Penn Foster Career School

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Earning a diploma in Basic Electronics teaches students the skills they need to succeed in many job opportunities. After an introduction to electronics, and the nature of electricity, students work hands-on with conductors, insulators, and batteries used in electronic equipment. Graduates are eligible to sit for the ETA (Electronics Technicians Association) Certification Exam in as little as 10 months.

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Our Carpenter diploma program prepares students with the skills they need for a new career. From blueprints to completion, carpenters need to know the building codes that apply, as well as which materials are best suited for specific purposes. Whether graduates choose to work on a construction site, or on their own, the skills learned will prepare graduates for success in as little as 6 months.

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Students that earn a diploma as an Electrician will be ready to work in residential, commercial, and industrial installation projects. As they learn about the classifications and categories of electricity, they will also have hands-on training in conduit fittings and supports as well as conductor properties and characteristics. Graduation can be done in as little as 1 year.

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Learning how to make custom cabinets and furniture can be accomplished with our diploma in Furniture and Cabinet Making. Students will learn how to set up their woodworking shop and the various tools of the trade. Courses also include cabinet design, refinishing and refacing, and fine woodworking specialties. Graduation can be done in as little as 6 months.

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Earning a diploma as a Gunsmith prepares graduates for an in demand career to repair, customize, and restore antique and current firearms for collectors and hunters. Courses include how to finish stocks, mount metallic and telescopic sights, and custom load ammunition. Job opportunities include self-employment or working in a custom shop, graduating in as little as 9 months.

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A diploma to become a Home Inspector trains students to become qualified to conduct inspections on construction of buildings to make sure they are up to local codes and standards. Inspectors also check out heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems for safety and quality standards. Students can graduate in as little as 6 months.

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A diploma in Home Remodeling and Repair can put graduates in high demand to renovate or add additional space to existing buildings. Beginning with evaluation, inspection, and preparation, students will learn what materials are necessary for a quality job. Graduates will also become skilled in drawing up schedules and calculating project expenses to provide accurate bids and timelines. Courses can be done in as little as 6 months.

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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Technician diploma programs can teach students how to work year round in climate control management. Students will learn the different heating and cooling systems operations and how to diagnose and maintain existing equipment. Installation in new buildings will also be covered as students can graduate in as little as 6 months.

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A diploma to become a Professional Landscaper prepares students in the basics of plant health, soil preparation, and proper fertilization for different applications. Creating designs with shrubs, ground covers, flower beds, and even water features to enhance specialty gardens will also be covered. Graduates can start their own business or work for an established company in as little as 6 months.

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Our LegaL Transcriptionist diploma program allows learners to develop the skills and gain the knowledge to begin a career in as little as 8 months. The program features courses in legal terminology, legal research and document preparation, and of course, legal transcription practice. Individuals will also benefit from personal skills training in setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress-management strategies. Graduates can work in many settings such as attorneys' offices, courthouses, and medical insurance companies.

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Our diploma in Professional Locksmithing provides the hands-on training to work with the tools used today to help increase home and business security systems. Lock mechanisms and identifying keys for duplication is the basic start of the courses. Then students will learn further about the high tech electronic and panic hardware that many consumers are looking to install. Graduation can take as little as 5 months.

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As you earn a diploma to become a Plumber you will become skilled at interpreting construction drawings and specifications to install, test, and maintain new or existing plumbing systems. Students will also learn how to repair water heating systems, dishwashers, and other appliances in homes and businesses today. Graduation can be done in as little as 9 months.