About Penn Foster Career School
Having the right skills is vitally important in today's competitive job market. With online training from Penn Foster Career School, students are assured of learning up-to-date career skills that will prepare them for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Students of Penn Foster Career School can get the training they need quickly, conveniently, and affordably.
Penn Foster is one of the world's largest and most respected online education providers. Their programs are job focused, and they offer training for employment in the fastest-growing fields in business, technology, health care, and the trades.
After enrolling at Penn Foster Career School, students can begin their coursework immediately, and because students study at their own pace, there is no one to hold them back. They take the time they need to better understand the material. Students can study online, in print, or a combination of both. Students work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff are just a phone call, message board, or email away.
Penn Foster Career School is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Penn Foster Career School is also licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
Penn Foster Career School is one of the most affordable, accredited online schools. Students' tuition includes all study materials including books, study guides, and learning aids. And Penn Foster offers 0% APR financing and customized payment plans.
Students can interact with other Penn Foster students through eCampus, the school's online community, which includes social networks, blogs, forums and discussion groups.
Penn Foster's Top 10 Programs
- Small Engine Repair
- Bookkeeping
- Interior Decorator
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Pharmacy Technician
- PC Maintenance and Repair
- HVAC Technician
- Medical Coding and Billing
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electrician
Penn Foster Career School Services
Career Services. Current students and graduates are notified – through their personal message boards – of job openings submitted directly to Penn Foster by employers from around the country. Penn Foster graduates can take advantage of Career Services which include access to online searches for jobs by industry and region, information on how to prepare cover letters, tips on interviewing, and even one-on-one help in creating your resume with a Certified Professional Resume Writer
Community. Students can interact with other Penn Foster students through eCampus, the school's online community, which includes social networks, blogs, forums and discussion groups.
Penn Foster Career School Learning Format
Content. Penn Foster programs are job-focused. We offer training for employment in the fastest-growing fields in business, technology, health care, and the trades.
Delivery. With Penn Foster, students choose the time and place to complete their coursework. They can study online, in print, or a combination of both.
Accelerated Study. After enrolling, students can begin their coursework immediately. Since students study at their own pace, there is no one to hold them back. They take the time they need to better understand the material.
Support. Students work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff are just a phone call, message board, or email away.
Penn Foster Career School Tuition/Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Penn Foster Career School Faculty
After enrolling at Penn Foster Career School, students can begin their coursework immediately, and because students study at their own pace, there is no one to hold them back. They take the time they need to better understand the material. Students can study online, in print, or a combination of both. Students work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff are just a phone call, message board, or email away.
Penn Foster Career School Accreditation
Penn Foster Career School is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Penn Foster Career School is also licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.