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Program Benefits:

  • Over 30 training programs and career paths to choose from 
  • Mobile-friendly access for anytime, anywhere learning
  • Academic and motivational support from Penn Foster faculty, staff, and coaches
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In order to help those who have been displaced and impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW) has partnered with leading online training provider Penn Foster to offer skills training programs for residents of the greater Washington, D.C. area and worldwide. By enrolling in the program of your choice, you will be able to build the skills you need to bolster your résumé and take the next step in your career.

Browse the full list of programs below and choose the path that best suits you. Your next career move is only a few steps away!

To learn more, visit your local employment services or human services office or call (888) 550-6259 today!

 

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CAREER PATHWAY OPTIONS

BUSINESS

Accounting Associate Degree

Penn Foster College's online Accounting Associate Degree Program can help you prepare to take the next steps toward a rewarding career in finance. You'll take courses in business, financial accounting, economics, financial management, business statistics, and business law to help you succeed in the accounting industry and become a valuable asset to any business.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Basic Skills Assessment
  • Business Orientation
  • Information Literacy
  • Introduction to Business
  • Art Appreciation
  • Mathematics for Business and Finance
  • Financial Accounting
  • Computer Applications
  • Managerial Accounting
  • English Composition
  • Principles of Management
  • Arts and Humanities Elective
  • Economics 1
  • Intermediate Accounting 1
  • Financial Management
  • Business and Technical Writing
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Intermediate Accounting 2
  • Science Elective
  • Cost Accounting 
  • Business Statistics
  • Business Law 1
  • Computer Applications in Accounting
  • Speech
  • Social Science Elective

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Administrative Assistant Career Diploma

Penn Foster’s online Administrative Assistant career diploma program consists of nine courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for performing administrative assistant jobs in a variety of settings - including corporate businesses, law firms, banks, hospitals, and more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Workplace Communication Skills
  • Administrative Office Procedure
  • Filing and Records Management
  • Technologies in the Workplace
  • Business English
  • Computer Applications
  • Bookkeeping and Office Management

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Bookkeeping Career Diploma

Prepare for a career as a professional bookkeeper with Penn Foster's online Bookkeeping Career Diploma. You'll learn a range of topics from assets and liabilities to revenue and expenses, a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online Plus™, and a special final project involving business ownership - all online, and at your own pace.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity
  • Revenue, Expenses, and Financial Reports
  • Payroll and Wholesale Accounting
  • End of Month Accounting
  • Excel® for Bookkeeping
  • Computer Applications in Accounting - Quickbooks

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Business Management Associate Degree

In the Business Management Associate Degree Program, you'll take business courses in financial accounting, human resources management, business and technical writing, and more to help you succeed in business management.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Basic Skills Assessment
  • Business Orientation
  • Information Literacy
  • Introduction to Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Art Appreciation
  • Mathematics for Business and Finance
  • Computer Applications
  • English Composition
  • Financial Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Business and Technical Writing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Science Elective
  • Financial Management
  • Business Law 1
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Business Statistics
  • Speech

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E-Business Management Certificate

E-Business management skills can supplement any career path that works with online business. Penn Foster's program can introduce you to important marketing and security awareness concepts within the context of conducting business in an e-commerce environment. Learn how you can advance in your current position or improve your small business’ performance with sharper website management, cyberspace law, and internet security skills.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Marketing
  • Internet Marketing and E-Commerce
  • Internet Security
  • Cyberspace Law
  • Website project Management
  • Advanced E-Commerce Issues
  • Customer Service

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Property Management

Penn Foster’s Online Property Management Certificate Program consists of courses that will cover the basics of financial accounting, real estate law, and managing various types of facilities. This program is a great option if you are looking to expand your understanding of property management or take the next step towards your career goals by learning these foundational skills.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Computer Applications
  • Introduction to Business
  • Managing Building Maintenance and Tenant Relations
  • Financial Accounting and Property Valuation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Property Management: Multifamily and Community Associations
  • Property Management: Commercial and Single Family
  • Risk Management and Fair Housing

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Small Business Management

Starting your own business is a dream that many share. Imagine the flexibility and freedom of being your own boss. With training from Penn Foster, you can take the first step towards making this dream a reality. Learn how to independently run your business, and prepare for job responsibilities that include market research, financing and budgets, and maintaining business records.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Choosing Your Business
  • Keys to Success
  • Business Connections
  • Market Research
  • Basics of a Business Plan
  • Writing a Business Plan
  • Your Business Structure
  • Financing Your Business
  • Legal Resources and Requirements
  • Marketing that Works
  • Building a Team
  • Putting Your Business Online
  • Preparing a Budget
  • Keeping Business Records

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Information Systems Associate Degree

The Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to provide you with a well-rounded education by combining a core set of general education courses with specialized courses in Computer Information Systems. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, courses within the program discipline, such as Windows Operating Systems, Computer Programming, and Web Site Design focus on preparing students for careers within the computer information field.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Computer Technology Orientation
  • Information Literacy
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Computer Applications
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Social Science Elective
  • Advanced PC Applications
  • HTML Coding
  • English Composition
  • Network Protocols and Internetworking
  • Precalculus
  • Business and Technical Writing
  • Visual Basic
  • Introduction to Database Technology
  • Science Elective
  • Programming in Java
  • Structured Systems Analysis and Design
  • Core Electives
  • Arts and Humanities Elective

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IT Support Specialist Career Diploma

The job market for IT/computer support specialists is expected to grow 10% over the next few years, making now an ideal time to develop in-demand technical skills. Penn Foster’s online IT Support Specialist Career Diploma program consists of courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills employers are seeking. Our program will help you understand technology careers, hardware basics, operating system installation, networking protocols, and more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Workplace Skills for IT Support Specialists
  • Computing Hardware, Networking, and Mobile Devices
  • Operating Systems and Computer Security
  • Network Protocols and Internetworking

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

CDA Credential Preparation

Take the first step toward a career in child care with Penn Foster's Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Preparation program. This affordable, online program will help you prepare for the CDA Credential application — the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education. Earning college-level credits at Penn Foster and a CDA Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition can be key stepping stones for advancement in this field.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Career-specific courses in this program include:

  • Orientation to Early Childhood Education
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Child Growth and Development

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Electronic Medical Records Certificate

Records and Health Information Management careers are projected to see higher than average job growth through 2026. Prepare to take the first steps toward a new career, or advance your current one, in a variety of healthcare settings with Penn Foster’s self-paced, online certificate.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Allied Health
  • Electronic Health Records

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Fitness and Nutrition Certificate

Penn Foster’s online fitness and nutrition certificate program consists of seven courses of study to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to the fields of health and nutrition. Fitness and nutrition courses will cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, as well stress management, strength and conditioning, and nutrition classes.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Managing Personal Health
  • Medical Terminology
  • Exercise Science Terminology
  • Fitness Anatomy and Physiology
  • Nutrition Basics
  • Muscles in Motion
  • Posture, Balance, and Proper Alignment
  • Understanding the Heart and Lungs
  • Cardiorespiratory Fitness
  • Strengthening the Core, Upper Body, and Lower Body
  • Preventing Injury
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Leadership Skills

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Medical Administrative Assistant

Penn Foster's online Medical Administrative Assistant program consists of eight courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for working in a medical office setting - including doctors' offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and public health clinics.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Allied Health
  • Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality in Allied Health
  • Medical Billing and Health Insurance
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Body Systems and Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Pathology and Pharmacology

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Medical Assistant Career Diploma

Penn Foster’s online, self-paced Medical Assistant diploma program can help students prepare for industry-standard exams from home. Geared toward building foundational skills, you’ll cover courses from an Introduction to Medical Terminology to a Clinical Procedures lab to build your knowledge in the field.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Allied Health
  • Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality in Allied Health
  • Medical Billing and Health Insurance
  • Body Systems and Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Pathology and Pharmacology
  • Medical Coding
  • Clinical Procedures Theory
  • Clinical Procedures Lab
  • Externship

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Medical Billing and Coding

Take the first step toward a career in the fast-growing health care field of Medical Billing and Coding with Penn Foster. This online program is designed to help you prepare to sit for the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, and the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam. The Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam Review covers practice exams, with a final modeled after the CPC exam, providing career and certification preparation.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Allied Health
  • Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality in Allied Health
  • Medical Billing and Health Insurance
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Body Systems and Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Pathology and Pharmacology
  • Medical Coding
  • Billing and Coding Professional Certification Exam Review

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Pharmacy Technician

Take the first step toward a career as a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) with Penn Foster. This program will help you prepare for the PTCE and ExCPT certification exams. Study anytime, anywhere, around your schedule to gain fundamental skills to begin on your path toward working in pharmacies, healthcare facilities, and more!

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Pharmacy Technician Orientation
  • Career Readiness
  • Pharmacology, Drug Class, and Body Systems
  • Pharmacy Practice Law and Regulations
  • Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
  • Pharmacy Sterile and Nonsterile Compounding
  • Pharmacy Management and Operations
  • Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement
  • Pharmacy Management Software

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Veterinary Assistant Career Diploma

Take the first step in your veterinary career with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program from Penn Foster College. Penn Foster’s program is 1 of only 3 online Veterinary Assistant Programs approved by the NAVTA! In this program, learn important on-the-job skills like handling and restraint, providing emergency first aid to animals, using veterinary terminology, and more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Behavior, Handling, and Restraint
  • Body Systems and Terminology Part 1
  • Body Systems and Terminology Part 2
  • Nutrition, History, and Physical Examination
  • Emergency and Would Care
  • Small and Large Animal Nursing
  • Radiology and Surgical Preparation
  • Veterinary Practice Administration and Procedures
  • Veterinary Assistant Externship

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SKILLED TRADES

Construction Technology Associate Degree

Penn Foster's online Associate Degree in Construction Technology is designed with job-readiness in mind, allowing students to build essential knowledge in technical and managerial aspects of the industry that can help prepare you to take the next steps toward a new career. Courses include Introduction to Construction Technology, Introduction to Technical Drawings, Construction Materials and Methods, Basic Surveying and Measurement, and much more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Orientation to Engineering Technology
  • Foundation Skills in Math
  • Foundation Skills in Writing
  • Computer Applications
  • Introduction to Technical Drawings
  • Physical Science
  • Introduction to Construction Technology
  • Drafting with AutoCAD
  • Business and Technical Writing
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Construction Materials and Methods
  • Precalculus
  • Statics/Strengths of Construction Materials
  • Basic Surveying and Measurement
  • Social Science Elective
  • AutoCAD Applications-Construction
  • Technical Elective
  • Arts and Humanities Elective
  • Drafting/Engineering
 

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Construction Trades

Penn Foster Career School’s online carpentry training will cover how to plan and prepare projects, implement and assess workplace and project requirements, as well as provide hands-on project practice.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Construction and Building Trades
  • Math for Construction Trades
  • Construction Drawings and Building Materials
  • Tools, Foundations, and Concrete Work
  • Framing
  • Insulation and Exterior Finishes
  • Interior Finishes
 

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Drafting with AutoCAD

Penn Foster’s online Drafting with AutoCAD program consists of courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to the field of drafting. Drafting with AutoCAD classes will cover basic sketching and drafting techniques, as well more advanced applications of AutoCAD software.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
  • Sketching and Drafting Fundamentals
  • Geometric Drawing, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing
  • Basic AutoCAD Software Functions
  • Advanced AutoCAD Software Functions
  • Structural and Civil Drafting
  • HVAC and Electrical Schematic Drafting
 

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Home Remodeling and Repair Career Diploma

This program can help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to the field of home remodeling and repair. Home repair classes will cover wiring, plumbing, heating, and framing for roofs, walls, and stairs. In addition to receiving instructional videos and a drawing kit, you'll work on hands-on project remodels for basements, bathrooms, kitchens, and additions.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Home Renovation
  • Building Materials and Fasteners
  • Tools and Scaffolds
  • Understanding Construction Drawings
  • Site Preparation, Building Layout, and Foundations
  • Floor, Wall, and Stair Framing
  • Roof Framing
  • Cornices and Roofing
  • Windows, Doors, and Siding
  • Insulation and Drywall Installation
  • Interior Finish
  • Wiring
  • Plumbing and Heating
  • Cabinets, Fixtures, and Design
  • Remodeling Projects
 

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Landscaping Technology Career Diploma

Combine your love of nature with your creative skills and learn to design beautiful outdoor spaces with Penn Foster's Landscaping Technology program. Our landscaping classes will cover everything from pest management and how to choose plants for your landscape to the proper tools and techniques to create and maintain an attractive and sustainable landscape.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • The Landscape and Horticulture Industry
  • Garden Ecology
  • Landscape Plants
  • Landscape and Garden Design
  • Landscape Construction, Installation, and Maintenance
  • Starting and Running Your Landscaping Business
 

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Solar PV and Thermal Installation Skills

Get the training that will help you take advantage of the booming solar installation market. Specifically designed for those already working in the skilled trades, Penn Foster's Solar PV and Thermal Installation Skills Program will teach you how to install and maintain solar PV and thermal systems on residential and small commercial buildings in a matter of months — online and at a pace that's right for you.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Orientation to Solar Technology
  • Photovoltaic Components
  • PV Installation, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
  • Solar Thermal Heating Components
  • Thermal Installation, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
 

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Wildlife and Forestry Conservation

Start turning your passion for the outdoors into a career at Penn Foster. In the Wildlife and Forestry Conservation program, you can learn about important aspects of managing wildlife, parks and forests, as well as understanding safety in nature, conservation issues, and wildlife law enforcement. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum to help you apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, whether working for a government agency, animal conservation group, forestry management service, or other organization.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Conservation, People, Animals, and Habitats
  • Wildlife Management: Upland Game Birds
  • Wildlife Management: Waterfowl
  • Wildlife Management: Small Mammals
  • Wildlife Management: Large Mammals
  • Wildlife Management: Predators
  • Rangelands Management
  • Forest Management
  • Forest Protection
  • Cold-Water Game Fish Management
  • Warm-Water Game Fish Management
  • Aquaculture
  • International Conservation issues
  • Safety in the Field
  • Wildlife Law Enforcement
 

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DESIGN

Graphic Design Associate Degree

​Penn Foster's online Graphic Design Associate Degree Program will allow you to learn the essential knowledge and skills needed to use commercial software packages for graphic design in print and Web-based applications. Your lessons will cover a wide range of topics, including graphic design and production, photo image editing, web design, multimedia development, and animation using the Adobe® Creative Cloud software included with your program.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses in this program include:

  • Orientation to Graphic Design
  • Color Theory
  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  • Graphic Design and Production
  • Photo Image Editing 1
  • Photo Image Editing 2
  • Typography
  • Electronic Publishing
  • Corporate Design
  • Web Design
  • Portfolio Development

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LAW / SECURITY

Criminal Justice Associate Degree

In the Criminal Justice Associate Degree Program, you'll learn the foundations of justice, criminology and law. Courses include​ criminal law, criminology, police studies, community corrections, crime scene investigation, crisis intervention, police management, and more to help you succeed in the criminal justice field.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • Criminal Justice Orientation
  • Information Literacy
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Courts
  • Computer Applications
  • English Composition
  • Essentials of Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Criminal Law
  • Ethics in Criminal Justice
  • Science Elective
  • Police Studies
  • Crime Scene Investigation Basics
  • Criminal Procedures
  • Police Management
  • Introduction to Private Security
  • Correctional Institutions
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Arts & Humanities Elective
  • Multicultural Law Enforcement
  • Juveniles and the Legal Process
  • Criminology

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Paralegal Career Diploma

Penn Foster’s online Paralegal Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to pursue a career in the paralegal field. In this program, you will cover topics such as legal terminology, the U.S. court system, how to conduct legal investigations, legal writing and legal research, and more.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Lessons in this program include:

  • The Paralegal Professional
  • Legal Terminology
  • Critical thinking
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • How the Law Works
  • The U.S. Court System
  • Business Law
  • Torts
  • Civil Litigation
  • Discovery
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Microsoft® Word™, Excel®, and PowerPoint®
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research

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Penn Foster High School

Penn Foster High School

Earn your high school diploma online with Penn Foster High School and better position yourself for an exciting and rewarding career! Penn Foster's online high school curriculum is a total of 21.5 credits, including standard general education requirements, such as English and math courses. Each course is broken down into small mobile-friendly lessons to help you on your journey toward earning your high school diploma online.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate 21st century skills such as the ability to use technology to complete learning tasks and to communicate effectively
  • Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete learning tasks in English Language Arts courses
  • Use declarative knowledge and demonstrate understanding to complete learning tasks in English Language Art courses
  • Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete learning tasks in science courses
  • Use declarative knowledge and demonstrate understanding to complete learning tasks in science courses
  • Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete learning tasks in math courses
  • Use declarative knowledge and demonstrate understanding to complete learning tasks in math courses
  • Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete learning tasks in social studies courses
  • Use declarative knowledge and demonstrate understanding to complete learning tasks in social studies courses
  • Apply fundamental mathematical skills to solve real world problems
  • Utilize writing skills to complete writing assessments
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete entry level lessons from Penn Foster career modules, academic level electives, or general level electives

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What is Penn Foster?

For over 125 years, Penn Foster's mission has been to enhance the lives of our students and clients through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and credentials that can help them work toward their goals of advancing in their chosen field, starting a new career, or pursuing lifelong learning. Offered entirely online, Penn Foster's programs are designed to work for you - giving you the freedom to learn on your own time and on your own terms.

What is CSW?

Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW) is a multi-faceted Public Benefit Corporation designed to be a catalyst for government initiatives. In part, CSW partners with organizations like Penn Foster to offer in-house training programs that are primarily grant-funded and lead certifications for populations that are unemployed, underemployed or seeking professional development.

How do I enroll in a program?

Once you've decided which program you'd like to enroll in, you can visit your local employment services or human services office. There, a representative can help you enroll in the program of your choice. You can also get the enrollment process started over the phone at (888) 550-6259.

How do I access my online program?

Once you've been enrolled in a program, you will get an automatic email sent to you, which will help walk you through the setup process and gain access to your learner portal. From there, you will have access to all of the course material and can begin learning immediately!

What does it cost to enroll?

Simple answer - nothing! These programs are being offered at absolutely no cost to you.

What are the benefits of Penn Foster's online learning platform?

Penn Foster’s online learning platform provides the following benefits to students:

  • Mobile-friendly solution for on-the-go learning
  • Self-paced programs allow students to learn at a comfortable speed
  • Academic and motivational support along the way to help students achieve success

Where can I reach out for support questions?

For all support related inquiries, you can either send an email to clientsupport@pennfoster.edu or call (800) 827-1845, and someone will be happy to assist you!