Begin an Exciting Career in Plumbing
In-Demand Skills for Today's Jobs
Penn Foster's Plumber 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
In Penn Foster's online Plumbing courses, you'll learn the skills and knowledge essential to prepare for an entry-level job as a plumber through interactive animations, simulations, and videos. This program is self-paced, meaning you can learn on your own schedule from home. In as little as 6 to 9 months of flexible online classes, you can build industry knowledge at your own pace, right from home by learning...
- How to identify the skills needed to use plumbing tools on the common types of plumbing and piping systems, as well as the applicable codes, standards, and licensing procedures.
- How to remove old fixtures, choose and install new fixtures, and repair fixtures.
- How to recognize basics of the construction industry: the trades that compose it, tasks performed, skills needed, and its safe work practices.
- How to read piping drawings and use them in your daily work.
Explore Your Opportunity
Career Discovery
Learn about various aspects of the Plumber career, such as day-in-the-life info, 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
"I had a great experience and I was able to do my studies even after a 9hr workday. Two coworkers even signed up and started their own studies."
- Jennifer P., 2024 Penn Foster Graduate
"Penn foster gives you options and opens doors that other schools would close. It's an easy and fast start, with plenty of help."
- Brandon L., 2024 Penn Foster Graduate
"Penn Foster was easy and quickly helped me change my life for the better at the comfort of my own home!"
- Maggie C., 2024 Penn Foster 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 plumbing. 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. "Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed May 8, 2024.
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.
