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:
- Low Tuition - You can train for a new career with Penn Foster at a price that won't break your budget. Your books, equipment, and learning aids are included in your low tuition price.
- Convenience - The lessons and learning aids you need to complete your training are sent right to your home. There's no commute to classes, no need to rearrange your schedule. Study where and when you choose, and still have time for your family and social life.
- Reliability - You'll benefit from training with the world's leader in at-home education. Penn Foster training methods have helped men and women to better jobs and better lives for over a century. When you enroll with Penn Foster, you can be certain of receiving high-quality education that could help you get where you want to go.
- Support - Even though you learn at home, you're never alone. You can be assured of getting all the help you need from your instructors, consultants, and the rest of our dedicated staff when you need it. When you have a question, help is just a toll-free phone call or an email away.
Administrative Assistant
Learn the skills you need to become a Professional Secretary at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Professional Secretary. The Penn Foster Career School Professional Secretary 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 Career School Professional Secretary distance learning program and learn what you need to know to be indispensable to your supervisor!
Appliance Repair
Start a challenging, moneymaking career as an Appliance Repair Technician.
Why complete an Appliance Repair Technician training program? With the right credentials, you can:
* Work for an established repair shop or appliance dealer.
* Start your own business.
Appliance Repair Technicians enjoy challenging, varied assignments, and flexible working hours. Self-employed Appliance Repair Technicians enjoy the freedom and independence that come with business ownership.
Auto Repair Technician
Start a challenging, moneymaking career as an Auto Body Repair Technician.
Why complete an Auto Body Repair Technician training program? With the right credentials you can:
* Start your own business.
* Work for an established body shop.
Remember - The U.S. Bureau of Labor projects an increase of nearly 12% in the number of new job opportunities for Auto Body Repair Technicians through 2016.* Auto Body Repair Technicians enjoy challenging, varied assignments, and flexible working hours. Self-employed Auto Body Repair Technicians enjoy the career freedom and independence that come with business ownership.
Basic Electronics
Become an Electronics Repair Technician with Basic Electronics training from Penn Foster Career School. With job opportunities as an instrumentation technician, broadcast engineer or an electronics repair specialist, the Penn Foster Basic Electronics program will provide the skills you need to succeed. You’ll learn about:
* Introduction to electronics and the nature of electricity
* Conductors, insulators, and batteries
* Magnetism and electromagnetism
* Fiber optic and optoelectronic components
Career Services Included! Graduates of the Penn Foster Basic Electronics program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which includes access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter.we'll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume.
Bookkeeping
Receive bookkeeping training at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace with the Penn Foster Bookkeeping program. Learn the skills you need to become a Professional Bookkeeper while studying bookkeeping at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll get hands-on bookkeeping training in:
* Assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity.
* Preparing a balance sheet and income statement.
* The basics of the general journal, ledger, and the T account.
* Revenue, expenses, and trial balance.
* Payroll accounting, accounting systems, and wholesale accounting.
Bridal Consultant
Learn to be a Bridal Consultant - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School. Turn your dream of becoming a Bridal Consultant into an exciting career with the Penn Foster Career School Bridal Consultant Program. 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 - exactly what you need to become a Bridal Consultant.
Carpenter
Learn to become a Carpenter at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. 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!
Caterer
Learn the skills you need to succeed in Catering/Gourmet Cooking at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Develop your natural talent for Catering and Gourmet Cooking with the Penn Foster Career School Catering and Gourmet Cooking distance learning program. Your customers, neighbors, and friends will respect your skills and admire the exquisite meals you prepare and serve. Train quickly and conveniently with our "Quick Learn" method. 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 Catering and Gourmet Cooking school.
Certified Personal Trainer
The Penn Foster Career School Certified Personal Trainer Program can help you achieve your goals — a new career, higher salary, and the satisfaction that comes with helping your clients look and feel better. Train quickly and conveniently through our online distance learning program.
Your courses include:
* Exercise Science Terminology
* Fitness Anatomy and Physiology
* Nutrition
* Strengthening Upper and Lower Body
* Flexibility Training and Injury Prevention
* ...and so much more.
And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You’ll get information about important fitness issues from designing conditioning programs to exercise testing and fitness evaluation.
Computer Graphic Artist
Learn the skills you need for an exciting, new career in graphic design at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Put your creativity to work for you as a graphic designer. With the Penn Foster Career School Computer Graphic Artist Program, you can learn the graphic design skills you need 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.
Child Day Care Management
Prepare for a career in Child Day Care Management at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Turn your love for children into an exciting career with the Penn Foster Career School Child Day Care Management Program. Train quickly and conveniently. Learn to:
* Organize educational activities
* Start and operate your own child care facility
* Set up and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized child care environment
* Use computers to help children learn and play
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get the latest information on licensing, accreditation and certification, working with parents, and financing and budgeting your child care center exactly what you need to start your career in Child Day Care Management.
Dental Assistant
Learn the skills you need to become a Dental Assistant at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School. As a Dental Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments, and update patient records. The Penn Foster Career School Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more. Train quickly and conveniently! You'll learn valuable skills with these courses and more:
* Dental Terminology and Anatomy
* Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition
* Disease Transmission, Pathology, and Dental Emergencies
* Radiology and pharmacology, and Anesthesiology
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about finding a job. It's like having your own personal Dental Assistant school.
Diesel Mechanics
Learn the skills you need to become a Diesel Mechanic - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Diesel Mechanic. The Penn Foster Career School 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! This Penn Foster Career School distance learning program is like having your own personal Diesel Mechanics school!
Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor
Become a Professional Dog Trainer with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. 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 program from Penn Foster Career School 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 right 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 e-mail away.
Dressmaking & Design
Learn the skills you need to succeed in Dressmaking and Design at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School. 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. Train quickly and conveniently with our Quick Learn method. 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
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about alterations and fitting, drafting patterns, and designing by draping. It’s like having your own personal Dressmaking and Design school.
Gunsmith
Learn how to become a Gunsmith - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School.
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
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Electrician
Learn the skills you need to become an Electrician at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. 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
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 Electrician school!
Electronics Technician
Learn the skills you need to succeed as an Electronics Technician at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Electronics Technician. With Penn Foster Career School 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!
Floral Design
Become a Floral Designer with at home 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 is for you. 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 and theme parties
* 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 right 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 e-mail away.
Freelance Writer
Learn the skills you need to begin a career as a Freelance Writer at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. You need certain skills to begin a career in Freelance Writing. The Penn Foster Career School Freelance Writer Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You will learn about:
* The business of writing and getting in the writing habit
* Reference sources for writers, types of fiction and nonfiction
* Using the Writer’s Market
* Submitting manuscripts and working with agents and editors
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about how to set up your own home office and begin your Freelance Writing business. It’s like having your own personal Freelance Writing school!
Furniture & Cabinet Maker
Train for a career in Furniture and Cabinet Making at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Furniture and Cabinet Making.The Penn Foster Career School Furniture and Cabinet Maker Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. Learn woodworking techniques and create beautiful pieces of furniture in just a few months! You'll learn about:
* Fine woodworking, woodworking specialties, and wood processing
* Setting up your workplace, woodworking tools and materials.
* Joinery, box making basics, hardware fasteners, finishing wood
* Cabinet design, construction, refinishing and refacing.
* Marketing your woodworking shop
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 Furniture and Cabinet Making school at your fingertips!
Home Inspector
Learn how to become a Home Inspector at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in home inspection. The Penn Foster Career School Home Inspector training program helps you develop them quickly and conveniently. You’ll learn about:
* Construction methods
* Inspection standards and building codes and regulations
* Interior and exterior inspections
* Inspecting electric, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems
* Starting your own home inspection business
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 Home Inspector school!
Home Remodeling & Repair
Learn construction at home with the Home Remodeling and Repair training program from Penn Foster Career School.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
Tools and Supplies Included! The Penn Foster Home Remodeling and Repair training program includes textbooks, videos and tools, including a reciprocating saw, to provide you comprehensive instruction and hands-on training.
Hotel/Restaurant Management
Learn the skills you need for a career as a Hotel/Restaurant Manager at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Hotel/Restaurant Management. The Penn Foster Career School Hotel/Restaurant Management Program helps 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. It’s like having your own personal Hotel/Restaurant Management school.
HVAC Technician
Receive HVAC training at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster HVAC Technician Training program. Learn the skills you need to become a professional HVAC Technician while studying heating, refrigeration and air conditioning at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll get hands-on HVAC training in:
* Refrigeration and air conditioning technology
* System evacuation, refrigerants, and system charging
* Automatic, electronic, and programmable controls
* Commercial refrigeration
* Heating systems
* Domestic appliances Become Certified!
The Penn Foster HVAC Technician training program includes an EPA Certification test voucher and registration, EPA Air Conditioning Preparatory Manual, Multimeter and Multimeter Operation Manual, Residential Oil Burners Reference Text and the Troubleshooting HVAC-R Equipment Reference Text.
Interior Decorator
Become an Interior Decorator with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. Develop your natural talent for interior design with the Penn Foster's 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.
Become Certified! Receive a paid six-month Certified Interior Decorator® (CID) professional membership upon successful completion of the certification exam and the Penn Foster Interior Decorator program.
Legal Secretary
Learn the skills you need to become a Legal Secretary at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to 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
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. It’s like having your own personal Legal Secretary school.
Legal Transciptionist
In today's litigious world, Legal Transcriptionists are called upon to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and appellate procedures, use legal libraries to perform legal research, and revise completed transcriptions. The Penn Foster Career School Legal Transcriptionist Program helps you learn the skills needed to become a Legal Transcriptionist quickly and conveniently!
Besides courses like Law and the Legal System, Legal Research and Documentation Preparation, Basic Legal Terminology, and Legal Transcription, you will develop personal skills needed for a career as a Legal Transcriptionist. Such skills include handling problems, setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress management strategies.
Jewelry Design and Repair
Learn Jewelry Repair at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Jewelry Repair Technician program. Whether you wish to work for established jewelers or start your own business, the Jewelry Repair Technician 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
Tools and Supplies Included! The Penn Foster Jewelry Repair Technician program provides you with a broad range of tools and supplies to provide you hands-on training in jewelry repair.
Landscaper
Learn the skills you need to become a Landscaper at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Professional Landscaper. The Penn Foster Career School Landscaper Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You’ll learn about:
* Plant health, soil, and fertilizers
* Servicing garden tractors and other tools used in landscaping
* 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! This Penn Foster Career School distance learning program is like having your own personal landscaping school.
Locksmithing
Learn locksmithing at home with the Locksmith training program from Penn Foster Career School. Skilled locksmith professionals are in demand around the nation to handle home and business security issues and our 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 Tools and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Locksmithing training program provides you with a broad range of tools and equipment, including an Ilco® key making machine to provide you hands-on locksmith training.
Medical Coding and Billing
Learn medical billing at home with the Medical Coding and Billing training program from Penn Foster Career School. 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
* Reimbursement Methodologies
* Medical Terminology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Medical Information Management and Office Practice
Career Services Included! Graduates of the Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing training program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which includes access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter we’ll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume.
Medical Office Assistant
Learn the skills you need to become a Medical Office Assistant at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. As a Medical Office Assistant, you’ll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Penn Foster Career School Medical Office Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more. Train quickly and conveniently!
You’ll get training in:* Law, Ethics, and Medicine
* Administrative Procedures and Practices
* Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
* Word Processing
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about interpersonal communication, task management, and an introduction to medical terminology.
Medical Transcriptionist
Learn medical transcription at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Medical Transcriptionist Training program. Work for a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic by completing your medical transcription training at home. You can study online, in print, or a combination of each. You decide which method best suites your learning style. Penn Foster's Medical Transcriptionist training program is convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll study:
* Medical Terminology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Law and Ethics in Medicine
* Computer Literacy and Applications
Career Services Included! Graduates of the Penn Foster Medical Transcriptionist training program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which includes access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter.we'll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume.
Motorcycle Repair Technician
Get the training you need to become a Motorcycle Repair Technician at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Motorcycle Repair Technician. Penn Foster Career School's Motorcycle Repair Technician training program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. Develop these skills and more:
* Perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
* Work with engines, ignition systems, and electrical circuits.
* Inspect and repair frames, steering, and suspensions.
* Work with brakes, wheel assemblies, and tires.
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! The Penn Foster Career School Motorcycle Repair Technician Program is like having your own personal Motorcycle Repair school. 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.
Occupational Therapy Aide
Learn the skills you need to become an Occupational Therapy Aide at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Start a satisfying career as an Occupational Therapy Aide. With Penn Foster Career School, the world’s leader in distance learning, you can learn the Occupational Therapy Aide skills you need quickly and conveniently. You’ll learn all about:
* Medical terminology, including anatomical positioning and therapeutic terms
* Activities of Daily Living (ADL) therapy
* Adaptive equipment
* Workplace health and safety
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get all the latest information on the techniques used today in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Paralegal
Learn the skills you need to become a Paralegal at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. 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 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, and evidence and evaluation. It’s like having your own personal Paralegal school.
PC Maintenance and Repair
Learn PC Repair at home with training from Penn Foster Career School. Receive comprehensive training to begin your career as a PC 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.
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced! The Penn Foster PC Repair program allows you to study online, in print, or a combination of each. You decide which method best suites your learning style. There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the right 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 e-mail away.
Pet Groomer
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!
Pharmacy Technician
Become a Pharmacy Technician with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. 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. You’ll learn how to:
* Receive prescriptions from doctors and hospitals.
* Prepare prescriptions for patients.
* Verify insurance and prescription information.
* Assist the pharmacist with everyday duties.
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced! There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the right 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 e-mail away.
Plumber
Train to be a plumber with Penn Foster Career School. Learn the skills you need to become a Professional Plumber while studying plumbing at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll get hands-on plumber training to:
* Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
* Assemble, install, test, and maintain plumbing systems.
* Repair and maintain water heating systems.
* Install and troubleshoot the plumbing for dishwashers and other appliances.
Tools and Supplies Included! The Penn Foster Plumber Training program provides you with a broad array of Stanley tools including wrenches, pliers and a torpedo level to provide you hands-on training in plumbing repair.
Private Investigator
Learn the skills you need to become 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. It’s like having your own personal Private Investigator school.
Small Business Management
Learn Small Business Owner skills at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to own a small business. The Penn Foster Career School Small Business Owner Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You’ll get hands-on training in:
* Preparing for Business Success and Market Research
* Writing a Business Plan and Financing Your Business
* Legal Requirements and Resources
* Putting Your Business Online and Preparing a Budget
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 Small Business Owner school!
Small Engine Repair
Learn Small Engine Repair with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. 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.
Tools and Supplies Included! The Penn Foster Small Engine Repair training program provides you with a broad range of tools, supplies and repair manuals to provide you hands-on training in small engine repair.
Teacher Aide
Becoming a Teacher Aide is easy with distance learning from Penn Foster Career School. Learn the skills necessary for becoming a Teacher Aide at home, at your own pace. Train quickly and conveniently for this rewarding career. You’ll learn:
* Classroom communication skills
* Major instructional techniques
* Technology’s role in the classroom
* How to assist students with special needs
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get the latest information on how to help children learn and grow by becoming a Teacher Aide.
Travel/Tourism Specialist
Learn how to become a Travel/Tourism Specialist at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
The Penn Foster Career School Travel/Tourism Specialist distance learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a Travel/Tourism Specialist. Train quickly and conveniently and learn the skills you need to succeed. You'll learn:
* How Travel/Tourism Specialists use Computerized Reservation Systems* The key tourist destinations throughout the world
* About tour and vacation packages
* How to start your own travel agency
* And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed!
Veterinary Assistant
Learn the skills you need to become a Veterinary Assistant at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Work with animals! The Penn Foster Career School Veterinary Assistant Program can help you make a difference. Your abilities can keep animals healthy, nurse themwhen ill even save their lives! Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to:
* Obtain animal health histories and records.
* Provide specialized nursing care.
* Assist in surgical procedures.
* Wash, feed, and care for animals, and much more.
And you’ll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about animal-related issues from care and handling to veterinary practice and administration. It’s like having your own personal Veterinary Assistant school.
Web Page Designer
Learn Web Design at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace with the Penn Foster Web Page Designer program. Learn the skills you need to begin a career in web design by completing the Web Page Designer training program at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll get hands-on web design training in:
* Essential web-publishing skills
* Elements of design, computer graphics, and HTML fundamentals
* Internet basics, Macromedia® Dreamweaver® MX software
* Security, E-commerce, and much more Software and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Web Page Designer training program includes textbooks, videos and a copy of Macromedia® Dreamweaver® MX software to provide you with hands-on training.
Wildlife & Forestry Conservation
Learn the skills you need to begin a career in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
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 six 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
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed!
Accounting 1-Year Certificate
The Accounting Certificate program at Penn Foster Career School is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing accounting knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of accounting and finance. The accounting certificate program may also be beneficial preparation for elements of national certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Animal Care: Dogs Certificate
Animal Care: Dogs Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School will teach you how to care for, train, and better understand your dog - from a puppy to a senior. Your courses include the characteristics of breeds, how to train and condition, dealing with behavioral problems, veterinary issues, and more. Through this program you will learn more about: · How dogs learn and are motivated · Housetraining and crate training · Basic obedience training · Teaching tricks · Training through play · Recognizing signs of illness or distress · How to respond in the case of an emergency Whether you work with dogs as a pet sitter or just want to better understand your pet, this is the program for you.
Artist: Cartooning Certificate
The Cartooning Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School is a fun and interactive collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of pen and ink and cartooning techniques. You will learn about:
· Two-dimensional design and perspective
· Basic drawing techniques and figure drawing
· In-depth coverage of pen and ink drawing techniques
· How to render tones and values with pen and ink
· How to draw facial features for cartoons
· How to age cartoon characters, show motion
· The difference between gag cartoons and comic strips
Artist: Oil and Acrylics Certificate
The Penn Foster Oils & Acrylics Certificate Program is a fun and interactive collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of how to handle still life, landscapes, and portraits. In addition, the student will learn how to plan and execute a complete painting. You will learn:
· Two-Dimensional Design and Perspective
· Color Theory
· Oils and Acrylics
· Glazing, Scumbling, and Underpainting
· Matting and Framing
· Professional Presentation
Artist: Watercolors Certificate
The Penn Foster Watercolors Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School is a collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of watercolor techniques. Students will also learn how to apply various types of washes and control the amount of blending that occurs between two colors. This course also describes the process for special effects such as scratching, scraping, blotting, drybrushing, lifting out, scrubbing out, spattering, applying opaque paint, and masking. You will learn:
· Two-Dimensional Design and Perspective
· Using Watercolor and Color Theory
· Tools and Materials
· Brush Handling
· Special Effects
· Matting and Framing Your Work
Business Management 1-Year Certificate
The Business Management 1 Year Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School is appropriate for adults seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing business management knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of business and finance. This program provides the basic training needed to be effective in the business world. Learn valuable skills – quickly and easily – through courses such as: Mathematics for Business and Finance, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management and Business Law 1. The credits earned in the Penn Foster Business Certificate program can be transferred to Penn Foster College toward an Associates Degree in Business Management if you wish to continue your education.
Child Development Associate Certificate
The Child Development Associate Certificate program at Penn Foster Career School teaches the essential components of quality early childhood education and the role of the professional early childhood educator. Your program includes a well-balanced view of a child’s developmental process as well as information on the importance of health safety and nutrition. Your learning objectives will include:
· Recognizing the similarities and differences in young children
· Early childhood education programs
· Understanding a child’s developmental process
· Learning current studies and research on the topics of child psychology and socially relevant problems .
· Understand the importance of health safety and nutrition as crucial factors in the development of young children
Child Psychology Certificate
The Child Psychology Certificate Program from Penn Foster Career School provides a basic understanding of the principles of psychology and a more specific understanding of the psychological makeup of children and adolescents. You will explore the methods and problems of research into children, some methods of therapy, and the application of new findings in family settings, play groups, day cares, and schools. Additionally, you will learn about:
· The theories of growth and development in children from infancy to 12 years.
· The relationship between biology and behavior.
· Theoretical viewpoints that provide students with a well-balanced view of a child’s developmental process.
Through the courses in this program, you will improve your child management skills, understand how your own behavior affects a child in your care and you will become a better, more caring, and effective parent or caregiver.
Crime Scene Investigation Basics Certificate
Through the Crime Scene Investigation Basics Certificate at Penn Foster Career School, students learn how crime scene professionals protect themselves and preserve evidence at a crime scene. They also learn techniques law enforcement professionals execute at the scene of a crime. The course describes the many types of evidence and how evidence is collected and secured before being processed by a crime lab. Computer simulation software and traditional educational methods are used to provide an understanding of the scientific theory as well as the actual practices and techniques used to process a crime scene.
Fitness and Nutrition Certificate
The Fitness and Nutrition Certificate through Penn Foster Career School will help you achieve your goals of a more productive career and the satisfaction that comes with doing a job you love. Learn the skills you need to become a Fitness and Nutrition expert at home, at your own pace.
Your program consists of seven Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll need to complete your Fitness and Nutrition Certificate Program. With the right credentials, you can become a fitness trainer, be an important part of a fitness and nutrition staff or work at a health club or gym.
Forensic Computer Examiner Certificate
The Forensic Computer Examiner Certificate was designed to teach the skills needed to conduct a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting their findings. Your studies cover security and the privacy of information as well as criminal threats, cybercrime, and hackers -- based on actual cases. This program can help you achieve your goals of a more productive career and the satisfaction that comes with doing a needed and respected job. Earn your certificate quickly and conveniently through online learning.
Gourmet Cooking Certificate
The Gourmet Cooking Certificate program at Penn Foster Career School will teach you the essential knowledge and skills needed to create exceptional, memorable cuisine. The program is comprised of a wonderful collection of lessons teaching various cooking methods, as well as the tricks and techniques to create flavorful gourmet presentations. Your learning objective will include topics such as:
· Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
· Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
· Beef, Veal, Lamb, and Pork
· Poultry and Game
· Fish and Shellfish
· Grains, Legumes, and Pasta
Graphic Design 1-Year Certificate
The Graphic Design Certificate program from Penn Foster will teach you the essential knowledge and skills needed to use commercial software packages for graphic design in print and web-based applications. You'll learn the basics of graphic design theory and how to apply that theory using industry accepted software packages such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Your certificate program consists of courses designed to take you step-by-step toward understanding and mastering graphic design. Courses will include:
· Photo Image Editing 1 & 2
· Transforming Objects & Working with Layers and Patterns
· Perception, Dynamic Balance, and Gestalt Principals
· Special Effects and Enhancements
· Corporate Design and Brand Strategy
· Color, Production tools and Procedures, and Web Design
Human Resources 1-Year Certificate
The Human Resources, 1-Year Certificate from Penn Foster Career School is comprised of courses designed to provide participants with comprehensive exposure to the skills necessary for advancement in the human resources job market. Students will learn how to professionally hire, train, retain and manage the type of employee talent that will help their businesses succeed. In addition to a foundation in HR practice, students also complete courses in compensation management, training, benefits, and labor relations. Learning objectives include:
· Understanding the business environment including planning; organizing; leading and controlling.
· Reviewing the interaction of the personnel functions and the objectives of an organization.
· Learning how to manage the training function in organizations with an examination of successful and unsuccessful training practices.
· Designing benefit plans including understanding of insurance programs, employer-sponsored pension plans; and the integration of government and employer-sponsored retirement benefits into an individual’s retirement planning.
· Engaging in labor relations through the interactions between organized labor unions and company management.
The course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Associate of Science Degree in Human Resources Management at Penn Foster College. This certificate program (31.5 CEUs) is designed for students who have demonstrated skills in college-level math, writing, computer literacy and research.
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate
The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate from Penn Foster Career School can save you time and money if you are seeking to enhance your health care skills. This Certificate will verify you have been formally trained in billing, medical codes, creating paper records, generating billing statements, researching and auditing claims, and more. This Certificate program provides the experience you may need to find new opportunities in the fast-growing field of health care. Your Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing from Penn Foster can be earned in as little as six months.
Medical Information Management Certificate
The Medical Information Management Certificate program at Penn Foster Career School provides skills needed to securely and professionally manage health care records. You’ll learn organization, record storage, effective communication methods, and ethical and legal rules concerning the confidentiality of health information as covered in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This program is appropriate for adults seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing health care management knowledge used in your current position, or improve your office performance.
Medical Terminology Certificate
The Medical Terminology Certificate at Penn Foster Career School is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing healthcare knowledge, or improve occupational performance by possessing a better understanding of medical terms. Common medical terminology is a critical part of the language used by health care practitioners. It is essentially a vocabulary that requires a uniform pronunciation, definition, and spelling of terms used by professionals. Individuals with medical terminology training are capable of analyzing and interpreting medical reports related to specific body systems.
This course discusses word construction and meanings that together characterize medical language. At the end of this course, you'll be able to:
• Identify medical terms and words by their component parts
• Define the body structure and its systems, cavities, planes, and positions
• Explain the importance of medical terminology in healthcare professions
• Define and build the medical terms associated with the body systems
PC Fundamentals Certificate
The PC Fundamentals Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School will help you develop the essential computer skills you need to succeed at work. Through this program you will learn to:
· Use Windows®, Microsoft® Excel, and Microsoft Word.
· Install software and maintain your computer system.
· Manage printers, scanners, joysticks, and other add-ons.
· Explore the Internet.
As more companies rely on computer systems to do business, more employees with computer training and experience are needed. With the PC Fundaments Certificate you will gain computer skills that will make you more marketable when searching for employment, you will be able to apply for a promotion feeling confident that you have the required computer training, and you will also be able to work for any business that requires employees to have computer training and skills.
Photography Certificate
The Photography Certificate Program from Penn Foster Career School helps you learn the fundamentals of photography quickly and conveniently. Through this program you will learn:
· Camera basics, lighting for photography
· Photographic image design
· Digital and video photography techniques
· Printing color and black and white photographs and slides
Spanish Certificate
The Spanish Certificate Program from Penn Foster Career School helps you learn to speak, read, and translate this popular language quickly and conveniently. This program will allow you to learn valuable skills to use when you’re traveling in a Spanish-speaking country, increase your chances for advancement at work, and allow you to impress your family and friends with your new language skills. You will learn:
· Vocabulary, grammar, and verb conjugations
· Creating mini-stories to use what you’ve learned
· Language for business, travel, and other real-life situations
This fast-paced, entertaining program will make mastering Spanish vocabulary and grammar a pleasure. Instead of dry language lessons, you'll read along with a thrilling adventure story. Explore a mysterious island in search of a legend, all the while learning a new language!
Sports Nutrition Certificate
The Sports Nutrition Certificate from Penn Foster Career School will teach you the essential knowledge and skills needed to create and manage a dietetic regiment for optimizing performance. Your courses include the latest research and information on: · Caloric Needs · Micronutrients · Ergogenic aids · Thermoregulation · Nutrition for Optimal Training · Metabolism and Body Systems