supervisor. With Penn Foster, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- The Customer Experience
- Products and Services
- Leading and Managing People
- Retail Operations Management
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Whether you are looking to advance in your current position within the retail industry or transition into business and retail management, Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first steps. With our Retail Supervisor program, you can earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home as you cover topics such as customer services, retail transactions, teambuilding, asset management, and more.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Small Business Management
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Learn small business management skills - at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you manage a small business. The Penn Foster Small Business Management Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- The elements of marketing
- Creating effective advertising
- Using a computer to run the business smoothly and efficiently
- Customer service, budgeting time, and setting priorities
- Setting up personnel policies, wages, and benefits
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
With the right credentials you can open your own small business, or start your career managing the operation of a business such as a retail store, restaurant, apartment complex, or insurance agency — to name a few. Work with customers, executives, and other interesting people, making the decisions that result in growth and prosperity. Work part-time from home, or open a full-time enterprise of your own.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Small Engine Repair
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career in Small Engine Repair. Penn Foster Small Engine Repair training helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
Develop these skills and more:
- 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.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Your self-paced lessons cover lawn mower engines, motor boats, recreational vehicles, and more. They explain procedures more thoroughly than ordinary small engine repair manuals.
Why take a Small Engine Repair program?
With the right credentials, you can take the first step towards working as a motorboat or motorcycle mechanic, working for an existing small engine repair business, or beginning one of your own.
You'll learn important skills used by Small Engine Repair Technicians. Learn ignition, exhaust, cooling, lubrication, and other systems; the differences between two-stroke and four-stroke engines; AC and DC power sources, fuel systems, and much more.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Sterile Processing Technician
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Sterile processing technicians play a vital role on hospital services teams. The Penn Foster Sterile Processing Career Diploma can prepare you to qualify for a job in the field.
You’ll cover foundational training in topics like:
- Medical terminology
- HIPPA requirements
- Principles of aseptic technique
- Bloodborne pathogens
And you’ll learn at your own pace — from home!
Penn Foster’s online, self-paced Sterile Processing training prepares you to understand the role of sterile processing technicians. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level work as a sterile processing technician. The program focuses on introductory sterile processing concepts and professional proficiencies. It will prepare students like you to execute the necessary activities that are performed daily in the sterile processing department. Graduates of the program can sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam through the International Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), the cost of which is covered in your tuition.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Tax Preparation
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
Accurate tax preparation is essential for both businesses and individuals. Trained tax preparers can help clients maximize their returns and ensure accurate deductions are taken into account.
Penn Foster’s online tax preparation course covers topics like:
- Career opportunities for tax preparers
- Fundamentals of the US tax system
- Determining taxable and non-taxable income
- Taxability of income from social security and inheritance
And you can learn at your own pace — from home!
With Penn Foster’s self-paced Tax Preparation Career Diploma, you’ll develop an understanding of the tax system, filing taxes for individuals and businesses, and how to begin a career in the field. Around your own schedule, you’ll take classes that can prepare you to sit for the National Bookkeepers Association (NBA) Uniform Tax Certification exam, leading to the Tax Certification designation.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Travel Agent
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 8 months*
Learn how to become a Travel Agent — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster.
The Penn Foster Travel Agent distance learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a travel professional. Train quickly and conveniently, and learn skills such as:
- The key tourist destinations throughout the world
- About tour and vacation packages
- How to start your own travel agency
- How agents use computerized reservation systems
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Take the first steps towards a new career in the field of travel.
Why train to become a travel agent with distance learning? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Enjoy the perks of a travel career — reduced rates and "working holidays."
- Work as a travel agent for an existing agency or start one of your own.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Virtual Assistant
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Earn your Virtual Assistant career diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you begin your path towards a career as a virtual assistant. With Penn Foster, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
- Written Communications and Presentations
- Using Social Media and Web Tools
- Managing Time and Clients
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Whether you are looking for a more flexible career path or want to start your own business, Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first steps towards a career as a virtual assistant. As a virtual assistant, you can design your own work schedule, work from home, operate your own business, or obtain freelance work. With Penn Foster Career School, you can earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Wildlife/Forestry Conservation
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
Learn the skills you need to take the first steps towards a career in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster.
Turn your love of the great outdoors into a rewarding career with the Penn Foster Wildlife/Forestry Conservation Program. Train online quickly and conveniently, and earn your Career Diploma in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation in as little as four 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
Start a satisfying, new career. And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Why train for a career in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Earn great pay in a healthy environment.
- Work for the government or a national park.
- Make a difference by preserving our precious natural resources.
There is an increasing global emphasis on issues such as environmental protection and responsible land management. That means an opportunity for you in a field you love!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
CNC Operator
Learn how to become a CNC Operator – online, from home with Penn Foster!
Take the first steps toward a new career as a CNC operator with Penn Foster’s online, self-paced training program. You’ll learn foundational skills that can help you prepare for on-the-job success, such as
- Industrial safety procedures
- Basic machining skills
- CNC technology and programming
And, even better, you can learn these skills from wherever you are, no classroom needed!
Why take an online CNC operator training program?
Through our online CNC Operator Professional Training Program, you can build new skills on your schedule! Online training with Penn Foster is
- 100% online
- Completely self-paced
- Affordable
That means that you can prepare for a new career your way and find success on your terms.
Facilities Maintenance
Prepare for a new career as a facilities maintenance technician in as little as 9 months with Penn Foster’s online Facilities Maintenance Professional Training Program. Designed with job-readiness in mind, you’ll learn the essentials skills that can help you stand out to employers – all from home, on your schedule!
Your courses include:
- Hand and Power Tools
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Fundamentals of HVACR
- Electrical Fundamentals
Learn Industry-Relevant Skills
Penn Foster’s Facilities Maintenance Professional Training Program is meant to teach learners career-focused skills online. You’ll prepare for a new career path as a facilities maintenance technician and learn the skills you’ll need to be successful on the job, from diagnosing and repairing machinery to reading blueprints and performing preventative maintenance.
Find out more about Penn Foster's complete Facilities Maintenance Technician Training, which includes:
- All study materials and digital training content
- Instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
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