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| Administrative Assistant |
Learn the skills you need to become an Administrative Assistant - at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills you need to begin a ...show more »career as an Administrative Assistant. The Penn Foster Career School Administrative Assistant Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training with:
* Technologies in the Workplace
* Administrative Office Procedures
* PC Basics, Keyboarding, and Internet Basics
* Office Finances and Management
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Enroll in the Penn Foster Career School Administrative Assistant distance learning program and learn what you need to know to be indispensable to your supervisor! «show less
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| Appliance Repair |
Get Appliance Repair training - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School.
Penn Foster helps you learn the skills you need to begin a career in Appliance ...show more »Repair. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited.
You’ll get hands-on Appliance Repair training in:
* Using electrical appliance tools and testers
* Working with electric heating appliances and fans
* Working with electric ranges, water heaters, and washing machines
* Working with motor-driven small appliances, clothes dryers, dishwashers, compactors, and disposals
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| Auto Repair Technician |
Learn the skills you need to become an Auto Repair Technician — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
Learning the skills you need to begin a ...show more »career as an Auto Repair Technician at home with Penn Foster. This program is convenient, affordable, and accredited. Your courses include: «show less
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| Basic Electronics |
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.
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| Bookkeeping |
Receive Bookkeeping training at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace with the Penn Foster Career School Bookkeeping Program.
Learn the skills you need to ...show more »become a Professional Bookkeeper while studying at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited.
You'll get hands-on 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
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| Bridal Consultant |
Become a Certified Wedding Planner -- at home and at your own pace -- with Penn Foster Career School.
You can become part of this exciting profession with the Penn Foster ...show more »Career School Certified Wedding Planner program. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited.
Your studies include:
* Wedding Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions
* Wedding Etiquette
* Vendors and Services
* The Role of a Consultant
* ... and more.
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| Carpenter |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Carpenter. The Penn Foster Career School distance learning Carpenter Program helps you learn about:
* Construction drawings
* ...show more »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! «show less
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| Caterer |
Learn the skills you need to succeed as a Caterer — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
Develop your natural talent with the Penn Foster Career ...show more »School Caterer program. Your family, friends – and customers -- will admire your skills and the exquisite meals you prepare and serve.
Train effectively and conveniently with our online program. Your courses include:
* Food Styles
* The Gourmet Kitchen
* The Culinary Professional
* Poultry and Game
* Fish and Shellfish
* Baking and Pastry
* Breakfast, Garde Manger, and World Cuisines
* ... and so much more.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about basic and advanced presentations. «show less
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| 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 ...show more »look and feel better. Train quickly and conveniently through our online distance learning program. «show less
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| 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 ...show more »Penn Foster Career School Child Day
Care Management Program.
Train quickly and conveniently. Learn to:
* Organize educational activities
* Set up and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized day child environment
* Introduce computers to children through play
* Understand the relationship between guidance and discipline
* Operate your own child day care facility
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. «show less
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| Computer Graphic Artist |
Program Overview
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 ...show more »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
* Photo retouching and image editing
* Preparing your graphic design portfolio
* How to start your own graphic design business
Adobe Illustrator® software included with this program. «show less
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| 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 need to know how ...show more »to manage office operations, understand dental terminology and procedures, schedule appointments, update patient records, and more. The Penn Foster Career School Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills quickly and conveniently. Your courses include:
* Dental Terminology and Anatomy
* Law and Ethics
* Infection Control
* Radiology
* Records Management
* Dental Insurance
* ... and others.
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed! «show less
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| Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Truck Maintenance |
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 ...show more »conveniently. Your courses include: «show less
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| Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor |
If you want to teach pet owners the art of handling their animals, prepare dogs for security or law-enforcement work, work for an established training center or even start your ...show more »own business, the Dog Obedience Trainer Instructor 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
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| Drafting with AutoCAD |
Receive AutoCAD® training at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Career School Drafting with AutoCAD Program.
Learn the skills you ...show more »need to begin a career in drafting by completing the Drafting with AutoCAD® training program at home. It's convenient, affordable, and 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, including AutoCAD® Student Portfolio software, 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. Over 13 million students have enrolled in our training programs, making Penn Foster one of the world's largest and most respected distance learning institutions.
Contact Penn Foster Today
We’ll send you FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about AutoCAD® training which includes:
All the books, lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need
Drafting tools
AutoCAD® Student Portfolio software
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| Dressmaking & Design |
Develop your natural talent for Dressmaking
and Design with the Penn Foster Career School Dressmaking and Design distance learning program. Your customers, neighbors, and friends will respect your skills and ...show more »admire the clothes you create.
Learn how to:
Identify fibers and fabrics and care for them
Select the right material for a project
Mark, cut, and tack fabric for a proper fit
Finish garments and alter patterns
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. «show less
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| 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 ...show more »an Electrician. The Penn Foster Career School Electrician Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. «show less
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| Electronics Technician |
The Penn Foster Electronics Technician program is recognized by the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETAI) who states "Penn Foster continues to convey the attendees of this program the necessary skills ...show more »and knowledge which are validated by the ETA-1 Certifications of Certified Student Electronics Technician, Associate Certified Electronics Technician, and Electronic Module 5 Certification". «show less
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| 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 ...show more »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
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| 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 ...show more »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
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| Furniture & Cabinet Maker |
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 ...show more »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!
Start a creative, moneymaking career in Furniture and Cabinet Making.
Why complete a training program to work in Furniture and Cabinet Making or woodworking? With the right credentials, techniques, and training, you can:
Work for a furniture retail store or furniture and cabinet repair shop.
Work at a home improvement store or for a cabinet manufacturer.
Start your own woodworking shop and specialize in custom furniture and cabinet making.
Woodworkers are needed by furniture and cabinet manufacturers, repair shops, and suppliers. Opportunity is everywhere!
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| 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. ...show more »The Penn Foster Career School
Gunsmith Program helps you learn them quickly
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| Home Inspector |
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 ...show more »about:
* The Inspection Process
* Structural Design
* Exterior and Interior Inspections
* Electrical and Mechanical Inspections
* Starting your own home inspection business
And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed!
Start a rewarding, moneymaking career
in a growing field.
Why complete the Penn Foster Home Inspector training program? With the right credentials, you can:
* Earn an average of $50,000 per year.*
* Work for an architectural or real estate firm, or state or local government.
* Work for an existing home inspection firm or start your own business!
Demand for Home Inspectors will increase nearly 17% through 2018.** Well-trained workers will have especially favorable opportunities!
State Licensing Requirements
Licensing requirements for Home Inspectors vary greatly from state-to-state throughout the United States and sometimes contain specific educational course approvals. You should contact your state's appropriate licensing bureau for the current requirements or your state legislature for pending legislation. This is particularly important for residents of Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
Contact Penn Foster Career School Today.
We’ll send you FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster Career School's Home Inspector training that includes:
* All the lessons and learning aids you need.
* Unlimited instructional support.
* Access to student services by website, phone, and mail.
Get more information today and in as little as six months from enrollment you can be on your way to a career as a Home Inspector!***
* Salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary based on experience.
** Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*** Because state licensing regulations vary for Home Inspectors, we recommend that you check with the licensing agency in your state to find out what requirements you'll need to fulfill to obtain your license. «show less
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| 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 ...show more »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
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| 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 ...show more »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.
Start a rewarding career in a growing field.
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 Penn Foster Career School Hotel/Restaurant Management Program can give you a real advantage over others without your training!
Contact Penn Foster Career School Today.
We’ll send you FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster Career School's Hotel/Restaurant Management training that includes:
* All the books, lessons, and learning aids you need
* Unlimited instructional support
* Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
Get more information today and in as little as six months from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a Hotel/Restaurant Manager! «show less
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| 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 ...show more »become a professional HVAC Technician. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited. Your courses include:
* Refrigeration and air conditioning technology
* System evacuation, refrigerants, and system charging
* Automatic, electronic, and programmable controls
* Commercial refrigeration
* Heating systems
* ... and more.
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| Interior Decorator |
Develop your natural talent for interior design with the Penn Foster Interior Decorator Program and work for homebuilders, retailers, hotels, corporate clients, or even start your own business. It's convenient, ...show more »affordable, and accredited. «show less
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| Jewelry Design and Repair |
Whether you wish to work for established jewelers
or start your own business, the Jewelry Design and Repair Program from Penn Foster will provide the skills you need to succeed.
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| Landscaper |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career
as a Landscaper. The Penn Foster Career School Landscaper Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll learn about:
Plant health, ...show more »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! «show less
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| 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 ...show more »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. «show less
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| Legal Transcriptionist |
Upon completion of the Legal Transcriptionist program, the student will be able to:
* Discuss how history has shaped the organization and structure of contemporary courts
* Use and understand ...show more »basic legal terminology in the drafting of legal documents
* Prepare legal documents utilized in various fields of law, including pleadings, discovery, and appellate procedures
* Use legal libraries, computers, and the Internet to complete legal research
* Use basic word processing programs to create, edit, format, save, and print correspondence, reports, tables, newsletters, and Web pages
* Transcribe and revise any legal document with correct formatting, punctuation, and spelling using word-processing software
* Obtain entry-level employment as a legal transcriber in law firms, independent transcription agencies, corporations, government agencies, insurance companies, banks, and even the military
You’ll also get valuable information intended to help you develop the personal skills needed for a career as a legal transcriptionist such as handling problems, setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress-management strategies. «show less
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| Locksmithing |
Skilled locksmith professionals are in demand
around the nation to handle home and business
security issues and our Professional Locksmithing training program will provide you the skills you need to ...show more »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
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| Medical Coding and Billing |
This program can save you time and money if you are seeking to enhance your health care skills. A Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing will verify you have been ...show more »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, or you may take more time as needed to complete your learning.
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| Medical Office Assistant |
As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you’ll need to know medical terminology, managing and updating patient records, and office procedures. The Penn Foster Career School program can help you learn these ...show more »skills and many more affordable, quickly and conveniently.
Your courses include:
Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality in Allied Health
Electronic Medical Records
Basic Pharmacology
Medical Terminology
... and more.
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed.
Start a rewarding career in a growing field.
Why take a Medical Administrative Assistant training course? With the right credentials, you can:
Work for a hospital in admissions or assist administrators.
Work for insurance companies processing claims and verifying billing.
Work for Public Health Organizations for federal, state, or local government.
Demand for Medical Administrative Assistants will rise nearly 34% through 2018.* Medical Administrative Assistants enjoy exciting, varied assignments, steady work schedules, respect and prestige. Whether you work for a clinic or doctor's office, as a Medical Administrative Assistant you’ll have a career you can be proud of! «show less
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| 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, ...show more »or clinic by completing your medical transcription training at home. You can study online, in print, or a combination of both. You decide which method best suits your learning style. Penn Foster's Medical Transcriptionist training program is convenient, affordable, and accredited. «show less
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| Motorcycle Repair Technician |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Motorcycle Repair Technician. Penn Foster Career School's Motorcycle Repair training program helps you learn these skills quickly and ...show more »conveniently. Your studies include:
Clutches and Ignitions
Brakes, Wheel Assemblies, and Tires
Electrical Fundamentals
Inspections, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs.
DC Circuits for Motorcycles and ATVs
... and more. «show less
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| Occupational Therapy Aide |
With Penn Foster Career School, the world’s largest online career school, you can learn the skills you need to be a successful Occupational Therapy Aide quickly and conveniently.
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| Optician |
Learn how to fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses with the Optician training program from Penn Foster Career School.
As an Optician, you'll help select and fit eyeglasses and contact ...show more »lenses for people with eye problems following prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. The Penn Foster Optician Program will help you develop the skills needed in this profession. 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:
* Math for Opticians
* Optical Principles, Terminology, and Anatomy
* Ophthalmic Dispensing
* Contact Lens Dispensing
* Professional Practice
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| 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 ...show more »a Paralegal. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently!
You'll learn:
Legal terminology and the U.S. Court System
How to conduct legal investigations and interviews
Legal writing and legal research
Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
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.
Start a rewarding career in a growing field.
Why learn Paralegal skills? With the right credentials, you can:
Work for a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
Work in civil and criminal litigation, real estate, or estates and trusts.
Prepare legal documents, do research, and ready cases for trial.
Demand for the professional Paralegal will rise more than 28% through 2018.* Paralegals enjoy exciting, varied assignments, respect and prestige, and the confidence that comes with doing important work and doing it well.
State Licensing Requirements
In the States of California and South Dakota, a Paralegal Diploma will not qualify graduates for employment as paralegals.
Contact Penn Foster Career School Today.
We’ll send you FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster Career School's Paralegal training that includes:
All the lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need
Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
Get Started Today!
Start today and in as little as one year from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a Paralegal!
*Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix,” a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. «show less
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| PC Maintenance and Repair |
The Penn Foster PC Maintenance and Repair Program allows you to study online, in print, or a combination of both. You decide which method best suits your learning style. There ...show more »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.
You work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff - dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away. «show less
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| 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 ...show more »Pet Groomer. The Penn Foster Career School Pet Groomer Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. «show less
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| 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 ...show more »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 an email away. «show less
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| Physical Therapy Aide |
The Penn Foster Career School Physical Therapy Aide Program can help you make a difference – your abilities assist patients recover from their injuries and return them to an active ...show more »life. Train quickly and conveniently with these courses:
•Introduction to Physical Therapy
•Common Physical Disorders
•Introduction to Medical Terminology
•Physical Therapy Treatments
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| 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. ...show more »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. «show less
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| Private Investigator |
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 ...show more »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. «show less
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| Small Business Management |
Learn Small Business Management skills - at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills you need to manage a small business. The Penn Foster ...show more »Career School Small Business Management 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
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| Small Engine Repair |
Get hands-on training on repairing small engines, including lawn mower engines, motor boats and recreational vehicles. Employers prefer to hire mechanics who graduate from formal training programs and our Small ...show more »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.
Respected and Accredited
You'll earn your Career Diploma in Small Engine Repair from Regionally and Nationally Accredited Penn Foster Career School. Over 13 million students have enrolled in our training programs, making Penn Foster one of the world's largest and most respected distance learning institutions.
Snap-On Student Excellence Program
Students enrolled in the Small Engine Repair program are eligible to participate in the Snap-On Student Excellence program. This program allows students in trades and technology education programs across the country to purchase high-quality Snap-On tools at a preferred student discount. Some restrictions may apply for total purchase and quantities of certain items. «show less
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| Teacher Aide |
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
* ...show more »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. «show less
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| Travel and Tourism Specialist |
Learn how to become a Travel and Tourism Specialist - at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
The Penn Foster Career School Travel and Tourism Specialist distance-learning ...show more »program can be your passport to an exciting future as a Travel and Tourism Specialist. Train quickly and conveniently and learn the skills you need to succeed.
You'll learn:
* How Travel and Tourism Specialists use Computerized Reservation Systems
* The key tourist destinations throughout the world
* About tour and vacation packages
* How to start your own Travel and Tourism agency
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| Veterinary Assistant |
Work with animals! The Penn Foster Career School Veterinary Assistant Program can help you make a difference. Your abilities can keep animals healthy, nurse them when ill — even save ...show more »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.
Start a rewarding career in a growing field.
Why take a Veterinary Assistant training program? With the right credentials, you can:
Be an important part of a professional veterinary staff.
Work at a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, kennel, or laboratory.
Demand for professional Veterinary Assistants will rise nearly 23% through 2018.* Pet owners increasingly take advantage of veterinary services, spurring employment growth for Veterinary Assistants. That means more opportunity for you! «show less
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| 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 ...show more »begin a career in
web design by completing the Web Page Designer
training program at home. It's convenient, affordable
and accredited.
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| Wildlife/Forestry Conservation |
Turn your love of "the great outdoors" into a rewarding career with the Penn Foster Career School Wildlife/Forestry Conservation Program. Train quickly and conveniently with our proven distance learning method. ...show more »Earn your Career Diploma in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation in as little as five months!
You'll learn all about:
Wildlife law enforcement and population management
Forest ecology and protection
Park and recreational facility operation
Field equipment and safety
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! «show less
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| Artist: Cartooning |
The Penn Foster Cartooning Certificate Program is a fun and interactive collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of pen and ink and cartooning ...show more »techniques.
Learning Objectives
In this program you will learn :
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
and much more... «show less
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| Artist: Watercolors |
The Penn Foster Watercolors Certificate Program is a collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of watercolor techniques. Students will also learn how to ...show more »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. «show less
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| Child Development Associate |
The Penn Foster Child Development Associate Certificate program teaches the essential components of quality early childhood education and the role of the professional early childhood educator. Your program includes a ...show more »well-balanced view of a child’s developmental process as well as information on the importance of health safety and nutrition.
Learning Objectives
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
...and more. «show less
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| Child Psychology |
You can learn Child Psychology at home! The Penn Foster Child Psychology Certificate Program provides a basic understanding of the principles of psychology and a more specific understanding of the ...show more »psychological makeup of children and adolescents. 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.
And you’ll learn it all at home, at your own pace – no classroom needed! «show less
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| Criminal Scene Investigation Basics |
This course uses computer simulation software (included) and traditional educational methods to provide an understanding of the scientific theory as well as the actual practices and techniques used to process ...show more »a crime scene.
The student will learn how crime scene professionals protect themselves and preserve evidence at a crime scene. They will 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. «show less
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| Fitness and Nutrition |
Learn the skills you need to become a Fitness and Nutrition expert — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
The Penn Foster Career School Fitness and ...show more »Nutrition Program can help you achieve your goals of a more productive career and the satisfaction that comes with doing a job you love. Earn your certificate quickly and conveniently through online learning.
Your courses include:
* Managing Personal Health
* Healthy Eating Habits
* Exercise Science Terminology
* Fitness Anatomy and Physiology
* Flexibility Training and Injury Prevention
* Stress Management Techniques
* ...and much more.
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| Forensic Computer Examiner |
The Penn Foster Career School Forensic Computer Examiner Certificate Program can help you achieve your goals of a more productive career and the satisfaction that comes with doing a needed ...show more »and respected job. Earn your certificate quickly and conveniently through online learning. «show less
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| Gourmet Cooking |
This Penn Foster program 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 ...show more »cooking methods, as well as the tricks and techniques to create flavorful gourmet presentations. «show less
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| Medical Information Management |
Earn your Certificate in Medical Information Management. This program provides skills needed to securely and professionally manage health care records. You’ll learn organization, record storage, effective communication methods, and ethical ...show more »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. «show less
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| Medical Terminology |
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 ...show more »used by professionals. Individuals with medical terminology training are capable of analyzing and interpreting medical reports related to specific body systems. «show less
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| PC Fundamentals |
Get the computer training you need to learn PC Fundamentals — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
Learn PC Fundamentals — the essential computer skills you ...show more »need to succeed at work. Penn Foster Career School PC Fundamentals Certificate Program helps you develop them quickly and conveniently.
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.
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! «show less
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| Photography |
The Penn Foster Career School Photography Certificate Program helps you learn the fundamentals quickly and conveniently.
Your studies include:
Camera basics, lighting for photography
Photographic image design
Digital and video photography techniques
Printing color and ...show more »black and white photographs and slides
…and much more. «show less
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| Spanish |
You can learn Spanish at home! The Penn Foster Career School Spanish Certificate Program helps you learn to speak, read, and translate this popular language quickly and conveniently.
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| Sports Nutrition |
Program Overview
The Penn Foster Sports Nutrition Certificate will teach you the essential knowledge and skills needed to create and manage a dietetic regiment for optimizing performance.
Your courses include the latest ...show more »research and information on:
* Caloric Needs
* Micronutrients
* Ergogenic aids
* Thermoregulation
* Nutrition for Optimal Training
* Metabolism and Body Systems
…and much more.
This program includes study guides, textbooks and software. In addition, this program is approved for 7 continuing education units (CEUs) by the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) which can be applied toward recertification as a personal trainer. See course outline for more detail.
This program is approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 1.7 CECs toward recertification as an ACE fitness professional. ACE requires the completion of 20 hours (2.0 CECs) of continuing education biannually. «show less
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I interested in taking event planning classes online. I need to know if you're a Military friendly school?