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ABC® Certified Wedding Planner
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Study to be a Certified Wedding Planner — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster.
Turn your dream of becoming a Wedding Planner into an exciting career with the Penn Foster Certified Wedding Planner Program. It's convenient, affordable, and nationally accredited.
Train quickly and conveniently. Learn to:
- Arrange for photography
- Coordinate and plan ceremonies and receptions
- Plan and order floral arrangements, clothing and invitations
- Start and operate your own business as a wedding planner
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed!
Get the latest information on bridal shows and specialty weddings. Why train to be a Certified Wedding Planner? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Start your own business and enjoy career independence.
- Advance your current career in the catering, floral, or bridal business.
Today's brides and grooms have busy lives. Many don't have time to make all the arrangements for their dream weddings. They'll gladly pay a wedding planner to take care of the details. Weddings take place year-round, around the world. That means career opportunity and flexibility for you!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Caterer
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn the skills to help you pursue a career as a Caterer — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
Develop your natural talent for catering with the Penn Foster Career School Caterer distance learning program. In the catering program, you can learn how to prepare and serve exquisite meals to family, friends, and customers.
Train quickly and conveniently. Learn about:
- Food styles involved in catering
- The gourmet kitchen and the culinary professional
- Preparing poultry, fish, game, and shellfish
- Baking and pastry
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about different cuts of meat and how to prepare them, as well as basic and advanced presentation. It's like having your own personal Caterer school.
There will always be a demand for professional Caterers. Create new, unique dishes and prepare them for your own parties and banquets, or pursue a career in catering and to prepare them for clients.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Computer Graphic Artist
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Learn the skills to help you pursue an exciting career in graphic design - at home, at your own pace. Put your creativity to work as a graphic designer. With the Penn Foster Computer Graphic Artist Program, you can learn graphic design skills quickly and conveniently.
You'll learn:
- Page layout techniques
- Illustration and painting
- Photo retouching and image editing
- Preparing your graphic design portfolio
- How to start your own graphic design business.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Get industry-standard graphic design software and all the latest information on the techniques used by Computer Graphic Artists today. Pursue a rewarding, creative career in the growing field of graphic design. With the right credentials, you can pursue a career path working for almost any company that manufactures a product or offers a service. Computer Graphic Designers can even start their own graphic design businesses!
Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as six months, or take longer if you wish. You'll learn important skills to help you take the first step in becoming a Computer Graphic Artist.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Pursue a career as a Professional Dog Trainer / Instructor with distance training from Penn Foster.
If you want to learn how to teach pet owners the art of handling their animals, learn how trainers prepare dogs for security or law-enforcement work, or even how to go about starting your own business, the Dog Obedience Trainer / Instructor Program from Penn Foster is for you.
You'll learn:
- To understand dog behavior, communication, and use of the senses
- How to influence dog behavior using conditioning and reinforcement
- Housetraining, crate training, hunting training, and basic veterinary issues
- How to deal with behavior problems and teach competition obedience
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced!
There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back.
While you'll work independently, you won't be alone. Expert instructors and support staff — dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away.
Respected and Accredited
You'll earn your Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor Career Diploma from nationally accredited Penn Foster.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Dressmaking and Design
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Through Penn Foster’s online Dressmaking and Design Program, you can learn the fundamentals of sewing, clothing design, and more – on your schedule, from home.
Learn how to:
- Identify fibers and fabrics and care for them
- Select the right material for a project
- Mark, cut, and tack fabric for a proper fit
- Finish garments and alter patterns
You’ll also learn how to use a sewing machine, draft patterns, and make alterations, all online.
- Work for a design agency, a tailor, or start your own business.
- Create your own designs as a hobby or for extra income.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Event Planning
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Becoming a skilled event planner requires specific industry knowledge and training. With our online Event Planner Career Diploma, students will cover a range of topics to prepare for a job in the industry.
Learners will build skills in areas such as:
- Starting a business
- Client services
- Creating memorable events
And you’ll learn it all at home — on your schedule!
The Penn Foster Event Planner career training program will give you the relevant foundational knowledge and skills to prepare you to take the next steps toward a career in the field, or even starting your own event planning business. Through in-depth lessons, you’ll learn about interviewing clients, determining budgets and expectations, evaluating and booking venues, vendors, and accommodations, and more. Our Event Planning course online curriculum also provides business and self-employment guidance so you can equip yourself with the marketing, financial, and managerial skills that can help you to succeed.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Floral Design
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 7 months*
Become a Floral Designer with distance training from Penn Foster Career School.
If you want to design floral arrangements, consult with wedding planners, work in a florist shop, or even start your own business, the Floral Design Program from Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first step.
You'll learn:
- Basics and tools of Floral Design
- Design techniques and styles
- Plant care
- Coordination and design of arrangements for weddings
- Promotion and planning of arrangements for holidays
- Creation of artificial and dried flower displays
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced!
There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back.
While you’ll work independently, you won’t be alone. Expert instructors and support staff – dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away.
Get more information today. Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson - and towards a new career - in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Interior Decorator
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 9 months*
Learn interior decorating skills with distance training from Penn Foster Career School.
Develop your natural talent for interior design with the Penn Foster Interior Decorator Program. Interior Decorators can work for homebuilders, retailers, hotels, corporate clients, or their own businesses. Your program with Penn Foster is convenient, affordable, and regionally and nationally accredited.
You'll learn to:
- Determine your client's needs and priorities.
- Use the elements and principles of design and color.
- Choose the best treatments for floors, walls, and windows.
- Start and operate your own business as an Interior Decorator.
Become Certified!
Receive a paid six-month Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.) professional membership upon successful completion of the certification exam and the Penn Foster Interior Decorator Program.
Get more information today.
Contact us or enroll online and you could be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Jewelry Design and Repair
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Learn Jewelry Design and Repair at home. You'll get support while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Jewelry Design and Repair Program.
Whether you wish to work for established jewelers or start your own business, the Jewelry Design and Repair Program from Penn Foster will provide the skills to help you get started.
You'll learn about:
- Tools used by jewelers
- Common repairs done by jewelers
- Colored gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry design
- Home-based businesses and other forms of jewelry retailing
Tools and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Jewelry Design and Repair Program provides you with a broad range of tools and supplies for your hands-on training in Jewelry Design and Repair.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Graphic Design
Associate Degree - Complete in as little as 7 months per semester*
Earn Your Associate Degree in Graphic Design — at home, at your own pace. Put your creativity to work for you as a Graphic Designer. With the Penn Foster Graphic Design Associate Degree Program, you can learn the Graphic Design skills you need quickly and conveniently.
You’ll learn about:
- Graphic Design Theory and Practice
- Format and Design
- Electronic Publishing
- Corporate Design
- Streaming Technology
- Multimedia Development and Animation
- Portfolio Development
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Get industry-standard Graphic Design software and all the learn popular techniques used by Graphic Design professionals today. With Penn Foster College, you’ll cover topics such:
- Format, design, production, and color theory
- Creating text and illustrations using Adobe® Illustrator®, InDesign®, and Photoshop®
- Streaming technology, multimedia development, and animation
- Electronic publishing and corporate design
Adobe and Illustrator are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States of America and other jurisdictions.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Interior Design
Associate Degree - Complete in as little as 7 months per semester*
Earn Your Associate Degree in Interior Design — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster College.
Put your creativity and eye for design to work. With the Penn Foster College Associate Degree in Interior Design, you'll learn skills ranging from color analysis to legal and financial regulations to help you tackle residential and commercial design projects.
You’ll learn about:
- History of Interior Design
- Architectural Lighting Design
- Building Systems for Interior Designers
- History of Furniture
- Materials for Interiors
- Residential and Commercial Design
- Codes for Interiors
- Professional Practice
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Graphic Design
Undergraduate Certificate - Complete in as little as 14 months*
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design (31 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
This Penn Foster program will help you gain the 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®.
The program also includes courses in typography and corporate and personal portfolio development, as well as industry-relevant software such as Adobe® Illustrator® CS4, Adobe® Photoshop® CS4, and Adobe® InDesign® CS4.
Your coursework includes:
- 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
- ... and much more
Note: The course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design from Penn Foster College.
Adobe, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States of Americ and/or other jurisdictions.
Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to grant Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College 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.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Gourmet Cooking
Certificate - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn how to create exceptional, memorable cuisine with Penn Foster Career School’s Gourmet Cooking Certificate program. 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.
You’re lessons include instructions on making:
- Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
- Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
- Beef, Veal, Lamb, and Pork
- Poultry and Game
- Fish and Shellfish
- Grains, Legumes, and Pasta
- ... and more
This program includes study guides, textbooks, and DVDs to help you understand each step in the preparation and presentation of a gourmet meal.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Pet Grooming
Certificate - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Learn grooming skills with Penn Foster Career School’s Pet Grooming Certificate - at home, at your own pace. Get this training affordably, quickly, and conveniently.
Your courses include:
- Dog and Cat types, personalities, and handling
- Preparation for Grooming
- Bathing and Drying
- Anatomy and Health Care
- Equipment selection, use, and maintenance
- ... and much more.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
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- Low-cost tuition
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- Use a computer or mobile device
Self-Paced
- Learn at your own pace
- No deadlines or due dates
- Study anytime, anywhere
Supportive
- Expert faculty
- Dedicated student services
- Robust learning resources