Begin an Exciting Career in Construction Trades!
In our online Construction Trades Career Diploma, you'll learn the skills and build the foundational knowledge to work as a carpenter or in another construction role.
Sought-After Skills for Today's Jobs
Penn Foster's Construction Trades Career Diploma program provides you with the real job skills that employers are looking for, giving you a leg up as you start your career.
Study When You Want
Our program is made for the working learner. The program's flexibility allows you to learn at home or on your break through our online, mobile-friendly student portal 24/7.
Support When You Need It
You're guided with enhanced support from Certified Instructors and Student Success Advocates - all working to help you succeed in your training program.
Career at a Glance
What You Will Learn
- How to explain the elements used in construction drawings relating to the shape, style, and design of a building.
- How to explain the methods and building and zoning codes used to construct foundations.
- How to install drywall, frame flooring and stairs, and install insulation.
- How to determine the correct materials and tools needed to complete a project.
Explore Your Opportunity
Career Discovery
Learn about various aspects of the Construction Trades career, like a day in the life, typical jobs available, required skills, and more.
Program Outline
Explore the specific skills you'll learn and lessons you'll complete in the Penn Foster program by reading through the syllabus.
Hear from our Alumni
"The staff who helped me get enrolled and find a diploma/degree that fit what I wanted to do were extremely helpful. The online program is also very easy to use and follow along with, very user-friendly."
- Arnold R., 2025 Construction Trades Graduate
"Penn Foster online schooling is very convenient! You literally can start your classes whenever you desire to start your session, it doesn’t matter what time of day or night!"
- Brandon P., 2025 Construction Trades Graduate
"I absolutely love how the programs teach you at your own pace and goes so into depth teaching you everything."
- Kyle N., 2025 Construction Trades Graduate
Your Success is Our Mission
That's why Penn Foster and Guild have partnered to provide you access to the best education possible in your pursuit of beginning a career in Construction Trades. With over 125 years of experience and over 3,000 courses, Penn Foster is uniquely positioned to help you set yourself apart as you begin your career journey.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. " Carpenters. " Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed October 24, 2025.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
